Each year for the past 120 years or so, people have ventured out across North America to count birds at Christmastime- between Dec. 15 and Jan 5. They count in specific 15 mile diameter circles, one or more to a … Continue reading
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The many dark days of November and December, the result of both cloud cover and shorter day length, are a challenge for people. Personally, I feel much more inclined to move in the morning if there is at least … Continue reading
Article and photo by Kennedy Zittel, Assistant Naturalist Who needs a warm and sunny winter vacation when you can spend winter here in Wisconsin instead right? Well, that is the logic that our little friend Clay has. Clay is a … Continue reading
by Jennifer Klein, Habitat Manager I have never been a fan of the cold. I am not sure how many of us are. Yet, after growing up in the cold state of Wisconsin, I chose to stay for my adult … Continue reading
Here along Lake Michigan, it seems that every season has its own unique qualities in terms of weather. No two years seem to be the same, and within each season there are often significantly contrasting periods. As we all know, … Continue reading