Author: Tate Phillip
Birds of Blue Mounds
We are proud to be listed in the 2009 Great Wisconsin Birding & Nature Trail Southern Savannah Region publication. Birds of all kinds can be found … Read More
Wildlife Observation at Cave of the Mounds
Wildlife habitat is an important aspect of land management at Cave of the Mounds and many local species can be observed around the grounds and … Read More
Rain Gardens at Cave of the Mounds
Rain gardens are a landscaping tool where specialized plantings and natural processes increase the infiltration of rainwater into the ground while removing potentially harmful environmental … Read More
Butterfly Gardens at Cave of the Mounds
Butterfly habitats have been slowly shrinking due to urbanization and other development practices. Cave of the Mounds National Natural Landmark is committed to encouraging the … Read More
Prairie Restoration Project
Prairies dominated the landscape of southwestern Wisconsin until the late 1800’s. This ecosystem is characterized by the presence of grasses, grasslike plants called sedges, and … Read More
The Story of a Wisconsin Landmark
From diggings to discovery and beyond, select the topics below to explore the cultural history of Cave of the Mounds. What’s in a name? Cave … Read More
Geology of Cave of the Mounds
The story of the geologic formation of the Cave of the Mounds begins with the creation of the rock in which the Cave is found. … Read More
VIDEO: Cave Of The Mounds Makes It Onto The BIG (Dome Theater) Screen!
Cave of the Mounds made an appearance in the movie Space Aliens: Looking for Life in the Universe, produced in an immersive dome format like … Read More