By Mary Kennedy, summer intern Birds are all around us, but it can take a moment for individuals to stop and recognize the multitudes around them. This can apply to all ages, and specifically, the calls and songs that they … Continue reading
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By Kennedy Zittel, naturalist When I arrived to the Nature Center this past Tuesday, I opened my car door and the songs of birds filled the air, an excellent day for a bird survey. I decided to walk Cattail Trail, … Continue reading
By Natalie McNeely, summer intern Since coming to Woodland Dunes as a summer intern, I have learned about many flora and fauna species. I have participated in many activities, from bird banding and bee surveying to star-gazing, walking along the … Continue reading
By Sue Crowley, executive director We have had quite a bit of rain so far this spring, especially the month of May and reaching into summer. Ponds and swales and fields are full or soggy. The tender greens of spring … Continue reading
By Max Kornetzke, land manager Wild Lupine (Lupinus perennis) is a Wisconsin native wildflower with beautiful palmate foliage and spikes of blue flowers. It flowers in May and June and attracts various bumbles and butterflies. It’s also the only host … Continue reading