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Meet Witch Hazel

Michigan's diverse ecosystems hold a hidden natural treasure - Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana). This deciduous shrub, part of the...

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Sep 24
1 min

Meet Sharp-shinned Hawk

Sharp-shinned Hawks are small hawks characterized by their short wings, long tails, and distinctive slate-blue plumage in adults. They...

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Sep 10
2 min

Meet American Kestrel

Michigan is blessed with a diverse range of wildlife, and among its avian residents, the American Kestrel (Falco sparverius) stands out...

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Aug 6
2 min

Meet Monarch Butterflies

Monarch butterflies have bright orange wings covered with black veins and rimmed with a black border and white dots. This brilliant...

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Jun 20
2 min

Meet Gray Tree Frog

Gray tree frogs live in forested areas throughout the eastern United States and southern Ontario. They are about two inches long and have...

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Jun 9
2 min

Meet Wood Frog

Wood frogs are found only in the United States and Canada. They are about three inches long and have bumpy skin that comes in several...

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May 21
2 min

Meet Trout Lily

Trout lilies begin to bloom in Michigan’s deciduous forests soon after the last snow melts and the sun begins to warm the soil. These...

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May 14
2 min

Trillium

Trilliums are the most familiar and beloved of Michigan’s woodland wildflowers. They thrive in the rich, acidic soil of deciduous...

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Apr 27
2 min

Meet Ramps

Ramps (also known as wild leeks) are members of the allium family, which includes chives, garlic, leeks, scallions, and shallots. Ramps...

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laurastockwell74

Apr 13
2 min

Meet Kirtland's Warbler

The Kirtland’s warbler is a small gray-and-yellow bird and one of the rarest songbirds in North America. It was named after Jared...

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Feb 10
2 min

Meet Red Pine

Last week we met Michigan's state tree and this week we're meeting it's companion tree in northern forests, the Red Pine. You've seen...

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Feb 3
2 min

Meet White Pine

This tree is simply iconic in Michigan. The White pine tree, also known as Pinus strobus, is a species of evergreen conifer that is...

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Dec 23, 2022
2 min

Meet Blue Jay

Blue jays are a common songbird that are known for their striking blue and white plumage and one of our favorite feeder visitors. They...

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