By Jim Knickelbine, volunteer As we approach the date of the founding of Woodland Dunes 50 years ago, we also remember that bird research in what is now the preserve […]
Ripples 8/3/23
by Julia Beckner, summer intern Upon arriving at Woodland Dunes, I did not ever think I would be excited about anything bird related. I have never really been much of […]
Ripples 6/22/23
by Nancy Nabak, Communications Coordinator William Shakespeare said, “One touch of nature makes the whole world kin.” Well, last night Jim Knickelbine, Executive Director of Woodland Dunes, and his wife […]
Ripples 1/26/23
This strange, dark, mild winter (so far) has been mostly unremarkable in the yards of both my home and work. There are birds, to be sure, but mostly those of […]
Ripples July 21, 2022
Owls have always fascinated people. Native people sometimes feared them and told scary stories about them to their children. After all, they are mysterious, wide-eyed, and have a curious, all-knowing […]
Ripples 7/9/21
Written by Jordan Troeger, land management intern There comes a time in every aspiring biologist’s life that leaves them speechless. A moment where their heart races, their brain halts, and […]

