Bats are important agricultural pest controllers, but you won’t be seeing them for another five or six months. All the bat species in Michigan are insect eaters and can’t survive without food in winter. To…continue reading
If you walk around wetlands in the fall you may notice a white, cotton candy-like growth on an alder or maple tree. Don’t try to eat it because this is actually a group of insects…continue reading
Cross-country ski and snowshoe rental will be available as soon as there is enough snow! We have ski equipment for ages 5 and up. The cost for members is $7/adult and $4/child. The cost for …continue reading
The sight of a necrophagous bird feasting on its roadkill meal repulses many people. However, these scavengers, particularly turkey vultures, are important “germ cleansers.” When they eat animals that died from a bacterial or viral…continue reading
Butterfly House: The butterfly house will be closing for the season on September 30th. If you have not made it out to visit the butterfly house this season please take an opportunity to do so.…continue reading
Spots of purple dot the edges of rivers, lakes, and ditches around southwest Michigan in the late summer. Many people enjoy the bright color of the purple loosestrife plant as they boat and hike around,…continue reading
MEMORIALS: A donation was made in memory of Doris Geer. THANK YOU! A great BIG thank you to all of the volunteers who helped us with the butterfly programs this spring! We had over 1200…continue reading
Left: Nate Fuller, Sarett’s new director. Right: Dianne Braybrook, retiring director After giving over 37 years to Sarett, Dianne is ready to enjoy her well-earned retirement. Her mischievous smile and wit have not changed a…continue reading
Being a naturalist means you get a lot of questions about nature, the status of animals and plants in our community and the world, and science in general. It’s important to stay up to date…continue reading
Tree buds demonstrate that nature is not a procrastinator. Last summer, when the tree completed its growth for that year, it started preparing for the following year by producing new leaves and flowers. Because these…continue reading
