Projects in Progress
Woodland Dunes Riparian Forest Restoration is a large-scale project funded through the United States Forest Service’s Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. One of the greatest threats to our forested ridges and swales at Woodland Dunes is the loss of ash trees caused by an invasive insect: the emerald ash borer. The focus of our Riparian Forest…
Community Science
Community science engages volunteers, many without previous experience, in monitoring projects in their community. Volunteers perform research-related tasks to assist in science-based conservation efforts. Woodland Dunes is involved in several community science projects. All training and equipment is provided. Bald Eagle Nest Watch (BENW) Pushed to the brink of extinction by the harmful effects of…
Research & Monitoring
Research and monitoring projects are conducted by staff, often in conjunction with other organizational partners. These projects help us gain a better understanding of wildlife and plant populations. Information learned helps us create effective management decisions for the preserve. Projects with collaborative partners collect data for larger-scale research projects and conservation initiatives. Bat Monitoring Bats…
Success Stories
Henry Wetland Preserve Originally a drained agricultural field, our 79-acre Henry Wetland Preserve was donated in 2017 by Dr. Jonathan Henry with the shared vision of converting it back to wildlife habitat. Woodland Dunes was able to secure funding through WDNR’s Wisconsin Wetland Conservation Trust (WWCT) to hire environmental contracting group Stantec Consulting Services to…
Osprey
Unique amongst other North American raptors due to their diet of almost exclusively live fish and their ability to dive into the water to catch them, osprey are a common sight to see near the wetlands of our preserve. Standing near the Nature Center building or walking along our wetland trails can offer a glimpse…