By Kennedy Zittel, naturalist Here at Woodland Dunes, we have two education turtles: a three-toed box turtle (Sheldon) and an ornate box turtle (Sergio). During winter, the two turtles like to spend their time snoozing under their substrate. This is … Continue reading
Category Archives: Reptiles
Ripples from the Dunes, by Kennedy Zittel, Assistant Naturalist On warm days here at the Dunes it isn’t uncommon to see a common garter snake basking in the sun alongside the trails. Common garter snakes (Thamnophis sirtalis) are some of … Continue reading
Not knowing what one will encounter is one of the joys of taking a walk in a natural area. This time of year, there are new birds and wildflowers showing themselves every day, including insects, mammals, and everything else. If … Continue reading
-Written by Julia Adams, summer intern for Woodland Dunes Nature Center It is always fascinating to learn about how other animals reproduce and raise their young. Recently while on vacation in Mexico, I observed sea turtles nesting on the beach. … Continue reading