Letโs talk about Michigan spiders: Some to fear and one to keep as a house guestI donโt know about you, but Iโm starting to see a lot of spiders around my house.
Spring is here: Hummingbirds spotted in Michigan for first time in 2023This is not a drill! Hummingbirds have been sighted in Michigan for the first time this year.
Meet Michiganโs snakes: There are 18 species of snakes found in Michigan and only 1 is venomousThere are 18 species of snake found in Michigan and only one of them is venomous.
Not an easy task: Tips for getting rid of fleas once they invade your homeA flea is a very small insect that survives by feeding on animal or human blood.
Letโs talk about Michigan ladybugs: Why theyโre in your home and why you should do nothing about itAs the weather starts to cool off, lady beetles start looking for places to hide away throughout the winter.
Michigan has 8 invasive crustaceans to watch out for: Hereโs what they are and the threat they poseThere are eight crustaceans on Michiganโs list of invasive species that you should know about.
Meet Michiganโs 8 invasive insects: What they are, the damage they cause and what to do about themMichigan has eight insects on its invasive species list.
Letโs talk about Michiganโs 2 invasive mammals: A large, destructive rodent and aggressive wild boarsThere are two mammals on Michiganโs list of invasive species to watch out for.
Where to find zero-waste grocery stores in Metro Detroit (and why to use them)Here's a guide to zero waste grocery stores around Metro Detroit, what they are, where they are, and more.
Michiganโs last execution 84 years ago: That manโs story and a look at the death penalty todayThe last person to face the death penalty in Michigan was executed 84 years ago by the federal government.
Today in 2002: Cursing declared legal in MichiganSwearing in Michigan was technically illegal up until one man fought for his First Amendment right in 2002.
Donโt be basic: 22 off-the-beaten-path Michigan attractions to check outHere youโll find a bucket list of places to visit around the state that are not your run-of-the-mill spots. You may have never heard of these places, some were new to me as well. Happy touristing!
Michigan gets 3rd official Dark Sky Park, the first in the Upper PeninsulaThe International Dark-Sky Association (IDA), a group that works to protect the night from light pollution, has named Keweenaw Dark Sky Park the newest addition to the International Dark Sky Places Program.
Today in Michigan history: Circus hippopotamus escapes into the Detroit RiverOn this day, nearly 160 years ago, a circus hippopotamus escaped his cage and jumped into the Detroit River.
Who knew beaches in the dark could be so fun? Fluorescent rocks found on Michiganโs shoresWhat is dismissed in the daylight is considered treasure when the sun sets. While some hunt for the well-known, others know of a different prize that can only be found under the glow of a 365nm UV light.
Letโs talk about Michiganโs invasive aquatic plants: How to identify them and the dangers they poseThere are two invasive trees and seven invasive shrubs that Michigan officials want residents to be aware of.
Letโs talk about Michiganโs invasive trees and shrubs: How to identify them and the threat they poseThere are two invasive trees and seven invasive shrubs that Michigan officials want residents to be aware of.
Itโs no myth: The story of the elephant buried at former Waterford mallMany believe the death and burial of a circus elephant named Little Jennie in Oakland County to be a myth. Others actually recall the event vividly.
Letโs talk about Michiganโs invasive herbs: How to identify them and the threat they poseThere are eight invasive herbs that Michigan officials want residents to be aware of.
Get Caught Up: Letโs talk about Michigan stink bugs -- Why are they here? What should you do about it?Theyโre here. Stink bugs. Crawling out of their hiding spaces and into view. Ugh.
Letโs talk about Michigan stink bugs: Why are they here? What should you do about it?Theyโre here. Stink bugs. Crawling out of their hiding spaces and into view. Ugh.
Letโs talk about Michigan ticks: 5 you should be familiar with, how to prevent a bite and what to do if you find oneTicks are the reason I tuck my pants into tall socks when I go hiking.
Get Caught Up: Letโs talk about Michigan mosquitoes -- are they eating you alive? Hereโs what to knowWhenever I step into my backyard I am inundated with mosquitoes.
Letโs talk about Michigan mosquitoes: Are they eating you alive? Hereโs what to knowWhenever I step into my backyard I am inundated with mosquitoes.