Exploring Northern Hardwoods

Renee Penny

May 30, 2019

Forestry, Conservation Corner

Northern Hardwoods cover more than five million acres, more area than three U.S. states. That’s larger than all the state forests and about a quarter of all the forestland in Michigan. These are the forests sought by the leafpeepers in the Fall. Foresters have…..

Renee Penny

May 23, 2019

Conservation Corner

Frog and Toad Survey

Renee Penny

May 23, 2019

Conservation Corner

Ever wonder about the frogs and toads we hear singing in the spring? Why do they sing? Are there different kinds? What is their role in the natural environment? And are some populations on the decline?

Renee Penny

March 8, 2019

Conservation Corner

Eat, Drink, and Protect A Forest

Renee Penny

March 8, 2019

Conservation Corner

Production of natural cork maintains an important forest system. Wine bottlers that use cork help protect this threatened forest. So, popping that cork can contribute to forest conservation.

Renee Penny

February 27, 2019

Conservation Corner

Sprouting Seeds Indoors – Is it Time?

Renee Penny

February 27, 2019

Conservation Corner

The days are getting longer. Even though there is a thick layer of white covering everything I can see, there is a hint of spring in the air as the sun climbs higher into the sky each day. I can feel it, and I can almost taste it. Plus there are all of those seed catalogs stacked up on my desk. Could it be time to start planting seeds indoors? Well….maybe!