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Photo of the Week: Shagbark Hickory in Spring

July 19, 2021April 30, 2017 by Deborah Edwards-Oñoro

Green buds of the Shagbark Hickory unfold amongst the peach-orange bracts

I almost missed seeing the beautiful buds of the Shagbark Hickory as I was hiking the trails at the University of Michigan-Dearborn Environmental Interpretive Center and looking for colorful spring birds. Some movement caught my eye. I turned around to see the unfolding compound leaves of the hickory buds. Not sure I’ve ever seen Shagbark… Continue reading Photo of the Week: Shagbark Hickory in Spring

Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Detroit to Take Place May 18

July 19, 2021April 24, 2017 by Deborah Edwards-Oñoro

Returning for the fourth year, Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), Detroit will be held May 18, 2017 at Bamboo Detroit in downtown Detroit, Michigan. Continue reading Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Detroit to Take Place May 18

Photo of the Week: White-throated Sparrow

July 19, 2021April 23, 2017 by Deborah Edwards-Oñoro

White-throated sparrow walking through wood mulch and grass

One of the prettiest birds for me to see in spring, other than the warblers, is the White-throated Sparrow.

The broad yellow eyebrow, dark stripes on the head, and bright white throat always stand out as the bird weaves its way through grass and brushy areas of gardens and woods. Continue reading Photo of the Week: White-throated Sparrow

Photo of the Week: Shagbark Hickory in Spring

Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Detroit to Take Place May 18

Photo of the Week: White-throated Sparrow

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