The life around us flows like tides in the ocean. In spring, the tide of migrant birds and insects flows north, finding places which support their families. After a successful summer, even more animals flow south again to places where … Continue reading
Jim Knickelbine
Our natural world is comprised of both living and non-living components, and the last third of our summer this year was enhanced by the non-living. Amongst the most spectacular natural phenomenons – the Perseid meteor shower and the solar eclipse. … Continue reading
Written by Woodland Dunes summer intern, Julia Adams It has not been an uncommon sight for me to wake up and see some very interesting birds perched on the top of the barns near my house. Time and time again, … Continue reading
We are now approaching arguably the best time of year for hiking outdoors in our area. Sure, each season has something special, but the late summer-early fall period seems to showcase all types of nature. At Woodland Dunes, we look … Continue reading
A while back our education coordinator and I were in the forest at Woodland Dunes, and I encountered a large tree that didn’t look familiar. It was late fall, all the leaves were off, and the trunk was just a … Continue reading