Boxwood shrubs are popular in Michigan and have thrived in the US Until 2021, when the box tree moth was discovered in New York, prompting a quarantine issued by the state Department of Agriculture and Rural Development on the movement of infested boxwood shrub plants to prevent harm to other plants.
Researchers at a Michigan State University facility dedicated to protecting honey bees are enlisting a four-legged ally to sniff out danger to the prized pollinators.
Planning a visit to the Great Lakes Rodeo—held every Father’s Day weekend in the small town of Gwinn, MI, just outside of Marquette—means you and your family can experience the excitement of a rodeo (honestly, I was blown away) along with the natural wonders, restaurants, and beauty that Michigan’s UP has to offer.
In nature, a lot can change on a largely uninhabited Great Lakes island over the course of a century. And a lot can stay the same.
Hummingbirds are back in Michigan for the summer, and planting native flowers could attract them to your backyard.
Yet, there is an unofficial goal: Find the elusive salamanders. Spotting one would be the crown jewel among any other observations.
Around 80% of Michigan’s bear population is found in the Upper Peninsula But the DNR has found a 37% increase in the number of bears in the Lower Peninsula since 2012.
Here's your guide to the Saginaw Bay Birding Trail, which spans 142 miles across Michigan and is ideal for bird-watching enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.
Michigan wildlife experts finally were able to trap a black bear and remove a large lid that was stuck around his neck — for two years.
Get to know the best state parks in Michigan, which offer an abundance of nature-based activities, from hiking and wildlife viewing to beaches and biking.
