This week I share a wildlife habitat improvement project that reuses woody materials from storm damage to create brush piles in a residential woodland. Learn why this type of wildlife shelter is important and how to construct one on your...
This week I share a fun fall slideshow of two dozen native plants showing off their fabulous fall colors! Enjoy this feast for the eyes and think about how you could add these native species to your landscapes, adding a...
This week I interview Dr. Tim Fredricks in his own backyard wildlife habitat in Saint Charles, Missouri. He generously shares his thoughts on why planting native vegetation is important, how to responsibly utilize pesticides only as needed in home habitats,...
This week I visit the Dow High School Go Green Club's Pollinator Garden in Midland, MI. Club members have worked hard for three growing seasons preparing the site, planting, mulching, and watering, with great results! We hope you will be...
This week I share one of my favorite places to visit in the fall, Tahquamenon Falls State Park. With breathtaking views of the "Root Beer Falls" and the sandstone formations that create them, I discuss the geology and ecology of...
This week I share a site visit to Point LaBarbe in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, a Mackinac Straits Raptor Watch (MSRW) fall raptor watch count site. Board Chair Ed Pike describes MSRW's research, conservation, and education initiatives and how you can...
This week I share how to identify and conserve a state threatened perennial grass of Michigan's forested river floodplains, beak grass (Diarrhena obovata). Learn how you can help locate, report, and protect this rare species. As promised, the link for...
Named because its rhizome was once believed to cure snakebites (it does not!), white snakeroot is an amazing fall blooming wildflower that offers great late season pollinator support even in some pretty tough site conditions. Learn about its interesting history...
This week I share a video tour of a new public nature area in Midland, Michigan, the Eagle Ridge Nature Area. Special thanks to Lisa Williams with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for being our guide and describing the...
