The Eastside Community Network is beautifying its campus
In 2023, a driver drove through the entrance of the Eastside Community Network, damaging the building and traumatizing its members. Years later, the space is being rebuilt as a Peace Plaza. It's construction honors both the nonprofit's mission and one of the giants in its legacy: Angela Brown Wilson.
In 2023, a driver drove through the entrance of the Eastside Community Network, damaging the building and traumatizing its members. Years later, the space is being rebuilt as a Peace Plaza. It's construction honors both the nonprofit's mission and one of the giants in its legacy: Angela Brown Wilson.
Gardening in the fall, Detroit nonprofit greening, and owl banding | Brother Nature
Mid-October is not too late to garden. In fact, some plants prefer going into the ground in the middle of fall. Emily Taucher with Happy Garden Place explains why. Also on Brother Nature this week, a Detroit nonprofit greens its campus, banding owls up north, and a roadless rule gets reversed.
Mid-October is not too late to garden. In fact, some plants prefer going into the ground in the middle of fall. Emily Taucher with Happy Garden Place explains why. Also on Brother Nature this week, a Detroit nonprofit greens its campus, banding owls up north, and a roadless rule gets reversed.
Explaining this year's Super El Niño
What is behind the massive weather event expected to impact the entire globe? FOX 2's Derek Kevra talks the Super El Niño taking aim at the Earth this winter.
What is behind the massive weather event expected to impact the entire globe? FOX 2's Derek Kevra talks the Super El Niño taking aim at the Earth this winter.
Building mountain biking trails and explaining El Niño | Brother Nature
How do mountain biking trails get built? Turns out, it's just as much art as it is engineering. We explore trails constructed at Dorais in Detroit and Maybury State Park. Also on Brother Nature this week, explaining the coming Super El Niño.
How do mountain biking trails get built? Turns out, it's just as much art as it is engineering. We explore trails constructed at Dorais in Detroit and Maybury State Park. Also on Brother Nature this week, explaining the coming Super El Niño.
Brother Nature at Night: Fat bears, fall colors and saving the whitefish
FOX 2 Detroit Live Host Aaron Jordan is joined by Brother Nature Host and Digital Journalist Jack Nissen to chat about several outdoorsy stories, including the winner of the "Fat Bear contest," what's behind the effort to save whitefish, and where the best fall colors can be seen.
FOX 2 Detroit Live Host Aaron Jordan is joined by Brother Nature Host and Digital Journalist Jack Nissen to chat about several outdoorsy stories, including the winner of the "Fat Bear contest," what's behind the effort to save whitefish, and where the best fall colors can be seen.
Michigan Roadside Wildlife Count seeking animal data you see while on the road
Environment Michigan Research & Policy Center is calling on residents to help restore and protect the natural world. How can they do that? By counting roadkill and wildlife on the side of the road.
Environment Michigan Research & Policy Center is calling on residents to help restore and protect the natural world. How can they do that? By counting roadkill and wildlife on the side of the road.
Royal Oak's alley experiment, Rouge River discovery, and Mussel stocking | Brother Nature
Royal Oak is undertaking an experiment along one of its well-trafficked alleys where it's using the invasive tree of heaven and Japanese knotweed for a workshop. Also on Brother Nature this week, snuffbox mussel gets stocked and Friends of the Rouge rediscovers a lost fish.
Royal Oak is undertaking an experiment along one of its well-trafficked alleys where it's using the invasive tree of heaven and Japanese knotweed for a workshop. Also on Brother Nature this week, snuffbox mussel gets stocked and Friends of the Rouge rediscovers a lost fish.
Historic fish discovery in Rouge River after species disappeared over 100 years ago
On the last day of fish surveys, Friends of the Rouge had their best scan of the river ever. Not only did they record the biggest diversity of fish to date, one of them was a species not seen in a century.
On the last day of fish surveys, Friends of the Rouge had their best scan of the river ever. Not only did they record the biggest diversity of fish to date, one of them was a species not seen in a century.
Sugar Loaf to reopen after ski resort closed in 2000
The revitalization of Sugar Loaf has been in the works for years, requiring the nonprofit to hit their $8 million fundraising goal. The conservancy reached that threshold well before the deadline. The plans for the 285-acre property don't include the ski resort that once drew visitors from all over the region.
The revitalization of Sugar Loaf has been in the works for years, requiring the nonprofit to hit their $8 million fundraising goal. The conservancy reached that threshold well before the deadline. The plans for the 285-acre property don't include the ski resort that once drew visitors from all over the region.
Sugar Loaf reopening on Oct. 9 after being abandoned 26 years ago
Years since it shuttered, freezing Northern Michigan history in time, Sugar Loaf is scheduled to reopen in early October.
Years since it shuttered, freezing Northern Michigan history in time, Sugar Loaf is scheduled to reopen in early October.
Detroit River Hawk Watch, an elusive fox, and Sugar Loaf returns | Brother Nature
The annual hawk watch is underway along the Detroit River as tens of thousands of birds migrate south. How do the counters do it? Also on Brother Nature this week, an elusive fox is finally caught, the shuttered Sugar Loaf returns, and Michigan's annual elk hunt is on.
The annual hawk watch is underway along the Detroit River as tens of thousands of birds migrate south. How do the counters do it? Also on Brother Nature this week, an elusive fox is finally caught, the shuttered Sugar Loaf returns, and Michigan's annual elk hunt is on.
Michigan's boxwood problem getting worse as invasive moth spreads north
Michigan's boxwood problem is only getting worse and the pest most responsible for its degradation is spreading even further.
Michigan's boxwood problem is only getting worse and the pest most responsible for its degradation is spreading even further.
Detroit River Hawk Watch counting birds by the tens of thousands
Over the past week, more than 70,000 broad-winged hawks have passed over the Detroit River along their migratory route. But that's not all that counters based at Lake Erie Metropark have seen.
Over the past week, more than 70,000 broad-winged hawks have passed over the Detroit River along their migratory route. But that's not all that counters based at Lake Erie Metropark have seen.
Michigan fall colors: Ultimate guide to seeing state's changing leaves
There are dozens of ways to see Michigan in its peak beauty. Here are some of the best hikes and drives to see them this fall.
There are dozens of ways to see Michigan in its peak beauty. Here are some of the best hikes and drives to see them this fall.
Michigan trails to hike for fall colors
What are the best trails to see Michigan's fall colors? Spots all over the state offer some of the best vantages of autumn, including the Paint Creek Trail in Oakland County, the Escarpment Trail in the Porcupine Mountains, and the Highbanks Trail along the Au Sable River.
What are the best trails to see Michigan's fall colors? Spots all over the state offer some of the best vantages of autumn, including the Paint Creek Trail in Oakland County, the Escarpment Trail in the Porcupine Mountains, and the Highbanks Trail along the Au Sable River.
Fall colors guide across Michigan | Brother Nature
Here is your guide to Michigan fall colors, including the best drives to make across the state during peak foliage season as well as the science behind why the leaves change. Also on Brother Nature this week, Sturgeonpalooza at Michigan State University and a spotted lanternfly at Comerica Park.
Here is your guide to Michigan fall colors, including the best drives to make across the state during peak foliage season as well as the science behind why the leaves change. Also on Brother Nature this week, Sturgeonpalooza at Michigan State University and a spotted lanternfly at Comerica Park.
Meteor seen over Great Lakes broke sound barrier, found on remote Canadian island
When it crash-landed on a remote island in the Great Lakes, the space rock that broke the sound barrier when it entered Earth's atmosphere was several billion years old. The first human hand to hold a piece of it was that of Dave Kenny.
When it crash-landed on a remote island in the Great Lakes, the space rock that broke the sound barrier when it entered Earth's atmosphere was several billion years old. The first human hand to hold a piece of it was that of Dave Kenny.
Oakland University's beaver deceiver is Michigan's first pond leveler that solves dam flooding
Beaver's return to Michigan is a good sign for those looking out for improvements in the environment. But beaver habits like cutting down trees and blocking waterways isn't always welcome for homeowners caught in the aftermath.
Beaver's return to Michigan is a good sign for those looking out for improvements in the environment. But beaver habits like cutting down trees and blocking waterways isn't always welcome for homeowners caught in the aftermath.
Previewing the Pointe Mouillee Waterfowl Festival
The Pointe Mouillee Waterfowl Festival is coming up, continuing a downriver tradition at a place known for its birds, its people, and decades of fun and entertainment.
The Pointe Mouillee Waterfowl Festival is coming up, continuing a downriver tradition at a place known for its birds, its people, and decades of fun and entertainment.
Rare find in Great Lakes after meteor crashes on Lake Huron island
A meteor that crashed through the atmosphere over the Great Lakes produced shockwaves before landing near Lake Huron. Canadian meteor hunters eventually tracked the space rocks to Cockburn Island.
A meteor that crashed through the atmosphere over the Great Lakes produced shockwaves before landing near Lake Huron. Canadian meteor hunters eventually tracked the space rocks to Cockburn Island.