MUSIC & BUTTERFLIES: This summer we have invited area students to play their instruments in the butterfly house. Please check our schedule of performances in the newsletter and on our webpage. It is truly a…continue reading
A sharp-eyed naturalist spied this creature sitting on a wooden rail. The students couldn’t see it. If he nudged it a bit to make it move, the camouflage pattern would “disappear.” But, if he nudged…continue reading
Last week a curious student wanted to know if butterflies were around when the dinosaurs existed. That was a stumper, so off to Google I went. The daintiness of a butterfly’s body makes the odds…continue reading
What are the warning signs that someone may become an animal kidnapper? A belief that animal mothers care for their offspring every minute of every day. A belief in the myth that animal mothers reject…continue reading
The large number of tiny white flowers that cover the branches of the leatherleaf plant in our demonstration bog indicates that the plant had a good amount of snow cover this past winter. If the…continue reading
The variety of organisms that we find during our pond explorations is a pretty good indicator that Sarett’s wetlands have good water quality. Recent student surveys included mayfly nymphs, considered to be a major indicator…continue reading
Spring means the arrival of many migratory birds and one species that can be seen while driving around or hiking locally is the eastern meadowlark. The robin-sized species can commonly be found singing from fenceposts…continue reading
Thanks to a generous grant from the Heart of Cook we will be able to make the following improvements to our trail system. HIGHLINE TRAIL. Sarett naturalists will be adding on to the “challenge” trail…continue reading
As we peered through the pond ice, a quick movement caught our eye. The students declared it to be an illusion because “It’s too cold for anything to be moving.” And, then…an aquatic sowbug slowly…continue reading
Wood ducks are a common breeder and year-round resident in southwest Michigan, but sneaking up on one is an almost impossible task. They are very sensitive to sound and will flee the area with the…continue reading
