You might have noticed what looks like spit on plant stems this spring. It isn’t spit at all—it’s made by spittlebug nymphs. These insects hatch in spring from tiny eggs that overwinter inside plant stems. The nymphs feed on plant sap, growing and molting several times before becoming adults. The foamy “spit” forms as the […]
Have you ever seen a frog sticking to a window or the side of a building? You’ve likely spotted a treefrog! These fascinating creatures are equipped with enlarged toe pads that secrete a sticky mucus, allowing them to climb smooth vertical surfaces. They can even move upside down across broad leaves with ease. Did you […]
It’s an owl rescue! Two weeks ago, a great horned owl owlet fell from its nest and was taken to Dane County Humane Society’s Wildlife Center to make sure it was uninjured. After a quick checkup, the owlet was brought back to the Nature Center to be reunited with its nest. An orphaned owlet being […]
What’s blooming in the Kindergarten Woods? Spring ephemerals are the first perennial plants to emerge each year. They have a short growth and reproduction phase, with a brief blooming period followed quickly by seed production. As the season progresses, their leaves wither away, leaving only underground structures for the rest of the year. This strategy […]
Eastern bluebirds are back! Eastern bluebirds are small thrushes with a big, round head and a short, straight bill. Male bluebirds are bright blue above with rusty throats and chests, while females are more subdued, gray above with bluish wings and tails and a soft orange-brown breast. In the early 20th century, these beautiful birds […]
Sandhill cranes are back! This year, the mated pair of cranes that nest every year around the Nature Center came back with their grown-up colt! Soon, the colt will leave its parents to join a group of young cranes called bachelor flocks. They will stay together until they are ready to find a mate of […]
Did you know it is possible to spot adult butterflies in early spring? While most species spend the winter as eggs, caterpillars, or chrysalises, a few survive the cold months as adults. Both eastern comma butterflies (Polygonia comma) and mourning cloak butterflies (Nymphalis antiopa) overwinter in this form and can sometimes be seen flying at […]
Our second Camp Aldo Evening is in the books! 🎶🔥🌿
Thanks to everyone who joined us for live music, a campfire and a little foraging fun.
🌺How did your fresh-foraged tea turn out? Share your experience in the comments!
We’re incredibly grateful to our community, including our friends, families, donors, volunteers, staff, and board members, for making Camp Aldo Evenings possible.
A special thank you to our event and media partners: Ansay & Associates, Fine Point Consulting, WPR, and WVMO. Your support helped make this event a success.
Shoutout to Melly Mell’s for amazing food and to Salvatore’s Tomato Pies for the wild-crafted beverages.
Another big round of applause for The Spine Stealers for providing the evening’s live music.
Missed this event? Camp Aldo Evenings continues August 16 — Rocket Launch Fun! 🚀
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Photos: Jamie Kollman, Aldo Leopold Nature Center
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