Howell Nature Center, Lake Erie rains, and Port Sustainability | Brother Nature
The Howell Nature Center knocked their fundraising goal out of the park. What will they do with the money? In Lake Erie, Kelleys Island received 17 inches of rain in six hours. Derek Kevra shows us what happened. And the Detroit Wayne County Port Authority breaks down the sustainability efforts they're deploying to reach net-zero emissions.
The Howell Nature Center knocked their fundraising goal out of the park. What will they do with the money? In Lake Erie, Kelleys Island received 17 inches of rain in six hours. Derek Kevra shows us what happened. And the Detroit Wayne County Port Authority breaks down the sustainability efforts they're deploying to reach net-zero emissions.
Michigan boxwoods are being eviscerated by pests and diseases
Michigan's boxwoods are not alright. The hardy shrub and common landscaping plant have become maintenance nightmares for homeowners thanks to several diseases and the destructive box tree moth.
Michigan's boxwoods are not alright. The hardy shrub and common landscaping plant have become maintenance nightmares for homeowners thanks to several diseases and the destructive box tree moth.
Beware the Box Tree Moth consuming your boxwoods
If you've noticed your boxwoods are suffering, there are several reasons that may be the case. One of the likely reasons is the box tree moth, which has been eviscerating the bushes for years in Michigan.
If you've noticed your boxwoods are suffering, there are several reasons that may be the case. One of the likely reasons is the box tree moth, which has been eviscerating the bushes for years in Michigan.
Kayaking the Huron River, Bassquatch Hunter, and AuSable canoeing | Brother Nature
The Huron River stretches from within Michigan's Lower Peninsula all the way to Lake Erie. Along the way are all sorts of sights and sounds, from sunbathing turtles to gliding herons. On Brother Nature this week, we kayaked a small stretch of the river with the help of the Huron Clinton Metroparks and Skip's Huron River Canoe Livery. Also on the show this week, our recovering piping plovers, Michigan's only venomous snake, and Mike McKinstry of the Bassquatch Hunter made a visit on the show.
The Huron River stretches from within Michigan's Lower Peninsula all the way to Lake Erie. Along the way are all sorts of sights and sounds, from sunbathing turtles to gliding herons. On Brother Nature this week, we kayaked a small stretch of the river with the help of the Huron Clinton Metroparks and Skip's Huron River Canoe Livery. Also on the show this week, our recovering piping plovers, Michigan's only venomous snake, and Mike McKinstry of the Bassquatch Hunter made a visit on the show.
Microplastics detected in most heart attack patients' blood in startling new study
Most heart attack patients have significantly higher concentrations of micro- and nanoplastics in their blood compared to individuals with stable heart conditions, new research found.
Most heart attack patients have significantly higher concentrations of micro- and nanoplastics in their blood compared to individuals with stable heart conditions, new research found.
Eastern massasauga rattlesnake bite hospitalizes Oakland County man
The Eastern massasauga is Michigan's only venomous snake and can be found throughout the Lower Peninsula.
The Eastern massasauga is Michigan's only venomous snake and can be found throughout the Lower Peninsula.
Wildfire Consequences and Boxwood fatalities | Brother Nature
The wildfires in Canada and the smoke afflicting Michigan has devastating consequences for our health, and solutions to the widening crises are limited. Also on Brother Nature this week, what's wrong with Michigan's boxwoods? The hardy shrub is increasingly under attack from pests.
The wildfires in Canada and the smoke afflicting Michigan has devastating consequences for our health, and solutions to the widening crises are limited. Also on Brother Nature this week, what's wrong with Michigan's boxwoods? The hardy shrub is increasingly under attack from pests.
Wildfire smoke chokes skies in Midwest and Northeast
Smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota is blanketing multiple northern states with smoke and ash, leaving millions of people exposed to dangerous levels of air pollution.
Smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota is blanketing multiple northern states with smoke and ash, leaving millions of people exposed to dangerous levels of air pollution.
Thousands of giant lion's mane jellyfish sightings trigger public safety alerts for New England beachgoers
Officials across New England are warning residents about the sea animals that can pose a serious threat to beachgoers.
Officials across New England are warning residents about the sea animals that can pose a serious threat to beachgoers.
DNR land auction includes riverfront property, forested parcels up for grabs
Does a $101,000 piece of land on Walled Lake interest you? Or maybe 80 acres of landlocked forest up north. There are 97 properties for sale in the upcoming DNR land auction.
Does a $101,000 piece of land on Walled Lake interest you? Or maybe 80 acres of landlocked forest up north. There are 97 properties for sale in the upcoming DNR land auction.
Keystone Pipeline hit with proposed massive multi-million dollar fine
A proposed legal settlement with the U.S. government would require the Keystone Pipeline system’s operator to pay a $26.9 million civil penalty over a major oil spill in Kansas in December 2022.
A proposed legal settlement with the U.S. government would require the Keystone Pipeline system’s operator to pay a $26.9 million civil penalty over a major oil spill in Kansas in December 2022.
Trump administration to allow drilling, mining on critical wildlife habitats
The Trump administration is rolling back more protections under the Endangered Species Act with a new policy that will allow drilling, mining and logging on critical wildlife habitats.
The Trump administration is rolling back more protections under the Endangered Species Act with a new policy that will allow drilling, mining and logging on critical wildlife habitats.
Chirp Nook's guide to birding, Memorial swims, and Fish Cleaning | Brother Nature
Getting into birding is as easy as leaving out some seeds and mixing in a little patience. But there's so much more to the hobby for those with enough interest. Carissa with Chirp Nook explains the best way to get involved. Also on Brother Nature this week, freaky fungus, memorial swims, a rare cactus blooms in West Bloomfield, and a campaign to build a fish cleaning station for Lake St. Clair.
Getting into birding is as easy as leaving out some seeds and mixing in a little patience. But there's so much more to the hobby for those with enough interest. Carissa with Chirp Nook explains the best way to get involved. Also on Brother Nature this week, freaky fungus, memorial swims, a rare cactus blooms in West Bloomfield, and a campaign to build a fish cleaning station for Lake St. Clair.
Why stinkhorn mushrooms might be growing in your garden
It smells like rotten flesh, attracts flies, and looks like it's from an alien planet. But the stinkhorn mushroom is more common than people think.
It smells like rotten flesh, attracts flies, and looks like it's from an alien planet. But the stinkhorn mushroom is more common than people think.
Michigan Flora app launched by U-M Herbarium
Wondering what's growing in your backyard? There's an app for that. And you don't need the internet for it to tell you what you're looking at.
Wondering what's growing in your backyard? There's an app for that. And you don't need the internet for it to tell you what you're looking at.
Future Great Lakes trail to offer unbroken passage along entire shoreline
Ferry crossings, international bridges, and thousands of miles of shoreline are all part of what will one day be a continuous trail spanning the entire Great Lakes.
Ferry crossings, international bridges, and thousands of miles of shoreline are all part of what will one day be a continuous trail spanning the entire Great Lakes.
3 firefighters die fighting Snyder Fire near Colorado-Utah border
The fast-moving flames of a wildfire burning near the Colorado-Utah border claimed the lives of three firefighters and injured two others who had huddled inside emergency shelters to escape the blaze.
The fast-moving flames of a wildfire burning near the Colorado-Utah border claimed the lives of three firefighters and injured two others who had huddled inside emergency shelters to escape the blaze.
Great Lakes trail network and the Metropark's Challenge | Brother Nature
In the future, the Great Lakes will have a continuous unbroken trail that spans the entire shoreline. It will connect to a similar network on Canada's side, offering a new way to explore Michigan and the rest of the shoreline. Also on Brother Nature, the trail challenge available at the Huron-Clinton Metroparks as well as rain garden resources available at the Huron River Watershed Council.
In the future, the Great Lakes will have a continuous unbroken trail that spans the entire shoreline. It will connect to a similar network on Canada's side, offering a new way to explore Michigan and the rest of the shoreline. Also on Brother Nature, the trail challenge available at the Huron-Clinton Metroparks as well as rain garden resources available at the Huron River Watershed Council.
17 states take California to court over plastic packaging rules
A coalition of states is suing California to block a sweeping recycling law, claiming its strict plastic waste regulations would force businesses nationwide to overhaul their products and operations.
A coalition of states is suing California to block a sweeping recycling law, claiming its strict plastic waste regulations would force businesses nationwide to overhaul their products and operations.
Invasive Elm Zigzag Sawfly found in Michigan
The pest feeds on elm trees and can be a problem for the tree species' foliage, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development said in a news release.
The pest feeds on elm trees and can be a problem for the tree species' foliage, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development said in a news release.