Posted on Wednesday, August 1st, 2018 in Activities, Beach, Hiking, Indiana Dunes, Nature
The Indiana Dunes is home to beautiful beaches, magnificent sunsets, and unique ecosystems. It’s the perfect vacation spot to sit back and relax on the beach, but beyond the beaches are miles of trails for adventure seekers. Take a break from your relaxation, and go extreme on the 3 Dune Challenge.
Posted on Wednesday, May 11th, 2016 in Activities, Nature
By Alyssa Nyberg Oh those March showers have brought ever so many violet flowers. Our prairies and savannas at Kankakee Sands are covered in violets right now and yum, it is absolutely delicious to my eyes. The vibrant purple, amidst the wash of bright green which covers the landscape is so lovely. And as my … Continued
Posted on Wednesday, April 13th, 2016 in Birding, Nature
By Samantha Kinsman I’d say if there is any bird that everyone knows, it is the crow. They’re big, black, and noisy which makes them easy to spot and identify. Maybe that is why for as long as I can remember, they have been my favorite bird. Many find crows to be obnoxious or a … Continued
Posted on Thursday, March 17th, 2016 in Uncategorized
By Alyssa Nyberg When we go for a walk in our woods, my daughter runs ahead and shouts out, “Mom, look, a moss!” We get down on our knees, feel the soft carpet of leaves and admire the moss’s green beauty. She has found a hair cap moss (Polytrichum species). We share a smile and … Continued
Posted on Wednesday, February 10th, 2016 in History, Nature
By Alyssa Nyberg But what will it sound like? I can hardly wait to find out. In the fall of 2016, our Nature Conservancy staff will be bringing a small herd of 12 to 20 bison to Kankakee Sands, and I am ever so curious as to what the prairie will sound like when the … Continued
Posted on Tuesday, January 12th, 2016 in Uncategorized
By Alyssa Nyberg In late November, while I was jogging through the restoration plantings of Kankakee Sands, I noticed a dark blob in the white snow on one of the roadsides. That blob was not there the evening before when I drove home from work. I dreaded what it might be. Would it be a … Continued
Posted on Wednesday, December 2nd, 2015 in Uncategorized
By Alyssa Nyberg I seem to get more hugs from my seven-year-old son in the month of October than I do any other month of the year. When I come home from work at the Kankakee Sands Native Plant Nursery, he wraps his arms around me and says, “Mmmmm, you smell like butter.” Actually, I … Continued
Posted on Tuesday, November 17th, 2015 in Nature
By Bria Fleming During the holidays, we spend time with friends and family. This holiday season, why not spend some time with another family: grasses (family name Poaceae)? This is a great time of year to study grasses, since the weather has turned colder and the landscape has turned browner and there are no more … Continued
Posted on Wednesday, October 28th, 2015 in Activities, Nature
Howling to the moon in the night, yelping to their peers in the distance…Evenings here at Kankakee Sands in Newton County, IN are often filled with a diverse group of sounds coming from our prairie restoration. The sound that catches my attention the most is the howl of the coyote! There are very few nights that … Continued
Posted on Thursday, October 1st, 2015 in Activities
Valparaiso, IN – Tickets are now on sale for Taltree Arboretum & Gardens’ second annual OAKtoberfest on Saturday, October 24, 2015 from 2-5 p.m. CST. This adult-only event features oak-aged brews and gourmet food pairings in a beautiful autumn setting. Oak-aging creates an intense flavor and “kick” that will keep guests warm on a cool … Continued
Did you know the Indiana Dunes has a 15-mile coastline with sandy beaches, more than 70 miles of hiking trails, and more than 350 species of birds? Explore the Indiana Dunes, then shake off the sand south of the dunes with great lodging, dining, shopping, and attractions.
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