By Kennedy Zittel, naturalist Red-winged blackbirds are a common sight and sound of the marsh here at Woodland Dunes during the warmer months. Males can be seen sitting atop cattail stalks with their dark feathers and bright red and yellow … Continue reading
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By Ariana Zimney, summer intern “Leave No Trace” principles really can be a simple change while out exploring. Some people are not aware of its positive reinforcements to treating nature with kindness and gratitude, nor do they realize the large … Continue reading
Written by Kennedy Zittel, Asst. Naturalist It always amazes me how many things a person can see on just a short walk through nature. On Monday, I walked just the first half of Willow Trail, and on this short 15 … Continue reading
Ripples from the Dunes, by Jennifer Klein, Woodland Dunes Land Management Coordinator Mourning doves may not seem like very interesting birds. They are pretty common and drab in color. However, I’ve liked them since childhood. I think it started because … Continue reading
So much can change in a week. Turns out when biology is involved, it can be difficult to predict even a short period into the future. I remember a mathematician in a famous dinosaur movie who said, “Life finds a … Continue reading