Stories

Nov 13 min read

Tamarack Tree : An Ogemaw County Year

This post is part of a project in the works; " An Ogemaw County Year". The blog and eventually the book will encompass nature noticing,...

Sep 84 min read

Brown Trout : An Ogemaw County Year

But those who fish the Rifle river, or any river, in September know a different story. The air is crisper, the river quieter.

Aug 303 min read

Monarch Butterfly: An Ogemaw County Year

It doesn’t take long before I see the first Monarch flutter by, its distinctive orange and black wings standing out against the blue sky.

Jun 203 min read

An Ogemaw County Year : June Fawns

This post is part of a project in the works; " An Ogemaw County Year". The blog and eventually the book will encompass nature noticing,...

Nov 23, 20232 min read

Meet Ruffed Grouse

Ruffed Grouse. Known scientifically as Bonasa umbellus, these birds captivate with their drumming displays and natural adaptation

Nov 3, 20232 min read

Meet American Woodcock

Nestled in the heart of the Midwest, the American Woodcock, scientifically known as Scolopax minor, is a fascinating bird that thrives in...

Aug 25, 20232 min read

Meet Stick Insects

The scientific name for stick insects is Phasmatodea, from the Greek word phasma (“phantom”), which refers to this insect’s ability to...

Jul 20, 20232 min read

Meet White Shoal Lighthouse

White Shoal Lighthouse is located in the middle of the Straits of Mackinac about 20 miles west of the Mackinac Bridge on a shoal covered...

Apr 27, 20232 min read

Meet Ramps

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

Mar 13, 20233 min read

Meet Grayling - What Happened to Michigan Grayling?

Grayling were once abundant in Michigan rivers and found nowhere else on earth. They were easy to catch, good eating, and beautiful, with...

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