by Ben Schiltz, summer intern Much of the work done at Woodland Dunes Nature Center and Preserve is focused on restoring and preserving the vital swale habitats near the lake Michigan shoreline. This includes managing the wetlands devastated by the … Continue reading
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As I write this, rain is again beating on the nature center windows, and the driveway has turned to ice. Bins of snowshoes are waiting to be used, but it appears that they will remain boxed up for the time … Continue reading
by Jennifer Klein, Woodland Dunes Land Management Coordinator I do not know when my love for water began. I certainly did not like getting my face wet or putting my face underwater during swim lessons as a kid. Those swim … Continue reading
The Frogs and Toads of Woodland Dunesby Breanna Gosh, summer naturalist intern of Woodland Dunes “They breathe through their moist, smooth skin. They are born in the water and spend their first stage of life in water, and then are … Continue reading
Recent large spills of toxic substances into rivers in West Virginia and North Carolina obviously illustrate the need to protect waterways. In both cases it appears that the danger posed extends beyond wildlife to threaten human health, which is what … Continue reading