While it's bitter cold outside, snuggle up someplace warm and virtually explore the diversity of rare flora and fauna living near you! This week I share online resources to help you figure out what federally and state listed species occur...
This week I build upon last week's discussion of Michigan's rare species protection and review rare species law at the federal level under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). I review what, by law, you shouldn't do to rare species and...
This week I share a topic near and dear to my heart, the regulation and protection of Michigan's rare flora and fauna. Learn about Michigan's endangered species law, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2024. I review what, by law,...
Happy New Year! This week I share a couple of poems that reflect on the inspiration, beauty, and joy we experience when learning from nature. My hope for you in 2025 is that you never lose the wonder of new...
This week I pause to remember the meaning of the season and wish all of you a very Merry Christmas! May you have a blessed holiday season with family and friends (furry and feathered included)! I also wanted to thank...
This week I share some more sustainable gift wrapping alternatives to the traditional wrapping and tissue paper that can't be recycled. By rethinking our gift wrap, we can help reduce excess waste going to landfills, especially during the holiday season....
This week I cover some important logistics for getting your wild bird feeding station ready for winter. With a little planning and preparation, you can make cold weather feeding more comfortable and safer for you and the birds and help...
Happy Monday! This week's post is in a special format (see link below). I had the honor of guesting on the Naturally Teaching Elementary Science Podcast and spoke with Victoria about how to set up a bird feeding station as...
This week I focus on a special sparrow that I'm very grateful to have in my landscape each spring and fall, the white-throated sparrow! See and hear how this lovely little bird can be identified and what kind of habitat...
