nature

Looking for budget-friendly summer activities? Blandford Nature Center and Kent County are bringing low-cost nature programs to 6 parks, with classes including sensory walks, nature art, birding, and kayaking.

Over 100 million birds have entered Michigan since March, and the peak is happening right now. Here's what to expect.

These low-growing prickly pear plants have figured out how to handle snow and freezing temps.

After being saved and brought to the Michigan Duck Rescue and Sanctuary, Mike the duck is now going viral for loving every second of a car ride.

Here's a chance for you to get outside and watch spring unfold in West Michigan. For the whole month of April Grand Rapids' Blanford Nature Center is offering free admission.

Warblers, orioles, and other songbirds will soon be returning to Michigan. Here’s the expected migration timeline.

A 4-gram painted turtle had to be rescued after emerging too early during Michigan’s strange late-winter conditions.

From big cats to wild turkeys, Michigan has a clear line on certain exotic animals. Here’s what the state says you absolutely cannot bring home.

Michigan skunk mating season is here, and encounters are about to increase.

The deer have been a park fixture for generations, but inbreeding and facility issues have put their future in jeopardy.

Michigan State Troopers in Grayling rescued an injured red-tailed hawk on Oct. 15 in a parking lot using a blanket and pet carrier—watch video of the rescue.

Blanford Nature Center has a new Virginia opossum! Vote for your favorite "O" name—Odin, Opie, Orville, or Oscar—before Sept. 26 and help welcome this adorable resident.