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The Tamarack tree stands out as a unique gem in the state's landscape. Unlike most conifers, the Tamarack tree (Larix laricina) sheds its...

Michigan is home to three predominant species of aspen, each with its distinct characteristics. Aspens often hold their leaves later into...

Birch trees are found throughout Michigan but did you know there are multiple varieties? These birch trees not only play a vital role in...

Michigan's diverse ecosystems hold a hidden natural treasure - Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana). This deciduous shrub, part of the...

Sharp-shinned Hawks are small hawks characterized by their short wings, long tails, and distinctive slate-blue plumage in adults. They...

Michigan is blessed with a diverse range of wildlife, and among its avian residents, the American Kestrel (Falco sparverius) stands out...

Monarch butterflies have bright orange wings covered with black veins and rimmed with a black border and white dots. This brilliant...

Gray tree frogs live in forested areas throughout the eastern United States and southern Ontario. They are about two inches long and have...

Wood frogs are found only in the United States and Canada. They are about three inches long and have bumpy skin that comes in several...

Trout lilies begin to bloom in Michigan’s deciduous forests soon after the last snow melts and the sun begins to warm the soil. These...

Trilliums are the most familiar and beloved of Michigan’s woodland wildflowers. They thrive in the rich, acidic soil of deciduous...

Ramps (also known as wild leeks) are members of the allium family, which includes chives, garlic, leeks, scallions, and shallots. Ramps...

The Kirtland’s warbler is a small gray-and-yellow bird and one of the rarest songbirds in North America. It was named after Jared...

Blue jays are a common songbird that are known for their striking blue and white plumage and one of our favorite feeder visitors. They...