“Oh I wish it was spring!” I wonder how many times those words were uttered the last couple of months. Well, here it is, in all it’s muddy glory. That’s not meant in offense of mud, but rather in praise … Continue reading
Jim Knickelbine
When I was young it seemed that there was always wildlife in the yard. The large basswood trees in the back yard by the river were covered with bees of all sorts in early summer- you could hear their hum … Continue reading
The following was written by Jennifer Powell, Land Management Coordinator for Woodland Dunes and also Coordinator for the Lakeshore Invasive Species Management Area. Buy Local, Buy Native Spring is right around the corner and many of us are catching … Continue reading
Is anyone else ready for spring? I think most of us appreciate having four distinct seasons, none of them lasting too long. This winter seems to be dragging just a bit, and I’m sure wildlife are having to employ all … Continue reading
What a treat to be driving home from a meeting mid afternoon last Wednesday, the most beautiful day of the winter. Bright and sunny- blindingly so- and nearly 40 degrees, the world seemed so benign. Here and there horned larks, usually our first … Continue reading