That we are fast approaching mid-summer is a reality that is hard for me to accept, as it is every year. Nevertheless, the signs are there- the progression of blooms of wildflowers and grasses, newly fledged birds begging food from … Continue reading
Category Archives: Insects
Here we are, mid-March and caught in the tension zone between winter and summer. The difference a few degrees of Earth’s attitude toward or away from the Sun makes is profound, and already trees are budding, lawns are … Continue reading
Monarch Butterfly Release Written by Corrissa Frank, Marketing and Development Coordinator One morning, Jim, the Executive Director approached me and said, “Corrissa, would you like to come with us to rescue monarch eggs and caterpillars?” Throughout my college career, I … Continue reading
The Benefits of Playing in the Mud Written by naturalist intern Breanna Gosh Mud: white clothing’s worst enemy and a worm’s best friend. Woodland Dunes recently celebrated International Mud Day on June 29th, and Jess and I were ecstatic to … Continue reading
Written by Breanna Gosh, summer education intern “Ew, I caught something really gross!” “That’s awesome!” Pond dipping is full of surprises, and a great education activity for children who visit Woodland Dunes. There are so many creatures living in our … Continue reading