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
Sue Crowley
By Sue Crowley, executive director Have you ever set out on journey to explore a prairie or a forest and then just fell in love with a particular plant? Some plants just resonate with a person because of their color, … Continue reading
by Jessica Johnsrud, education coordinator A couple of weeks ago, I was walking along a Lake Michigan beach when I stopped in my tracks. There were hundreds, maybe thousands, of large dragonflies flitting about. I watched as tiny helicopters darted … Continue reading
By Max Kornetzke, land manager By late August, I usually start to see the first hues of autumn. Gray dogwoods hold their wine-colored leaves the whole season, with contrasting porcelain fruits adorning their tops. This year, silver maples in the … Continue reading
By Kennedy Zittel, naturalist International Vulture Awareness Day takes place on the first Saturday in September each year. In honor of my favorite bird – the turkey vulture – let’s chat about some of the unsung heroes of the animal … Continue reading