Written by Breanna Gosh, summer naturalist intern. A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to go on a “bat cruise” on the West Twin river near Woodland Dunes. A bat cruise is a two to three hour boat ride done … Continue reading
Category Archives: Water
That we are fast approaching mid-summer is a reality that is hard for me to accept, as it is every year. Nevertheless, the signs are there- the progression of blooms of wildflowers and grasses, newly fledged birds begging food from … Continue reading
Here we are, mid-March and caught in the tension zone between winter and summer. The difference a few degrees of Earth’s attitude toward or away from the Sun makes is profound, and already trees are budding, lawns are … Continue reading
Along the Manitowoc River in the town of Manitowoc Rapids where I grew up, there are a number of areas where the river flows against steep clay bluffs. The river erodes the base of those, which encourages slumping of glacial-laid … Continue reading
Early fall is a special time in terms of wildlife and habitat. Animals are moving or preparing for winter, and plants are either storing energy and nutrients or producing fruit and seed before they die. This summer has been a … Continue reading