Stepping into the wild
It’s hard to believe that some children, especially those living in urban areas, have never experienced Michigan’s great outdoors. “Every day is a wonderful day for me because I get […]
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Rocky Mountain Elk at the Outdoor Discovery Center
Morning Mix – FOX17 Tuesday March 14, 2017 The Outdoor Discovery Center is one of the many places in Michigan where people can embrace and explore wildlife. The preserve has […]
Discover the great outdoors in a surprising indoor place in the D
Live in the D – WDIV Monday, March 13, 2017 The Michigan Department of Natural Resource's Outdoor Adventure Center, located in downtown Detroit, seeks to give visitors a taste of […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Michigan boasts strong outdoor heritage
CLARE – On the surface, it’s just a story about a boy and his grandfather walking in the woods together, enjoying the tranquil splendor of Michigan’s great outdoors. The warm […]
Bringing Nature Into the Classroom
MyWestMichigan, The Exchange – WZZM Friday, September 23, 2016 Now that the school year is in full swing, there are many opportunities to bring the outdoors into the classroom! The […]
Encouraging the growth of archery
Live in the D – WDIV Wednesday, September 21, 2016 Bryan Farmer, Deputy Director for the City of Farmington Hills Department of Special Services, and Kathy Garland, Archery Coordinator for […]
Michigan Trails Week the perfect time to get outdoors
Not exactly the outdoorsy type? Well, how about test-driving Michigan’s great outdoors along one of its many scenic trails? Whether you like to walk, run, bike or ride, the Great […]