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
Category Archives: Wildlife
If one takes some time outdoors to observe and think, often one realizes that we are surrounded by so many fascinating creatures and behaviors. Little miracles of nature that if appreciated for what they are make our lives better as … Continue reading
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
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