October. The world is suddenly cool and colorful. And alive with birds from the north passing through, insects galore, and bursts of new wildflower blooms. I stole away one morning last week to walk a short loop on Willow Trail, … Continue reading
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Written by Jessica Johnsrud, Education Coordinator Field ants make their home in open areas, often with sandy, well-draining soil. They excavate tunnels, then carry out the soil with their mandibles (mouthparts) and deposit it at the entrance. Some species, like … Continue reading
Written by Jessica Johnsrud, Woodland Dunes Education Coordinator It’s about that time of year when clouds of winged ants can be observed flying in the sky or crawling over the sidewalks. This amazing sight, called “flying ant day,” occurs in … Continue reading
Written by Jeni Klein, Land Management Coordinator The other day Nancy Nabak and I were walking the Ice Age Trail in preparation for the upcoming Dash at the Dunes 5k trail run/walk on April 21. While we were measuring the … Continue reading