Art | NordMi 4/6

Monarch Butterfly: An Ogemaw County Year

It doesn’t take long before I see the first Monarch flutter by, its distinctive orange and black wings standing out against the blue sky.

Skinks are found in warm, dry environments like gardens, woodlands, and sandy areas. They seek shelter under logs, rocks, or debris.

Red admirals are common throughout Michigan, their numbers fluctuating with the season and migration patterns.

Marsh marigolds (Caltha palustris) thrive in the wet, mucky edges of streams, rivers, and wetlands.

Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) is one of the earliest wildflowers to bloom in spring, pushing up before the trees have fully leafed out.

Hiking at Rifle River Recreation Area in early spring feels like stepping into a world on the brink of waking up. The air still holds a...

I caught a splash of color against the slowly lightening sky. There, perched on the electric wire, was the first eastern bluebird of the se

Grey tree frogs (Hyla versicolor) are a marvel of adaptation. Their skin can shift from gray to green, allowing them to blend seamlessly wit

American robins are some of the earliest migratory birds to return in spring, often showing up while the world still feels locked in winter’

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