By Jessica Johnsrud, education coordinator With Halloween around the corner, I am reminded of some of the creepy, crawly creatures that live in our homes. There is one critter that definitely looks scary, but turns out to actually be one … Continue reading
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Written by guest, Joel Trick One of the most fascinating and unusual members of the Wisconsin fauna is the Star-nosed Mole (Condylura cristata). Though seldom seen by humans, this animal is widespread on Woodland Dunes properties, and can be active … Continue reading
By Wendy Lutzke, Environmental Educator & Butterfly Garden Coordinator With lots of talk about the change to Daylight Savings Time recently, my mind has focused on the joys of sunlight and specifically, its “coming up” and “going down.” You see, … Continue reading
Recently, a neighbor of our preserve sent a photo of a footprint in the mud. The print was about 3 1/2 by 4 inches in size, and showed no marks of claws. It appears that the bobcat that was photographed … Continue reading
Ripples from the Dunes, by Jennifer Klein, Woodland Dunes’ Land Management Coordinator It is amazing the wildlife we encounter in the smallest and simplest of places. Recently while out tending to the butterfly garden at Woodland Dunes Nature Center, a … Continue reading