Riverside Park restoring wildlife thanks to volunteers

 Morning Mix – FOX17 Thursday, July 17, 2018 West Michigan is home to many great parks and green spaces - any one of them could serve as your next recreational destination. For example, Riverside Park in Grand Haven features… Read more “Riverside Park restoring wildlife thanks to volunteers”

Goodwill hunting: How Michigan hunters are helping to feed needy families

On Saturdays, Sterling Heights resident Marilyn Rimkus passes out food to needy families at Heritage Church near her home. The 71-year-old retiree arrives around 9 a.m. to help set up, spends about two and a half hours serving the people… Read more “Goodwill hunting: How Michigan hunters are helping to feed needy families”

History and nature meet at Haven Hill in metro Detroit

The Haven Hill Natural Area is a treasure inside a treasure. Located within Highland Recreation Area in Oakland County, the 721-acre preserve is rich with historic and natural wonders, making it a unique destination amid the hustle and bustle of… Read more “History and nature meet at Haven Hill in metro Detroit”

Get involved in conserving our natural resources

eightWest - WOODTV Monday, March 19, 2018 Michigan is fortunate to boast an abundance of wildlife and natural resources. However, conserving our natural resources takes a lot of hard work. This includes efforts made by everyone from scientists to volunteers.… Read more “Get involved in conserving our natural resources”

Volunteers critical to conservation at West Michigan nature preserve

The Exchange – WZZM Wednesday, February 21, 2018 The Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve is hidden away in a spot one wouldn't expect. The Land Conservancy of West Michigan's Colin Hoogerwerf provided West Michgian's WZZM station a tour on a… Read more “Volunteers critical to conservation at West Michigan nature preserve”

Citizen scientists act as ‘superheroes’ in conservation

As 16-year-old Minali Bhatt tromps through the marshy woods in her black rubber boots, her mother watches and waits for the number. “Forty-two!” Bhatt shouts, and her mother, Anandhi Chandran, smiles and jots down the vernal pool’s circumference in her… Read more “Citizen scientists act as ‘superheroes’ in conservation”
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