Since May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, this week's post focuses on how to identify ticks in Michigan, how their life history and ecology may impact when you see them at different life stages, and how to safely remove them....
As we head into April and get outside more to enjoy nature, it's important to be AWARE of how to prevent tick bites and tick-borne diseases, as ticks are most active April through September. Jill Sklenar, board member of the...
Happy April and Native Plant Month! I kick off the celebration of our native plants with an interview of the past and current presidents of the Mid-Mitten Chapter of Wild Ones. Learn more about this national organization, it's local chapters,...
This week I discuss the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) request for public comments on the proposed addition of 6 invasive plant species to Michigan's regulations: common buckthorn, glossy buckthorn, callery pear, Japanese barberry, water hyacinth, and...
This week I compare and contrast two native clinger species you may see at your bird feeders this winter, white-breasted and red-breasted nuthatches. Learn how these similar species can be told apart at a glance and differ in habitat preferences...
This week I visit Creative 360, a non-profit community arts and wellness organization whose mission is to create spaces that enable people of all ages and abilities to immerse themselves in the creative process, fostering physical, mental, and spiritual well-being...
Happy Monday and Happy New Year 2026! To get us started, I share three poems about being still and mindfully present in nature. My sincerest wish for all of us in 2026 is that we discover and strengthen our deep...
As we head into Thanksgiving week and towards the Christmas holiday, don't forget to plan some time to participate in the 2025 Christmas Bird Count! This week I chat with Valerie Trabucchi, the Midland, MI count circle compiler, to share...
This week I interview award-winning author, naturalist, and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela about his fascinating book, Bird Trivia: Funny, Strange and Incredible Facts about North American Birds. Stan recently shared an entertaining presentation with attendees at the 2025 Wild Bird...
