Every winter morning reveals new stories written in the snow. The time spent filling bird feeders first thing in the morning is often the most interesting part of the day. Last week, some strange tracks turned up in … Continue reading
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Our personal ecologies include species that are deemed good or bad, depending on how they interact with us. Personally and professionally for me, domesticated cats meet criteria for both. The old farmstead where I live, with bird feeders, old … Continue reading
We creatures of the northern hemisphere have for so many years needed to find ways to cope with the dark, short days of the winter solstice. Wildlife has many ways to adapt to the dark and cold- get away from … Continue reading
Tuesday night the air inside the Nature Center smelled of lavender, cedar and rosemary. Women chatted and laughed in small groups as they made herbal salves, oils, sprays, tea blends and other goodies. The herbal gift making class was led … Continue reading
I am currently planning out the details for one of my favorite events at Woodland Dunes….the Christmas Bird Count for Kids (CBC for Kids)! The Christmas Bird Count was started in 1900, as an alternative to popular holiday “side hunts.” … Continue reading