With only a few last remaining piles of snow, it’s time to think spring and planning for our gardens.
Which is a lot easier when you can learn about native plants from fellow gardeners at local plant swaps and growers at native plant/extension sales.
For folks in southeast Michigan, I’ve compiled a list of publicly announced native plant swaps and sales happening over the next few months in our area.
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For those readers who celebrate, I hope you have a wonderful Mother’s Day with your family and friends.
We saw the family of Sandhill Cranes yesterday at Lake Erie Metropark along the western shore of Lake Erie.
First time we’ve seen a crane family in spring with young chicks (viewed from the road, photo taken at a distance away with a telephoto lens).
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It’s that time of year again when people around the world join together to watch birds as they celebrate Global Big Day.
Held the second Saturday in May, this year’s Global Big Day on May 10, 2025 invites everyone who enjoys looking at birds to join in; there’s no cost.
And you don’t need binoculars.
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