Michigan state parks act as summer classrooms
This year the State Park Explorer Program will conduct three "themed" weeks and one special summerlong program. Under the clear night's sky, campers from Warren Dunes State Park gather on […]
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Class is in session at Michigan state parks
For most students, school is out, but that does not mean learning has to stop. People of all ages have the opportunity to participate in a variety of outdoor learning […]
Kayaking offers unique peek at Detroit
Grab a paddle and take a new look at the Big D. Kayaking is surging in popularity in metro Detroit, thanks to cleaner water, municipal infrastructure improvements, kayak rentals, guided […]
Habitat management allows diverse species to thrive
How do we preserve Michigan's wildlife for future generations? We do it together, one habitat at a time. "From forest managers and farmers to hunters and biologists, Michigan is committed […]
The Grand River becoming a paddlers’ paradise
Some days, it just depends which way the wind is blowing. GR Paddling gets a call from folks interested in kayaking near Grand Rapids but who are unsure which tributary […]
Conserving Monarch Butterflies
“The Exchange” – WZZM-TV Monday, May 23, 2016 Carol Rose, former chair of the Michigan Wildlife Council, and Monarch Conservationist, Ilse Gebhard, discuss the importance of wildlife conservation in Michigan, […]
Numerous outdoor events on tap for Memorial Day Weekend in Michigan
It's been a long, long winter. So if you're itching to get outdoors this Memorial Day weekend, who could blame you? "Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer. Here […]
Wildlife in the city! – 3 FREE family fun adventures
Just because you live in Metro Detroit doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the great outdoors. If your family is looking for fun – and free – adventures this spring and […]
Michigan conservationists aim to lift monarch populations
Dan Kennedy fondly recalls that when he was a kid he commonly saw monarch butterflies while he was outside playing. Now, in his position as endangered species coordinator for the […]
Osprey Paparazzi
Birds attain celebrity status after resurgence in Southeast Michigan MILFORD – It’s a fascination. Every day, March through October, photographers of all ages, races and skill levels haul their cameras, […]
A guide to spring outdoor fun in Michigan
Springtime in Michigan offers state residents their pick of outdoor activities – sometimes literally, such as in the case of morel mushroom hunting.
Bird-watching and wildflower viewing are also among the rites of spring for many Michiganders.
Bird-watching and wildflower viewing are also among the rites of spring for many Michiganders.