Let’s Learn About Hibernation!
Written by Stalac-Tate Have you ever wondered why animals hibernate? Or seen an animal that you thought should be in hibernation but is right in … Read More
Category: Environment
What is the Driftless Area?
Written by Stalac-Tate Being in the Driftless Area, many who come to visit ask… “What is it?” “Why is it here?” “How is this related … Read More
How Does a Garden Grow Underground? Very Slowly!
Written by Anne Bandow Springtime, our season of moist breezes, warm sunshine, and budding plants has arrived. As we watch, the surface of the earth … Read More
Cave of the Mounds: A Cool Sanctuary from Summer’s Sizzle
Written by Anne Bandow When it’s this hot, you can hibernate in air-conditioned isolation or melt into an exhausted puddle. But there is an alternative. … Read More
Nobody Here But Us Stalagmites
Written by Anne Bandow What’s in a cave? Bats? “Not in this cave,” stated Cave of the Mounds staff geologist, Anne Bandow. “Many Wisconsin caves … Read More
Jumping into Sinkholes
Written by Stalac-Tate There are some misconceptions of sinkholes in different places of the world. Most have heard of sinkholes prominently in the news. However, … Read More
Top 10 Geological Sites to Visit in Wisconsin
Written by Stalac-Tate Cave of the Mounds Cave of the Mounds is considered the Jewel Box of America’s Show Caves and is one of the … Read More
Habitat Hike through Cave of the Mounds
Written by Stalac-Tate A living organism spends its life in a habitat. It is the natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other … Read More
The Importance of Water
Written by Stalac-Tate, with help from hydrologist Catherine Water is something we use every day. Whether it’s taking a shower, cooking a meal, or just … Read More
Nature at Night
Written by Stalac-Tate Nature is very different at night compared to the daytime. But why is nature at night different? Let’s start with some obvious … Read More