It’s been 17 years since the last brood 10 periodical cicada emergence. This spring, in late May and early June, parts of Michigan, as well as parts of fifteen other states in eastern United States…continue reading
Eastern massasauga rattlesnakes are a native species protected through state and federal laws and deemed a federally threatened species due mostly to habitat loss and human persecution. They typically occupy areas such as prairie fens,…continue reading
Your backyard birdseed feeders may be attracting more than the songbirds and squirrels. The concentration of small birds and mammals with feeders also attracts birds higher up on the food chain, such as hawks. Typical…continue reading
With snow on the ground, we can get a glimpse into the secret life of animals living around our houses and the trails we hike on. The best time to find good tracks is after…continue reading
‘Tis the season of evergreens, also known as conifers. Michigan is home to many different native and non-native species of conifers, commonly called evergreens because we perceive these trees to be ever green, with the…continue reading
The food resources up north must be scarce this year. Local yards have become a winter home for red-breasted nuthatches which normally hang out in the north. Fortunately for me a pair has been hanging…continue reading
Technology and nature are combined more than ever these days. Staff at Sarett have found so many useful (and free) smartphone apps that help us, and can help you, become a better naturalist! Here are…continue reading
Fall bird migration is in full swing and with it comes deadly dangers: window collisions. Glass reflects the landscape and birds think they can continue flying into the “trees.” Predators take advantage of the increase…continue reading
COVID-19 UPDATE Sarett Nature Center’s trails remain open and free of charge to the community during these challenging times. The board and staff of Sarett strongly believe access to nature is important for people’s physical,…continue reading
While shooting video footage with fellow Sarett Naturalists at Grand Mere State Park, we observed the most spectacular display of cardinal flower, Lobelia cardinalis, any of us had ever seen! For hundreds of feet, we…continue reading
