A couple of weeks ago we were still planting trees. One probably still could, but now that we’ve reached the solstice, Yule, and Christmas seasons we are preoccupied with other things. The world is at least temporarily covered with a … Continue reading
Jim Knickelbine
Suddenly it’s winter. The luxury of a long, warm fall has finally been replaced with more seasonal conditions. The extended warmth allowed us to do more habitat work than usual- many more invasive plants were removed, and acres of land were … Continue reading
Of all the holidays I think Thanksgiving is the one which makes the most sense to me. Many of the most important things in our lives can be overlooked in our daily lives, and I think it’s good for us … Continue reading
A few days ago, on a perfect fall morning, I was standing outside of the Nature Center with a fellow staff member discussing the upcoming day. As we talked, we noticed two hen mallards on the pond next to our … Continue reading
On October 8, Woodland Dunes hosted a visit by a special group- the Wisconsin Young Birders Club. Led by a Madison high school student, Ryan Treves, the group arrived early and found the Lakeshore to be a cool, blustery place … Continue reading