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Story and photos by Master Naturalist Doug Jackson “Beneath this snowy mantle, cold and clean, The unborn grass lies waiting for its coat to turn green. The snowbird sings the song he always sings, And speaks to me of flowers … Read more
Story and photos by Tom Hodgson It’s been a great fall season. Autumn leaf colors have been excellent and long lasting. Goldenrod and daisy-like asters have brightened area fields with their blossoms of yellow, pink, blue and purple. October weather … Read more
Story and photos by Tom Hodgson What is an irruptive year? It is a year that feeder watchers love. This is when birds that live in the boreal forests of Canada and extreme northern U.S. decide to take a trip … Read more
By Tom Hodgson Some folks keep their seed feeders filled year around. I do not. I take mine down in early April and exchange them for oriole and hummingbird feeders. The orioles left us in early September. I saw my … Read more
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Tom Hodgson and the Waterloo Natural History Association for the information and photos in this column.) Every year, the town of Hinckley, Ohio celebrates the return of the “Buzzards.” Everyone has to have something … Read more
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Katie Keen and Holly Vaughn for the information in this story.) With the arrival of spring, wild animals are giving birth and hatching the next generation of Michigan’s wildlife. Baby red foxes appeared in … Read more
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Tom Hodgson and the Waterloo Natural History Association for the information and photo in this column.) For those of us who are anxiously waiting for any sign of spring, this early butterfly may be … Read more
(Chelsea Update would like to welcome back and thank Tom Hodgson and the Waterloo Natural History Association for the information and photos in this column.) The long winter season is finally drawing to a close and signs of spring are … Read more
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Dennis Rice for the information in this story.) Homeowners can reduce their heating costs by planting tree and shrub windbreaks. Windbreaks provide protection for up to 10 times their height by reducing wind speeds … Read more
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Tom Hodgson and the Waterloo Natural History Association for the information and photos in this column. This is the second part of a series of columns on deer. For part 1, click here.) … Read more
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Tm Hodgson and the Waterloo Natural History Association for the information and photos in this column.) While driving area roads one can’t help but notice the profusion of roadside wildflowers currently in bloom. Blossoms … Read more
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Ross Richardson for the photo gallery below taken during a recent walk in the woods.)
(Chelsea Update would like to thank the Michigan Radio, 91.7, website for the information and quote in this article) By Elizabeth Richardson Photos by Ross Richardson Beavers are back in southeast Michigan. It’s been about 150 years since they have … Read more
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Tom Hodgson and the Waterloo Natural History Association for the information and photos in this column.) The fen at Park Lyndon, the Nan Weston Preserve and the Waterloo and Pinckney Recreation Areas all provide … Read more