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 […]
Tag: wildlife-conservation
Wildlife Conservation and the Grand Rapids Steelheaders
“The Exchange” – WZZM-TV Monday, May 2, 2016 Former chair of the Michigan Wildlife Council, Carol Rose, and Bob Strek of the Grand Rapids Steelheaders, talk with "The Exchange" host about […]
5 things you didn’t know about the Detroit River
Even though it flows through Michigan’s largest urban area, the Detroit River is gaining a reputation as an outdoor destination. “The resurgence of the Detroit River is a real success […]
Preserving Michigan’s Waterfowl and Wetlands
“The Exchange” – WZZM-TV Friday, April 29, 2016 The Michigan Wildlife Council's Jeff Poet, Steve Wyckoff of Ducks Unlimited, and the host of "The Exchange" discuss the importance of wildlife conservation […]
The Kirtland’s Comeback
“The Exchange” – WZZM-TV Monday, April 25, 2016 Jeff Poet of the Michigan Wildlife Council, and Andy McIntyre of the John Ball Zoo, discuss the efforts the zoo is making to […]
‘Grand Fish, Grand River’ Michigan’s Lake Sturgeon
“The Exchange” – WZZM-TV Wednesday, April 20, 2016 The Michigan Wildlife Council’s Jeff Poet and Dr. Stephanie Ogren of the Grand Rapids Public Museum talk with “The Exchange” host about the importance […]
Ospreys make a comeback in Michigan
"Live in the D" – WDIV-TV Monday, April 11, 2016 The Michigan Wildlife Council's Matt Pedigo and Barb Jensen from Michigan Osprey talk with "Live in the D" hosts about ospreys' […]
Call of the wild spurs West Michigan woman to become one of Michigan’s leading experts on managing fisheries
Heather Hettinger readily admits she has one of Michigan’s best jobs. On any given spring, summer or fall day, she can be found chasing steelhead in the Betsie River, stocking baby […]
Loving and Living the Outdoors
Many of us only dream of making a living at what we love to do. Just imagine – you love being surrounded by the outdoors whenever you have free time, […]
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.