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
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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
By Kennedy Zittel, naturalist Red-winged blackbirds are a common sight and sound of the marsh here at Woodland Dunes during the warmer months. Males can be seen sitting atop cattail stalks with their dark feathers and bright red and yellow … Continue reading