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Posted on March 6, 2017May 17, 2019 by Developer Gud Marketing

5 buried treasures you’ll discover on Harsens Island

From the southwestern tip of Harsens Island you can just make out Detroit’s Renaissance Center on the horizon. But turn your back to the city and it feels like you’re a thousand miles away. “Harsens Island is a little bit… Read more

Posted on February 28, 2017May 17, 2019 by Developer Gud Marketing

Owl ambassadors at Blandford Nature Center

Morning Mix – FOX17 Tuesday, February 28, 2017 The Blandford Nature Center has over 140 acres of wildlife right in the heart of Grand Rapids. Their goal is to educate, engage, and empower the community to be stewards of the… Read more

Posted on February 28, 2017May 17, 2019 by Developer Gud Marketing

Banding an important tool in bird conservation

Never seen a woodcock chick? Just imagine a Ping-Pong ball covered in feathers. Now imagine trying to gently hold that tiny, squirming ball of fluff while placing a numbered aluminum ring around its little leg. Biologists have successfully used this… Read more

Posted on February 20, 2017May 17, 2019 by Developer Gud Marketing

After 99 years, Michigan’s elk herd is flourishing

They may be one of Michigan’s best-kept secrets. “Elk are such magnificent animals. But most people have no idea we have them right here in Michigan on public land so anyone can go see them,” said Drew YoungDyke, editor of… Read more

Posted on February 17, 2017May 17, 2019 by Developer Gud Marketing

Enjoy Outdoors Year Round

WDIV - Live in the D Friday, February 17, 2017 The E.L. Johnson Nature Center hopes to foster a sense of stewardship in young people, so all Michiganders – and our wildlife – can continue to enjoy our state's natural… Read more

Posted on February 14, 2017May 17, 2019 by Developer Gud Marketing

Wild turtles protected at Blandford Nature Center

Morning Mix – FOX17 Tuesday, February 14, 2017 The Blandford Nature Center has over 140 acres of wildlife right in the heart of Grand Rapids. Their goal is to educate, engage, and empower the community to be stewards of the… Read more

Posted on February 8, 2017May 17, 2019 by Developer Gud Marketing

Exploring the Beauty of West Michigan

eightWest - WOODTV Wednesday, February 8, 2017 The Hemlock Crossing Nature Education Center in West Olive is a great place to not only learn about Michigan’s wildlife, but also to interact with it, both indoors and out! The center is… Read more

Posted on February 6, 2017May 17, 2019 by Developer Gud Marketing

When fire gives Mother Nature a helping hand

Managed properly, “prescribed burns” bring new life to Michigan’s forests and fields, and invigorate wildlife habitats – even at parks in downtown Detroit Cities and fire usually don’t mix. But this spring, strategically selected portions of Belle Isle and William… Read more

Posted on January 25, 2017May 17, 2019 by Developer Gud Marketing

Pheasants Forever

The Exchange – WZZM Wednesday, January 25, 2017 Pheasants Forever is dedicated to the conservation of pheasants, quail and other wildlife through habitat improvements, public awareness, education and land management policies and programs. Many volunteer efforts are underway in West… Read more

Posted on January 17, 2017May 17, 2019 by Developer Gud Marketing

Father, son share a special bond

TUSTIN – Most parents only dream about this gift of time. For years now, Mark Romanack and his 21-year-old son, Jake, have traveled the roads together in their Dodge Ram pickup. They talk. They laugh. They plan a future. And… Read more

Posted on January 16, 2017May 17, 2019 by Developer Gud Marketing

Battling invasive species in Michigan

Live in the D – WDIV Monday, January 16, 2017 Detroit has a new kind of invasion on it’s hands - an invasion of invasive species! Mike Sobieski and Tyler Mitchell, CISMA Coordinators for Oakland County and the Lake St.… Read more

Posted on December 29, 2016May 17, 2019 by Developer Gud Marketing

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