Note: This was published in the Spring/Summer 2026 Newsletter of the Community Lakes Association: https://www.communitylakesassociation.org/about-us/newsletters Imagine a marshy, wetland area. What do you see? Chances are, your thoughts include cattails. These plants are so common, so typical of our ponds and lakes, they may seem uninspired or even dull - just a monotonous green and brown blanket draped across the shallows. But take a closer look, and you may find a great

Thank you to everyone who supported the preserve during the fundraising sale on October 11 and 12. Part of the proceeds have been used to purchase this bench, so you can comfortably take a break along the Cakewalk.

On October 11 & 12 we invite you to participate in a fund-raising event to support continued development of the preserve. So, how will...

Lakes and ponds grow quieter in early autumn as birds begin their southward journeys. Red-winged blackbirds are among the first to leave,...

It appears there has been some rockhounding activity along the preserve's trails. Some of the rocks that were disturbed were placed...