Ripples from the Dunes by Jim Knickelbine In the mid-1960’s Bernie Brouchoud had a dream. Based on his observations and bird banding experience, the wooded area between Two Rivers and Manitowoc was a special place for birds. He spent a … Continue reading
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By Jessica Johnsrud, education coordinator/assistant director Recently, some of the staff and DNR employees were conducting surveys in the swales within the preserve. It was a cool, March day and the wood frogs were singing all around us. A few … Continue reading
As the mild December rolls along, the time comes for the annual Christmas Bird Counts. Originally begun in the eastern US 124 years ago, they have been conducted in Manitowoc County since 1974, when Bernie Brouchoud first rounded up volunteers … Continue reading
Each year for the past 120 years or so, people have ventured out across North America to count birds at Christmastime- between Dec. 15 and Jan 5. They count in specific 15 mile diameter circles, one or more to a … Continue reading
Written by Jennifer Klein, Land Management Coordinator Have you ever wanted to know more about the natural community around you? Maybe you are looking for a way to volunteer while maintaining distance from others and breathing in some fresh air. … Continue reading