What is the Driftless Area?
Being in the Driftless Area, many who come to visit ask… “What is it?” “Why is it here?” “How is this related to Cave of … Read More
Category: Environment
How Does a Garden Grow Underground? Very Slowly!
Springtime, our season of moist breezes, warm sunshine, and budding plants has arrived. As we watch, the surface of the earth goes through swift seasonal … Read More
Jumping into Sinkholes
There are some misconceptions of sinkholes in different places of the world. Most have heard of sinkholes prominently in the news. However, the answer to … Read More
Habitat Hike through Cave of the Mounds
A living organism spends its life in a habitat. It is the natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organisms. There are … Read More
The Importance of Water
Water is something we use every day. Whether it’s taking a shower, cooking a meal, or just drinking it, water is important to our survival … Read More
Nature at Night
Nature is very different at night compared to the daytime. But why is this? Let’s start with some obvious reasons, the sun. The sun provides … Read More
Tracks in the Snow
Animals visit us all year long. Staff often spot their tracks in the snow, whether it’s near our hiking trails or on top of our … Read More
Winter Wonderland at Cave of the Mounds
Over the past several weeks, it has been a Winter Wonderland here at Cave of the Mounds. While many of us thought that it was … Read More
It’s Easy Being Green
Written by Ashley Vedwig, Education Supervisor “We do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children” Native American proverb. Cave … Read More
Environmental Links
While it is not directly related to the cave, we do make a concerted effort to support the overall health of the environment! Thank you to … Read More