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
Category Archives: Insects
Ripples from the Archives contributed by Nancy Nabak Tale of Tails, by John Wiessinger, Dunesletter, September 1993, Volume 73 Woolly Bears are often seen crawling across roads in late summer. Where are they going in such a hurry? These hairy … 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 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
In summer we think of prairie wildflowers, birds scurrying to feed their young, Cicadas singing in the trees, fishing for crappies, biking along the Lake, and more wonderful aspects and activities suited to warm weather. Fireflies dot the nighttime fields, … Continue reading