This article was written by Mikayla Opichka, Woodland Dunes education intern and student at Silver Lake College. When I feel upset or overwhelmed, I love going for a nature walk, listening to the birds singing and the sounds of crunching … Continue reading
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On October 8, Woodland Dunes hosted a visit by a special group- the Wisconsin Young Birders Club. Led by a Madison high school student, Ryan Treves, the group arrived early and found the Lakeshore to be a cool, blustery place … Continue reading
Woodland Dunes seems to come alive this time of year, not only in terms of wildlife but, people as well. One of the best aspects of working in a nature center is meeting people who are genuinely interested in living … Continue reading
They’ve been making a mess in my yard. Pinecones carpet the grass and snippets of spruce branches lay strewn about. It seems as if they are always throwing temper tantrums, stamping their feet and flicking their tails in disapproval as … Continue reading
Last Saturday evening, my husband and I decided to go out on a “wild” date. We packed binoculars, hats, gloves and warm jackets and drove to the Southeastern part of Calumet County. Our destination was the Killsnake Wildlife Area. We … Continue reading