This week I walk you through cleaning out a nest box. This is very important to do each nesting season. If you are interested in the cleaner I used in this video you can purchase it here: Bird House Cleaner...
Take your bird observations beyond your own back yard! Learn how your winter bird feeding observations can contribute important data to a long-term international study tracking bird species distribution and abundance over time. You don't have to be an expert...
This week I talk about one of my favorite shrubs, witch-hazel. If you want to learn more about Michigan trees check out this guide.
This week we found a walkingstick! Watch to learn more about these amazing nocturnal creatures.
This week we take a look at Michigan's only deciduous conifer, tamarack or eastern larch, and enjoy its lovely fall color. Make sure you check out this book for more info.
This week we talk about where fall color comes from and examples of native species that have pretty leaf colors. Make sure you check out our nature-inspired leaf ornaments that are modeled from actual leaves!.
This week I review invasive phragmites aka common reed--what you need to know to identify it, what ecological harm it does, and how to control it.
Wandering in the woods we stumbled across two eastern red-backed salamanders. In this video you can learn all about this species!
This week I have a special guest as we talk about bird migration and banding.
