Ripples from the Dunes: A Walk on Willow Trail
Ripples by Jim Knickelbine We are drawn outside by good weather, and have been blessed with our share lately. A recent walk on Willow Trail at Woodland Dunes was refreshing, even though birds at that moment were hard to find. While searching for them one could not help but notice evidence of very hard work along the ...
May 02, 2024
Ripples from the Dunes: Animal Highways
Ripples contributed from the archives by Nancy Nabak, communications coordinator Our 50th anniversary archived Ripples comes from Dunesletter Number 20, June 1980. "Animal Highways" written by Helen Dicke. "Animal highways, bird hotels, plant museums, secret places, grocery stores, nature showcases. Yes...
Apr 25, 2024
Ripples from the Dunes: Spring Parasites
By Max Kornetzke, land manager Early spring often evokes the imagery of showy flowers. Many are delighted after winter to see the native plants like trilliums, spring beauties, or bloodroot; or, for many Americans, ornamentals such as daffodils, crocus, and tulips. But spring is also a time for some unique flowering ...
Apr 19, 2024
Ripples from the Dunes: Spring
By Kennedy Zittel, naturalist Spring is here! And with that brings a lot of birds returning for the warmer months once more. Among those returning birds is one of my all-time favorites! Perhaps not everyone's top choice when thinking of their favorite bird, but it holds a top spot on my list. Soaring high in the sky wi...
Apr 11, 2024
Ripples from the Dunes: Hello Spring!
Written by Kennedy Zittel, naturalist As each day passes, it is looking and sounding more like spring every day here at Woodland Dunes! Animals are returning and plants are budding... Hello spring! Near the Nature Center: Cardinals and robins perch at the top of trees and sing their springtime songs for audiences below...
Mar 21, 2024