by Natalie McNeely, intern Watching a prairie flower throughout the spring, summer, and early fall is like watching a painting come to life. The smells of bee balm, the sounds of buzzing insects, and the ever-changing colors as different flowers … Continue reading
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Spring seems to be a season of enticement and denial. Our expectations for warmth barely met, with better weather always around the corner. At least for activities involving relaxation- if exertion is required, the cool weather we’ve experienced recently is … Continue reading
During our summer work in the preserve, surveying wildlife or restoring habitat, we try to be aware of the creatures and plants which reside here. We don’t regard them as curiosities- they are living beings and we are in their … Continue reading
Written by summer intern, Kennedy Zittel Have you ever seen a bird drink from a cup? I have, but the cup was made out of leaves, and it was attached to one of my favorite native plants: the Cup Plant. … Continue reading
As I write this the world is preparing for another Packers game. As I look outside around our headquarters it seems that the football team chose very appropriate colors for their season. Right now, goldenrods are in their glory, or … Continue reading