Tracks in the Snow
Written by Stalac-Tate Animals visit us all year long. Staff often spot their tracks in the snow, whether it’s near our hiking trails or on … Read More
Category: Environment
Winter Wonderland at Cave of the Mounds
Written by Ashley Over the past several weeks, it has been a Winter Wonderland here at Cave of the Mounds. While many of us thought … 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
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
Traveling Green And The 3 R’s
Written by Ashley Did you know that Travel Green Wisconsin is a program to promote smart, environmentally friendly business practices? Cave of the Mounds National … Read More