I probably speak for many in saying that I don’t remember such a drastic change in weather in spring over such a short time before. I do remember the opposite during a November of long ago when we went from … Continue reading
Jim Knickelbine
This week’s Ripples was written by Anna Hall, Woodland Dunes Intern from Silver Lake College Early this morning, I had the privilege of witnessing an American Woodcock searching for food in the front yard of the nature center. This is … Continue reading
For a week or so it actually looked like spring was coming, until the snow and ice descended once again. The robins and song sparrows and redwings are still out in the snowy yard, looking a bit forlorn but singing … Continue reading
Written by Jeni Klein, Land Management Coordinator The other day Nancy Nabak and I were walking the Ice Age Trail in preparation for the upcoming Dash at the Dunes 5k trail run/walk on April 21. While we were measuring the … Continue reading
Years ago ospreys weren’t seen in our area. They, like other birds of prey, were susceptible to the insecticide DDT, which caused their eggs to become brittle and easily broken. When I was young, ospreys and bald eagles were rare … Continue reading