Winter on Mackinac Island: Meet the cookie shop owner showing off winter on the Great Lakes
Whether it's going to school or the post office, riding a snow mobile on the trails or visiting the grocery store, Mackinac Island has a lot going on during the winter. One store owner is showing off what it looks like.
Whether it's going to school or the post office, riding a snow mobile on the trails or visiting the grocery store, Mackinac Island has a lot going on during the winter. One store owner is showing off what it looks like.
Controversial weed killer dicamba approved for some GMO crops: What to know
The EPA has reapproved a controversial weed killer for use on two genetically modified crops. Environmentalists fear the chemical will drift and destroy nearby farms, as it has in the past.
The EPA has reapproved a controversial weed killer for use on two genetically modified crops. Environmentalists fear the chemical will drift and destroy nearby farms, as it has in the past.
Exploring ice on the Great Lakes | Brother Nature
The freezing temperatures of this winter have ushered in a blanket of ice across the Great Lakes. While we're a little ahead of schedule, this normal process in the region invites quite the wonderland of winter. That includes an international ice bridge to Canada and life on Mackinac Island.
The freezing temperatures of this winter have ushered in a blanket of ice across the Great Lakes. While we're a little ahead of schedule, this normal process in the region invites quite the wonderland of winter. That includes an international ice bridge to Canada and life on Mackinac Island.
Michigan wants to fight invasive plant with non-native weevils
Should the state use non-native insects to fight an invasive plant? The biological control may be the best solution to killing a purple thistle that poisons the soil and attacks other plants.
Should the state use non-native insects to fight an invasive plant? The biological control may be the best solution to killing a purple thistle that poisons the soil and attacks other plants.
Snowy Owls in Michigan and how to find them | Brother Nature
Snowy Owls are one of the world's most nomadic birds, nesting in the Arctic before spreading south. Among the places they can be found is in Michigan. Their lack of familiarity with people means they may stick around long enough for viewers to get a good look at them. That is, if you know where to look.
Snowy Owls are one of the world's most nomadic birds, nesting in the Arctic before spreading south. Among the places they can be found is in Michigan. Their lack of familiarity with people means they may stick around long enough for viewers to get a good look at them. That is, if you know where to look.
Florida man’s morning commute halted by bear wandering through his yard
A Florida man’s morning work commute was delayed after he was greeted by a black bear strolling across his front yard.
A Florida man’s morning work commute was delayed after he was greeted by a black bear strolling across his front yard.
Spotlighting Huron Meadows and making snow for ski races | Brother Nature
Making snow is as much art as it is science at the Huron Clinton Metroparks and that includes at Huron Meadows where there is an annual cross country ski race that goes on. Also on the show, there are things that live in the clouds that are responsible for what falls to the ground.
Making snow is as much art as it is science at the Huron Clinton Metroparks and that includes at Huron Meadows where there is an annual cross country ski race that goes on. Also on the show, there are things that live in the clouds that are responsible for what falls to the ground.
Oakland County RainSmart program expected to keep millions of gallons of water out of sewer - here's how
During the two-year RainSmart Rebates pilot program Oakland County residents received assistance installing rain gardens, rain barrels, and native trees that are expected to keep 1.4 million gallons out of the sewer system annually.
During the two-year RainSmart Rebates pilot program Oakland County residents received assistance installing rain gardens, rain barrels, and native trees that are expected to keep 1.4 million gallons out of the sewer system annually.
Strange Ann Arbor foam turns out to be residue from honey locust tree seed pods
What started as calls for concern about contaminated water in Ann Arbor turned into a fun science lesson that no one was expecting.
What started as calls for concern about contaminated water in Ann Arbor turned into a fun science lesson that no one was expecting.
Rare Michigan Prairie: Effort to save unique land in Metro Detroit | Brother Nature
The Sibley Prairie is a rare tract of land and one of the last of its kind in Michigan. It includes a unique selection of plants and animals that don't coexist anywhere else. For more details on the conservation effort, go to SaveSibleyPrairie.org
The Sibley Prairie is a rare tract of land and one of the last of its kind in Michigan. It includes a unique selection of plants and animals that don't coexist anywhere else. For more details on the conservation effort, go to SaveSibleyPrairie.org
Lake Sturgeon in Great Lakes: Exploring the ancient fish that resides in Michigan
When thinking of the lake sturgeon, some liken the fish to a living fossil. It grows scales, can live over a hundred years, and has called the Great Lakes home for much longer.
When thinking of the lake sturgeon, some liken the fish to a living fossil. It grows scales, can live over a hundred years, and has called the Great Lakes home for much longer.
Exploring lake sturgeon that live in the Great Lakes | Brother Nature
The Great Lakes are home to all kinds of wild life, including the lake sturgeon: an aquatic wonder that grows up to seven feet and lives as long as 125 years. They are also part of one of Michigan's most famous fishing seasons up in Black Lake, which is also one of its shortest.
The Great Lakes are home to all kinds of wild life, including the lake sturgeon: an aquatic wonder that grows up to seven feet and lives as long as 125 years. They are also part of one of Michigan's most famous fishing seasons up in Black Lake, which is also one of its shortest.
Save Sibley Prairie: Coalition wants to preserve rare grassland in Wayne County
A rare tract of land and one of the last original pieces of Michigan prairie that formed after the glaciers receded is under threat for development. But a conservancy has a chance to purchase the land to protect it.
A rare tract of land and one of the last original pieces of Michigan prairie that formed after the glaciers receded is under threat for development. But a conservancy has a chance to purchase the land to protect it.
Bird flu mystery in Michigan: What happened to infections among dairy herds?
While the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza continues to pop up around Michigan and infecting poultry farms, the strain that infected dairy herds has seemingly vanished.
While the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza continues to pop up around Michigan and infecting poultry farms, the strain that infected dairy herds has seemingly vanished.
New USDA website centralizes info in fight against New World screwworm parasite threatening U.S. livestock
The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched a new website to centralize federal agencies as they work together to protect livestock, wildlife, and the public’s health against the New World screwworm parasite.
The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched a new website to centralize federal agencies as they work together to protect livestock, wildlife, and the public’s health against the New World screwworm parasite.
Mosquitoes found in Iceland for the first time, leaving only one mosquito-free spot on Earth
If you want to visit a place with no mosquitoes, you’ll have to go south – far south.
If you want to visit a place with no mosquitoes, you’ll have to go south – far south.
Washtenaw County launches food scrap composting pilot program - How to sign up
Washtenaw County residents can sign up to participate in a food scrap composting program.
Washtenaw County residents can sign up to participate in a food scrap composting program.
These US cities face the greatest severe weather threats, data shows
More than one in four U.S. homes—representing $12.7 trillion in real estate value—are now exposed to severe or extreme climate risks, according to a new Realtor.cm report.
More than one in four U.S. homes—representing $12.7 trillion in real estate value—are now exposed to severe or extreme climate risks, according to a new Realtor.cm report.
Farmington launching food scrap composting pilot program at farmers market
A new pilot program at the Farmington Farmers Market will help save food scraps from going into the trash by giving residents a place to drop off food waste for composting.
A new pilot program at the Farmington Farmers Market will help save food scraps from going into the trash by giving residents a place to drop off food waste for composting.
These states rank as the most energy-efficient in 2025, data shows
Managing daily energy usage can help the environment and save you money on household utility costs, and a new report shows the states that stand out with their effectiveness using less energy.
Managing daily energy usage can help the environment and save you money on household utility costs, and a new report shows the states that stand out with their effectiveness using less energy.