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
Mushrooms are a constant but sometimes overlooked organism seen while walking in the woods. One of the most common mushrooms I see year-round is commonly called turkey tail, or Trametes versicolor. No, this fungus doesn’t…continue reading
MEMORIALS: Donations were made in memory of MJ Yoder, Jacques Schillio, and Jackie Taglia. THANK YOU! A great BIG thank you to all of the volunteers who helped us with the Spring Stampede this year!…continue reading
If you hear the loud, piercing call of a red-tailed hawk, be sure to check twice that you aren’t being tricked by a blue jay. Blue jays, among other bird species, are great at mimicking…continue reading
Most people will never observe a shrew in their life, but if you are lucky you’ll be in for a fun experience. Shrews are small mammals with dense fur, an elongate snout, and spend a…continue reading
