Stories tagged: "outdoor"

Michigan Life The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has safe cures for cabin fever thanks to Project Learning Tree.
Michigan Life 7 Pandemic-Proof Winter Activities for Michigan Families

From exploring your backyard to exploring local forests, these are the best DNR-approved outdoor activities for kids.

Nick Meyer Nick Meyer December 15, 2020 11:02 am EST
Michigan Life Wayne Oliver, owner of River Bend Gardens in Washtenaw County, has a home garden in Farmington Hills full of native Michigan plants. (Photo courtesy of Wayne Oliver)
Michigan Life How Do I Build a Native Plant Garden in Michigan? A Beginner’s Guide

Plants native to your local ecosystem are good for animals, insects, and the environment — oh, and they’re way easier to care for. Here's how to get them in your yard.

Martha Spall Martha Spall July 1, 2020 1:50 pm EDT
Michigan Life From top left: Lincoln Street Art Park (Photo via Facebook); Dabls Mbad African Bead Museum (Photo via francis mckee on Flickr); Desiree Kelly's Aretha Franklin mural (Photo courtesy of Desiree Kelly); a mural in Detroit's Mexicantown (Photo via Tara on Flickr); A scene from The Heidelberg Project (Photo via Nic Redhead on Flickr)
Michigan Life Skipping Big Summer Fests? Check Out Detroit’s Spectacular Outdoor Art Installations Instead.

Iconic murals, sprawling museums, and entire neighborhoods devoted to art: a visit to Detroit makes for some inspiring and safer summer exploration.

Martha Spall Martha Spall June 26, 2020 2:01 pm EDT
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Michigan Life Memorial Day 2020: 10 Ways For Michiganders To Celebrate

This year’s holiday weekend has take-home cocktail kits, virtual festivals and digital parades.

Ellen Chamberlain Ellen Chamberlain May 22, 2020 2:23 pm EDT

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