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
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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
By Jessica Johnsrud, education coordinator With Halloween around the corner, I am reminded of some of the creepy, crawly creatures that live in our homes. There is one critter that definitely looks scary, but turns out to actually be one … Continue reading
By Max Kornetzke, land manager Originally brought to North America as a quick growing hedgerow, common buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica) is one of the more menacing plants you will encounter invading natural spaces across Wisconsin and the Northeastern part of the … Continue reading
By Kennedy Zittel, naturalist This past weekend we were outside planting some trees at home when we got to see a “spooky” creature perfect for the Halloween season! As we patted down the soil around the new spruce tree, I … Continue reading