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Meet Red Pine
You've probably spotted these trees standing tall in those perfectly straight rows in Northern states. Turns out, they're lined up like that
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Nov 28, 20231 min read


Meet Tamarack
The Tamarack tree stands out as a unique gem in the state's landscape. Unlike most conifers, the Tamarack tree (Larix laricina) sheds its...
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Oct 24, 20232 min read


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 21, 20232 min read


Meet Witch Hazel
Witch Hazel is a native shrub found in the understory of oak and pine forests here in the Midwest. It's extra special to the late fall...
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Nov 13, 20222 min read


Meet Blue Ash Aphid
These lovely warm late fall days have us all getting outdoors. Has any one noticed the little tiny flying blueish insects in the...
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Oct 31, 20222 min read


Meet Northern Red Oak
The Northern Red Oak has been on our mind pretty much daily this past month or two and we'll tell you why in a moment. The history, lore...
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Oct 5, 20222 min read


Meet Wild Cherry
This tree is a beautiful flowering tree found in the Midwest. Growing along forest edges where this is a lot of sun, these trees can...
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Sep 29, 20221 min read
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