If You Mow It, They Will Come
There is nothing a goose loves more than a manicured lawn running straight to the water’s edge. If you mow it, they truly will come, […]
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Nature
Life on the Edge
For those of us lucky enough to call Lake Leelanau’s shore home, the lake isn’t just a backdrop; it’s a living, breathing neighbor. The tangled
The Silent Sentinels of Lake Leelanau
April 15th marks a pivotal moment for Lake Leelanau. It’s the day each year the Dam Authority implements its mandate to raise the level of
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Spring Into Action
The days are getting longer and the temperatures are rising. The mornings spent sipping coffee on the dock are becoming closer to reality than a
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Ice Cover on Lake Leelanau
Sometimes they are called amateur observers or citizen scientists or sometimes naturalists. These are people who make observations of the relationships between organisms and their
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Ice Fishing Safety
The last time there was thawing weather in northern Michigan, I spotted some individuals out on Boardman Lake. One must remember that ice can wear
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One Tough Winter
So .. you think this winter is hard? Three years ago .. now that was a real winter! The winter of 2013-14 was unrelenting, dumping
Attract Home Guardians from our Outdoors to Control Invasive Natural Pests
Winter is almost here and a number of home invading pests may be trying to make their way into wood piles and homes for shelter.
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Phenology and Climate Change
Changing Nature’s Clocks .. the idea seemed very appropriate for this day, when our clocks chane. A well made video and informative article from our
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