Many gardeners love native plants because they’re hardy and serve native wildlife.
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Michigan bears on the move, popping up in Gaylord, Traverse City, Glen Arbor
The bear population in Michigan is expanding south and west in the Lower Peninsula.
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Vernal pools hold hundreds of creatures. But how many exist in Michigan?
Researchers are using a NASA grant to continue to map the locations of unique bodies of water known as vernal pools
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Earth Day events planned across Michigan; find one in your area
From painting outdoors to pulling up invasive species, find an Earth Day event near you, Michiganders!
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Slammed by northern Michigan ice storm, foresters wonder what’s next
A historic ice storm in late March downed millions of trees across Northern Michigan, obliterating untold sums of lumber. Forest owners wonder what to do now.
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It’s almost morel season, Michigan! Here’s how to find them — and how to cook them
Morel mushroom season is coming soon to Michigan. Learn how to find them from a five-time national morel hunting champion.
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Yes, Canada geese are annoying. But should they be gassed to death in Michigan?
Michigan has made it easier to kill geese. Some residents spoke out against the new plan at a Michigan Natural Resources Committee meeting on Thursday.
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Deer are running amok in suburban Michigan. Is it time to shoot them?
In metro Detroit and west Michigan, some communities are looking into sharpshooters to trim herds. Deer are blamed for crashes and ravaging gardens, but lethal methods are often controversial.
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After ice storm, more than a dozen Michigan state parks remain closed indefinitely
Several Michigan state parks, facilities and state-managed trails remain closed after damage from an ice storm.
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Lantern Festival, bird and plant walks help you get outside this week, Michigan
While the John Ball Zoo gets illuminated with lanterns shaped like plants and animals, Pinconning, East Lansing and Kalamazoo offer opportunities to observe real-life birds and plants.