Conserving and enhancing Northern Michigan's natural resources to ensure healthy water, protected places and vibrant communities.
Gaylord and Alpena, MI, USA
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Clean boats = healthy waterways
Happy Summer Solstice! The Huron-Manistee National Forests and Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council will be hosting a free boat wash event, today and tomorrow, Thursday June 20& Friday June 21 from noon to 5 p.m. at Gates Lodge, 471 S. Stephan Bridge Rd, in Grayling, MI. #CDD
ALT A girl using a pressure washer to wash a boat on a trailer.
Catch the spring wildflower bloom with us June 1 on Hull Island in #Oscoda. huronpines.org/events/spring…
Please clean, drain & dry your gear between trips ~
Didymo cells have been found in section of the Au Sable River in Oscoda County.
Anglers and paddlers are urged to decontaminate waders, watercraft and gear. tinyurl.com/mrseb8m6
#CleanDrainDry #MiEnvironment #NotMiSpecies
ALT Didymo covers vegetation in an area of the Boardman River.
We saw and heard a whole bunch of birds on Saturday at North Point Nature Preserve. Check out the full list --> huronpines.org/blog/birding-… #lakehuronforever #alpena #birding
Are you doing our Trail Challenge? Log 50 miles before Aug 31 and flex with a commemorative vinyl decal huronpines.org/trailchalleng…
We found a bunch of salamanders for science.
huronpines.org/blog/gallery-…
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When a group of students lined up to use a boot brush, it warmed Tyler Lancaster's heart to know that his lesson on invasive species had already impacted the way the students thought.
Apply to help @HuronPines conserve and enhance natural resources: ow.ly/R5q750Rh7jJ
A rockstar educator & Huron Pines board member!
Earlier this month Meaghan Gass, an MSU Extension educator, received her 2024 Informal Science Teacher of the Year award from the Michigan Science Teachers Association. Congrats! canr.msu.edu/news/msu-extens…
It's that time of year to be especially careful about outdoor fires.
High Fire Danger today. Check the burn permits to see if they are allowing open burning in your community : www2.dnr.state.mi.us/burnper…
#WildfireSeason #HighFireDanger #burnpermits
ALT Fire burn in the woods in the background while yellow lines traverse the image Words read: Fire Danger Level is High Huron-Manistee National Forests.
This is National Invasive Species Awareness Week, a good time to learn about the threats posed by invasive plants & pests on our native landscapes and actions we can take to prevent their spread. #invasivespecies 1/
So far it's been found in #Missaukee, #Clare, #Kent and #Oceana counties and further spread could threaten forests and Christmas tree farm operations. Infestations kill fir trees, and containing the spread requires cutting down and mulching infected trees. 3/
This latest find emphasizes the importance of not moving firewood, and landscaping with native, locally sourced plants. Learn more about invasive species at nisaw.org. Our invasive species efforts are supported by the Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program. /end
Come along for a hike this Saturday at Hubbard Lake Nature Preserve --> huronpines.org/events/guided…
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In The Bahamas, Kirtland’s warblers live in dense coppice thickets and feed on insects and small fruits such as sage, black torch, and snowberry.
Your image could be here by entering the in the 2024 KW Young Artists' Calendar Contest. fs.usda.gov/hmnf
ALT Four Kirtland's warblers are depicted migrating to The Bahama Islands where they will over winter.
Hey folks in Rose City & Ogemaw County: We're looking for input on our plans to remove Sanback Dam, restore Beechwood Creek and improve Metcalf Park. Learn more & take our survey here: huronpines.org/blog/rose-cit…
Looking forward to an update on how protected #LakeHuron shorelines are contributing to the recovery of our piping plover friends. Join the call today at 1pm Eastern.
Join @Audubon_GL today at 1pm ET to celebrate a record-breaking Great Lakes Piping Plover breeding season this year! You'll also learn about the threats these birds still need to overcome and what you can to do help. RSVP to join! bit.ly/47W76Mu
ALT Graphic with a Piping Plover on the beach with the text "You're Invited Webinar: Great Lakes Piping Plover Recovery Progress Thu Dec 14, 1pm ET/12pm CT"
Read all about the Hull Island acquisition here: huronpines.org/blog/hull-isl… 5/6
The permanent protection of Hull Island is made possible with donations to our Land Protection Program and our ongoing $1M Community-Driven Conservation Campaign, which you can support here: secure.givelively.org/donate… /end