By Sue Crowley, executive director “Deck the hall with boughs of holly… Fa, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la! “ American Holly and European or English Holly have such beautiful and rich green colors with the bright red … Continue reading
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By Jessica Johnsrud, education coordinator A few weeks ago, I was walking outside just after dusk when I heard a loud series of hoots. It was the stereotypical owl song heard in the movies – the call of the Great … Continue reading
By Kennedy Zittel, naturalist It’s that time of year again when the spotlight is on those once “extinct,” gobbling, snood-covered birds. Wait – what? Wild turkeys. It was only recently that we could even see wild turkeys here. The species … Continue reading
By Max Kornetzke, habitat manager Only recently have I really started to appreciate the beauty our winters have to offer. I used to view it as an uncomfortable nuisance and waited anxiously for greenery that was months away. Getting out … Continue reading
By Sue Crowley, executive director Happy Halloween Ripples Readers! This year’s Halloween is turning out to be wet and overcast with plenty of winds blowing the leaves through open areas, yards, down the trails, and beyond. I was driving up … Continue reading