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
Category: Environment
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
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