• Celebrate fall migration at the Bird Sanctuary

    Published on October 31, 2018
    Enjoy fall festivities at the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary’s Fall Migration Celebration on Sunday, Nov. 4 from 1 – 4 p.m.

  • Timber salvage

    Published on October 4, 2018
    Windstorms, insect outbreaks, disease epidemics, wildfire, and other disturbance events can create havoc (or opportunity!) in our woodlands. Many forestowners need to know what to do with the damaged trees before it is too late.

  • Forestry assistance

    Published on September 26, 2018
    Woodlands and wildlife can have complex relationships with each other. And both are heavily influenced by human activity, or lack of activity. For most woodland owners, obtaining assistance with managing these resources is a wise decision.

  • Oak wilt treatment success

    Published on September 14, 2018
    Oak wilt treatments were implemented on state land in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan for a three-year period 2014-2016. Sites were monitored for control success. They tell an interesting story.

  • What is the Michigan Forest Association?

    Published on July 16, 2018
    The largest share of Michigan’s forest area is owned by individuals. Some of these individuals belong to an association dedicated to the care of these woodlands, and their owners.

  • Home heating thoughts

    Published on July 9, 2018
    Home heating may not be on everyone’s mind during the summer months, unless getting through the last winter was a nail-biter. For many residences and small businesses, wood pellets are the cheapest alternative.

  • Visit the Bird Sanctuary for a morning guided birding walk

    Published on July 2, 2018
    Need a little nature in your mornings?

  • Knowing trees

    Published on June 6, 2018
    Tree identification is not only a satisfying part of nature study, it’s also crucial for diagnosing pest issues and matching planting to suitable sites. Different tree species render variable amounts of ecological services.

  • Trees have evolved to adapt to disturbance and site condition for success in regeneration

    Published on June 4, 2018
    Part 1: Disturbances like wildfire or windstorms that destroy many trees also create conditions to which native trees have developed adaptions for successful regeneration.