By Ruth Oldenburg It was an fun and interesting hike in Lowell Township?s ?Huckleberry Hills? led by Jesse Lincoln, an ecologist for the Michigan Natural Features Inventory. Jesse discovered the property by accident when driving by one day. He noticed many native plants and investigated further to find an Oak barrens. Michigan Natural Features Inventory […] Continue reading "The Treasures of Huckleberry Hills"
By Sue Bouchard RCWO?s meeting in May was led by Jeanette Henderson, Program Manager of Calvin Colleges Ecosystem Preserve. The weather was perfect for a walk through the grounds. RCWO members had an educational and fun tour of the Bunker Interpretive Center (BIC) property. Before starting our outside tour, Jeanette provided the history of the […] Continue reading "New Plans and Animal Tales"
Registration is now open for the Protecting Pollinators in Urban Landscapes Conference October 9?11, 2017 ? Park Place Hotel ? Traverse City, MI Optional Tours to Grand Traverse Butterfly House, Botanic Gardens and Winery Tour For details and registration visit: http://mailchi.mp/d44beca6669c/registration-for-protecting-pollinators-in-urban-landscapes-conference-is-now-open?e=04a03de447 Continue reading "Protecting Pollinators in Urban Landscapes Conference: Oct. 9 – 11, 2017"
At our April meeting at Calvin College Ecosystem Preserve we learned about the latest research on insects and other biological agents controlling the spread of invasives. Dr. Doug Landis, Professor of Entomology at Michigan State University spoke about three dreaded invasive plants? purple loosestrife, spotted knapweed, and garlic mustard. We learned: All organisms have natural enemies that limit their abundance. In their native region many […] Continue reading "Controlling Invasives with Insects!"
By Betsy Ford Maine On March 20, 2017 River City Wild Ones were treated to a presentation by Shaun Howard of the Nature Conservancy. Shaun earned his B.S. in Zoology from the Lyman Briggs College at Michigan State University. In the summer of 2010, Shaun joined The Nature Conservancy. He is currently the Eastern Lake […] Continue reading "Restoring Lake Michigan Coastal Ecosystems"