By Jessica Johnsrud, education coordinator A few weeks ago, I was walking outside just after dusk when I heard a loud series of hoots. It was the stereotypical owl song heard in the movies – the call of the Great … Continue reading
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Ripples from the Archives submitted by Nancy Nabak, communication coordinator This week’s Ripples is an excerpt from the Winter 2003 Dunesletter Field Notes, written by Jim Knickelbine, then Director of Finance and Naturalist. Learn how nature prepares for the upcoming … Continue reading
Ripples from the Archives contributed by Nancy Nabak Tale of Tails, by John Wiessinger, Dunesletter, September 1993, Volume 73 Woolly Bears are often seen crawling across roads in late summer. Where are they going in such a hurry? These hairy … Continue reading
By Kennedy Zittel, Naturalist Who doesn’t love to watch the sunrise? The oranges, pinks, and reds light up the sky and cast a soft warm glow over the ground below. During the winter, one of my favorite things to do … Continue reading
Once again, we stand at the winter solstice, one of my favorite times of the year. Thanks to living on a tilted planet orbiting a warm sun, the amount of light and heat we receive varies throughout the year, and … Continue reading