Our nature preserve was founded so that the special wildlife habitat between Manitowoc and Two Rivers, and the wildlife that resides there, might continue to exist. Over four decades, a lot of funds were raised, and much of the land … Continue reading
Category Archives: Native Plants
The State of the Woods It’s zero degrees as we walk into the forest, but sunny and no wind. The air smells and feels clean, as if it’s been sanitized by the cold. Dry light snow clings to the … Continue reading
At our place along the Manitowoc River, my grandfather planted wild grapes and other plants for the birds. Later, I remember him complaining that the grapes were taking over the lilacs and cedar trees nearby. And still after that I … Continue reading
As fall progresses the landscape changes, and even though we’ve been through this cycle many times (some of us more than others), the changes still seem remarkable. On Cattail Trail at the nature center, the vegetation is rich with color, … Continue reading
Recently I had the great pleasure of spending some quiet time with wildlife in the Boundary Waters. Our family’s wilderness trips aren’t about how many miles we can cover or fish we can catch- they are more centered on enjoying … Continue reading