Nature

In nature, a lot can change on a largely uninhabited Great Lakes island over the course of a century. And a lot can stay the same. That includes the disappearance and appearance of wildlife species. That’s what scientists discovered when they inventoried mammals and amphibians on Charity Island, a 252-acre speck near the mouth of Saginaw Bay in Lake Huron.

Two infected trees were found in Van Buren State Park, marking the eleventh county in Michigan with evidence of the invasive species.

In northeast Michigan, a business owner decided to brighten up the entrance of his town by commissioning an artist. The panoramic, nature-inspired vignettes alongside his motel have made heads turn in the town of Atlanta.

Luke Woltanski is a singer/songwriter from the Kalamazoo area, and, like many Michiganders, he spent his summers up north in the wilderness. The northern region is what has influenced his music the most, but the people are just as important to him.

The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians has passed a new resolution recognizing nature’s inherent rights.

The Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail stretches about 20 miles through Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. A new segment of the trail would add about five miles, but require the removal of over 7,200 trees, according to one independent analysis.

The preserve will feature trails throughout the 56 acre forest and include access to a quarter mile of shoreline along Lake Michigan.

Judy joins Mike LeValley, Executive Director of the Chippewa Watershed Conservancy, for a walk at Sylvan Solace Nature Preserve. Learn about what they see!

Tucked away in Hubbard Lake's forests is Mashkiki Garden. The herb shop is ran by Maryam Blackeagle who previously worked as a nurse for 40 years. Her mission in life is to help others with natural remedies; the power of the Earth.

A young author is celebrating his debut novel tomorrow with a book signing at the Oscoda library. The seven-year-old's book “The Tale of Talking Trees” tells the story of a boy and his tree friends.