Michigan's harmonious beavers and the Waterfowl Festival | Brother Nature
Beavers are returning to Michigan and damming up the place. Oakland University came up with a clever solution that allows us to co-exist alongside them. Also on Brother Nature this week, space rocks in Lake Huron and the Pointe Mouillee Waterfowl Festival.
Beavers are returning to Michigan and damming up the place. Oakland University came up with a clever solution that allows us to co-exist alongside them. Also on Brother Nature this week, space rocks in Lake Huron and the Pointe Mouillee Waterfowl Festival.
Co-existing with beavers as they return to Michigan
As beavers return to their native habitat in Southeast Michigan, questions about how we co-exist alongside nature's engineers are growing. At Oakland University, a family of beavers have built a dam at Galloway Creek. Researchers came up with a solution to mitigate the worst of the flooding that comes with their presence.
As beavers return to their native habitat in Southeast Michigan, questions about how we co-exist alongside nature's engineers are growing. At Oakland University, a family of beavers have built a dam at Galloway Creek. Researchers came up with a solution to mitigate the worst of the flooding that comes with their presence.
Pictured Rocks campground has Michigan's coolest toilet
Deep in the Northern Michigan wilderness is a clever solution to some of camping's biggest problems when it comes to going to the bathroom.
Deep in the Northern Michigan wilderness is a clever solution to some of camping's biggest problems when it comes to going to the bathroom.
Pictured Rocks remote campground has Michigan's coolest toilet
Deep in the Northern Michigan wild is a toilet that makes going to the bathroom while camping more pleasant than one might expect. And the science behind the toilet is just as cool. The National Park Service built the facility at Pictured Rocks campground.
Deep in the Northern Michigan wild is a toilet that makes going to the bathroom while camping more pleasant than one might expect. And the science behind the toilet is just as cool. The National Park Service built the facility at Pictured Rocks campground.
Finding fish in the Rouge River
Creek chubs, darters, and crayfish? For such low water levels, the tributaries of the Rouge River are teeming with life. The Friends of the Rouge nonprofit surveys dozens of locations along the river every year, creating a database of the kinds of fish they find and their abundance.
Creek chubs, darters, and crayfish? For such low water levels, the tributaries of the Rouge River are teeming with life. The Friends of the Rouge nonprofit surveys dozens of locations along the river every year, creating a database of the kinds of fish they find and their abundance.
Rouge River fish surveys, ambush bugs, and Raptors on the River | Brother Nature
The Rouge River is teeming with life - you just have to look and the Friends of the Rouge spends its summers doing just that. Its fish surveys inform our knowledge of the system's water quality. Also on Brother Nature this week, ambush bugs, noisy cicadas, Pictured Rocks cool toilet.
The Rouge River is teeming with life - you just have to look and the Friends of the Rouge spends its summers doing just that. Its fish surveys inform our knowledge of the system's water quality. Also on Brother Nature this week, ambush bugs, noisy cicadas, Pictured Rocks cool toilet.
A Great Lakes shorebird is making a comeback
The piping plover's return to the Great Lakes is a success story for the region. After the number of nesting pairs dwindled to less than 11, the species' numbers have rebounded, nearly reaching a hundred.
The piping plover's return to the Great Lakes is a success story for the region. After the number of nesting pairs dwindled to less than 11, the species' numbers have rebounded, nearly reaching a hundred.
Disc Golf World Championship returns to Michigan | Brother Nature
The crown jewel of professional Disc Golf play returns to Kensington Metropark for the annual world championship tournament. Hundreds of players will take on the two courses, including the 18 holes at Toboggan. Also on Brother Nature, the restoration behind some of the holes.
The crown jewel of professional Disc Golf play returns to Kensington Metropark for the annual world championship tournament. Hundreds of players will take on the two courses, including the 18 holes at Toboggan. Also on Brother Nature, the restoration behind some of the holes.
Detroit biologist dives for sharks and underwater filming | Brother Nature
Randy Thomas is a Detroit-native and wildlife biologist who swims with sharks and gives audiences a rarely-seen vantage into the ocean's apex predators. Also on Brother Nature this week, the Great Lakes' underwater filmmakers who livestream their dives as well as a trip to Pictured Rocks.
Randy Thomas is a Detroit-native and wildlife biologist who swims with sharks and gives audiences a rarely-seen vantage into the ocean's apex predators. Also on Brother Nature this week, the Great Lakes' underwater filmmakers who livestream their dives as well as a trip to Pictured Rocks.
Outdoor therapy and Michigan's best rivers | Brother Nature
What is Michigan's best river? Bridge Magazine's reader poll found one reigns supreme. Also on Brother Nature this week, the benefits of outdoor therapy for men, dragonflies, and how the DNR auctions off land.
What is Michigan's best river? Bridge Magazine's reader poll found one reigns supreme. Also on Brother Nature this week, the benefits of outdoor therapy for men, dragonflies, and how the DNR auctions off land.
Michigan wolf populations tracked with remote cameras placed around Upper Peninsula
The old method for counting wolf numbers in Michigan relied on winter tracks that could be labor and time-intensive for the DNR. A burgeoning strategy of remote cameras is proving just as accurate and a whole lot of easier.
The old method for counting wolf numbers in Michigan relied on winter tracks that could be labor and time-intensive for the DNR. A burgeoning strategy of remote cameras is proving just as accurate and a whole lot of easier.
Lake Erie's thousand-year storm that flooded Kelleys Island and dropped 17 inches of rain
Kelleys Island received over half-a-year's worth of rain in six hours earlier in July. Here's the science behind the historic weather event.
Kelleys Island received over half-a-year's worth of rain in six hours earlier in July. Here's the science behind the historic weather event.
Howell Nature Center, Lake Erie rains, and Port Sustainability | Brother Nature
The Howell Nature Center knocked their fundraising goal out of the park. What will they do with the money? In Lake Erie, Kelleys Island received 17 inches of rain in six hours. Derek Kevra shows us what happened. And the Detroit Wayne County Port Authority breaks down the sustainability efforts they're deploying to reach net-zero emissions.
The Howell Nature Center knocked their fundraising goal out of the park. What will they do with the money? In Lake Erie, Kelleys Island received 17 inches of rain in six hours. Derek Kevra shows us what happened. And the Detroit Wayne County Port Authority breaks down the sustainability efforts they're deploying to reach net-zero emissions.
Michigan boxwoods are being eviscerated by pests and diseases
Michigan's boxwoods are not alright. The hardy shrub and common landscaping plant have become maintenance nightmares for homeowners thanks to several diseases and the destructive box tree moth.
Michigan's boxwoods are not alright. The hardy shrub and common landscaping plant have become maintenance nightmares for homeowners thanks to several diseases and the destructive box tree moth.
Beware the Box Tree Moth consuming your boxwoods
If you've noticed your boxwoods are suffering, there are several reasons that may be the case. One of the likely reasons is the box tree moth, which has been eviscerating the bushes for years in Michigan.
If you've noticed your boxwoods are suffering, there are several reasons that may be the case. One of the likely reasons is the box tree moth, which has been eviscerating the bushes for years in Michigan.
Kayaking the Huron River, Bassquatch Hunter, and AuSable canoeing | Brother Nature
The Huron River stretches from within Michigan's Lower Peninsula all the way to Lake Erie. Along the way are all sorts of sights and sounds, from sunbathing turtles to gliding herons. On Brother Nature this week, we kayaked a small stretch of the river with the help of the Huron Clinton Metroparks and Skip's Huron River Canoe Livery. Also on the show this week, our recovering piping plovers, Michigan's only venomous snake, and Mike McKinstry of the Bassquatch Hunter made a visit on the show.
The Huron River stretches from within Michigan's Lower Peninsula all the way to Lake Erie. Along the way are all sorts of sights and sounds, from sunbathing turtles to gliding herons. On Brother Nature this week, we kayaked a small stretch of the river with the help of the Huron Clinton Metroparks and Skip's Huron River Canoe Livery. Also on the show this week, our recovering piping plovers, Michigan's only venomous snake, and Mike McKinstry of the Bassquatch Hunter made a visit on the show.
Wildfire Consequences and Boxwood fatalities | Brother Nature
The wildfires in Canada and the smoke afflicting Michigan has devastating consequences for our health, and solutions to the widening crises are limited. Also on Brother Nature this week, what's wrong with Michigan's boxwoods? The hardy shrub is increasingly under attack from pests.
The wildfires in Canada and the smoke afflicting Michigan has devastating consequences for our health, and solutions to the widening crises are limited. Also on Brother Nature this week, what's wrong with Michigan's boxwoods? The hardy shrub is increasingly under attack from pests.
Chirp Nook's guide to birding, Memorial swims, and Fish Cleaning | Brother Nature
Getting into birding is as easy as leaving out some seeds and mixing in a little patience. But there's so much more to the hobby for those with enough interest. Carissa with Chirp Nook explains the best way to get involved. Also on Brother Nature this week, freaky fungus, memorial swims, a rare cactus blooms in West Bloomfield, and a campaign to build a fish cleaning station for Lake St. Clair.
Getting into birding is as easy as leaving out some seeds and mixing in a little patience. But there's so much more to the hobby for those with enough interest. Carissa with Chirp Nook explains the best way to get involved. Also on Brother Nature this week, freaky fungus, memorial swims, a rare cactus blooms in West Bloomfield, and a campaign to build a fish cleaning station for Lake St. Clair.
Why stinkhorn mushrooms might be growing in your garden
It smells like rotten flesh, attracts flies, and looks like it's from an alien planet. But the stinkhorn mushroom is more common than people think.
It smells like rotten flesh, attracts flies, and looks like it's from an alien planet. But the stinkhorn mushroom is more common than people think.
Michigan Flora app launched by U-M Herbarium
Wondering what's growing in your backyard? There's an app for that. And you don't need the internet for it to tell you what you're looking at.
Wondering what's growing in your backyard? There's an app for that. And you don't need the internet for it to tell you what you're looking at.