RANGER STEVE’S NATURE NICHE Golden Fields By Ranger Steve Mueller The field will soon be gold with value exceeding that of gold metal. Fields transforms in their own way without the aid of a forger pounding and engraving gold. Golden fields lift one’s spirits and hopes. Unlike the engravings made by metal artisans, fields are […] Continue reading "Ranger Steve’s Nature Niche: Golden Fields"
NATIVES TO KNOW Wild Columbine Aquilegia canadensis By Linda Shuster, WORC member Wild Columbine is also known as Eastern Columbine, Eastern Red Columbine, Canadian Columbine, and Wild Red Columbine. It is an herbaceous perennial that is a member of the buttercup (Ranunculaceae) family. The genus name, Aquilegia, is said to be derived from the Latin […] Continue reading "Natives to Know: Wild Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis)"
JUNE PROGRAM RECAP By Linda Shuster, WORC Member Go Beyond Beauty Presented via Zoom June 21 by Shelly Stusick Shelly Stusick is the Go Beyond Beauty Specialist at the Northwest Michigan Invasive Species Network (ISN). Go Beyond Beauty is one of several programs of the ISN, which is a Cooperative Species Management Area (CISMA). A […] Continue reading "June Program Recap: Go Beyond Beauty"
MAY PROGRAM RECAP By Linda Shuster, WORC Member Cultivating our Schoolyards as Habitat to Grow Scholars Who Will Become Stewards Presented via Zoom May 17 by Sally Triant, Grow Wise Learning Sally began by noting that children need nature; however, children today are spending less time in nature than previous generations. The Children and Nature […] Continue reading "May Program Recap"
Enchanter’s Nightshade Circaea lutetiana subsp. canadenis By Linda Shuster, WORC Member Despite its common name, Enchanter’s nightshade is not a member of the nightshade (Solanaceae) family. It is a member of the evening primrose (Onagraceae) family. The genus name, Circaea, is derived from the name of the enchantress of Greek mythology, Circe. It is said […] Continue reading "Natives to Know: Enchanter’s Nightshade"
