The cool spring and early summer and adequate rain have been a benefit to native grassland habitats in our area. Often these prairie plantings seem to be at peak bloom in early August, but at least at Two Rivers they … Continue reading
Category Archives: Seasons
That last large low pressure system to pass over us caused a couple of fall-like cold fronts. To we humans it is a wake-up call reminding us of the coming season, but wildlife has been preparing for a while now. … 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