By Max Kornetzke, land manager By late August, I usually start to see the first hues of autumn. Gray dogwoods hold their wine-colored leaves the whole season, with contrasting porcelain fruits adorning their tops. This year, silver maples in the … Continue reading
Category Archives: Native Plants
by Jim Knickelbine We are drawn outside by good weather, and have been blessed with our share lately. A recent walk on Willow Trail at Woodland Dunes was refreshing, even though birds at that moment were hard to find. While … Continue reading
So, one of my greatest joys is tree planting. At least, when successful. There is no guarantee. If I have chosen a place with suitable soil, moisture, and sunshine for the tree species I’ve selected, and I protect it from … Continue reading
For thousands of years, people have lived here. Native people thrived in this area because the land provided everything they needed. Natural resources were abundant, and they knew how to use them without destroying the land. I often wish that … Continue reading
Have you noticed the difference between this spring and last? A year ago we were weighed down by the pandemic, still sorting out how to live in the face of such an immense problem. We were challenged creatively to find … Continue reading