Skeeters!
Created by Jennifer Cronkhite As some of you may have noticed Michigan has been steeped in the flying menace we fondly call mosquitoes. These never welcome pests seemed a bit thicker than usual so I decided to do some investigation. What I found is the horrifying fact that mosquito eggs can sit dry for many […]
Doe-re-mi Oh My!
Created by Jennifer Cronkhite I think beginning by mentioning I was raised in the city is appropriate at this juncture. We had raccoons and foxes that would come by on occasion but wildlife was not a visible daily occurrence in Denver. Upon moving to Michigan I had seen raccoons, possums, and groundhogs, but my first […]
Mushrooms Anyone!
Created by Jennifer Cronkhite Let me start by saying that I am not a professional mushroomer but have a deep interest in foraging. With that said my eyes are always peeled for the delicacies of the woods. Recently I was walking the small patch of woods behind my house and much to my delight I […]
Fourth Sustainable Forest Management Workshop
22-26 June 2015 • Ralph A. MacMullen (RAM) Center near Grayling • Cost: $100 to participants (non-refundable) 3 SB CEUs from Michigan State University (pending) Timber harvest and forest management lead to a richer and more diverse provision of forest values, from finances to environmental services and habitat enhancement. Our Forest industry is a driver of […]
Why Not Just Take 50 Trees?
By Bill Botti A common occurrence, when I’m wearing my consultant’s hat, is to receive a call from a landowner who wants to have his woods “logged out.” It sounds so – final. I try to correct the concept; then if the caller is still on the line, we’ll make an appointment to get together […]
What Vine is This? – Part 1
By Debra Huff Michigan forests are host to many vines, both native and non-native. Do you know what vines you have in your woods? Vines are part of the natural forest system and can provide food and habitat for birds and wildlife. Good forest planning and management can help you manage the system so you […]