It’s that exciting time of the year when the bison calves are born! At the close of 2020, we had 93 bison in our in our Kankakee Sands herd. As I pen this article, twenty-one calves have already been documented in the bison pasture, which means that for the first time in the history of Kankakee Sands, we have more than 100 bison grazing on our prairies…
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A Crowd Pleaser I overlook things all the time – but insects don’t. I walk, bike and drive the roadsides of Kankakee Sands every day, nearly oblivious to the thousands of hoary vervain (Verbena stricta) that I am passing. But the insects are keyed in--they know that this plant is a treasure. …
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If you are an Indiana native, I guarantee that you have heard the famous phrase, “There’s more than corn in Indiana.” Well, I can certainly attest to that! Nestled away right off Highway 6 is what I consider a personal oasis for my dogs and me - Sunset Hill Farm County Parkin Valparaiso…
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