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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Top Michigan Wildlife Stories of 2016
Congratulations, Michigan! As 2016 comes to a close, we’re proudly celebrating what we believe is the best year ever of highlighting the rich and diverse stories that herald the amazing […]
MSU app helps scientists fight invasive species
Cool selfies aren’t the only reason to bring your smartphone into the woods. Thanks to an app developed by Michigan State University’s Department of Entomology, anyone with a smartphone can now help […]
Preserving the St. Clair River
Live in the D – WDIV Wednesday, December 14, 2016 Southeast Michigan is home to numerous lakes and rivers – from the Detroit River to the St. Clair River, we […]
Southeast Michigan Hunters Help Feed the Hungry, Give Hope
Every donation counts. Last spring, Saint Alexander Food Pantry in Farmington Hills received an 800-pound donation of ground venison from the Michigan Sportsmen Against Hunger (MSAH) program. “Our client families […]
Exploring the outdoors through fly fishing
Live in the D – WDIV Wednesday, November 16, 2016 Live in the D host Chuck Gaidica learned more about one group making a large impact on Michigan, Trout Unlimited. […]
Volunteers at the heart of Southeast Michigan conservation
We love Michigan. It pushes us to climb out of a warm bed on a Saturday morning, slip into hip-high rubber waders and step into a cold-water stream. It compels […]
Helping wounded veterans enjoy the outdoors
Live in the D – WDIV Wednesday, October 19, 2016 For some, getting outdoors is a great form of therapy, but for some individuals it is so much more. With […]
Pointe Mouillee a waterfowl mecca
ROCKWOOD – The best days of Bob Whitwam’s childhood were spent hunting and fishing with his dad at Pointe Mouillee State Game Area. “It’s a waterfowl and wildlife paradise,” said […]