Written by Julia Adams, summer education intern Summer is a great time to see many beautiful, colorful plants and flowers beginning to grow. It’s always refreshing to see the bright colors after the dreary winter passes. Seeing the bright purple … Continue reading
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Ripples from the Dunes, written by Mikayla Opichka and Anna Hall, summer interns at Woodland Dunes Over the past few decades, much anxiety has been associated with the term “mussel” in the Great Lakes region. Many of us connect it … Continue reading
Suddenly it’s summer. The spring migration is coming to an end, and the nesting season is well under way. Early spring wildflowers have bloomed, but mid-season plants are ready to vie for our attention. Plants in general seem to be … Continue reading
Like the students who visit Woodland Dunes, our staff and volunteers enjoy experiencing nature in a hands-on manner. One of the best parts of our jobs is to occasionally go out into the wild and look for animals and plants … Continue reading
As I write, there are many people out looking for birds in our country during this peak of spring migration. Finally, birds that have wintered in the tropics are moving north to nest in places that have plenty of room … Continue reading