Suddenly, it’s midsummer. Of all the seasons, the midsummer period never fails to catch me by surprise- where did spring and early summer go? Fall perhaps progresses as rapidly, and midwinter and early spring seem to crawl. The life of … Continue reading
Jim Knickelbine
Ripples from the Dunes, written by Jay MacKenzie, Woodland Dunes summer intern During one of my first days as an intern at Woodland Dunes Nature Center, I was out at the Manitowoc Lakefront Birding Area helping staff members water and … Continue reading
So often the things right under our nose don’t get the attention they deserve until they are seen in a different way. This realization happens every year at this time when we travel all parts of our preserve to conduct … Continue reading
Not knowing what one will encounter is one of the joys of taking a walk in a natural area. This time of year, there are new birds and wildflowers showing themselves every day, including insects, mammals, and everything else. If … Continue reading
Remembering Bernie Brouchoud This is the time of year that birdwatchers long for. Right now millions of migrant birds of all kinds are returning to and passing through the area. As I write, orioles are gulping orange pulp and grape … Continue reading