Belle Isle State Park

Photo of the Week: Belle Isle State Park Anna Scripps Conservatory Under Construction

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Metal scaffolding surrounds the domed glass house of the conservatory, the green aquarium building nearby reflects the sunshine.

When I went birding at Belle Isle State Park in Detroit this weekend, I saw scaffolding is now in place over the dome at the Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory. One of my favorite places to escape the winter cold before the Covid pandemic, the conservatory closed in November 2022 to begin renovations, including: First step… Continue reading Photo of the Week: Belle Isle State Park Anna Scripps Conservatory Under Construction

Photo of the Week: Nancy Brown Peace Carillon

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Yellow yarrow and orange butterfly flowers lay a carpet in front of the gray stone Nancy Brown Peace Carillon, blue sky with wispy white clouds in the background.

As you travel the outer road around Belle Isle State Park near the Detroit River boat channel between Detroit, Michigan and Windsor, Ontario, Canada, you can’t miss the tall gray tower north of the road.

When I saw the Nancy Brown Peace Carillon this week, gorgeous early summer blooms of yarrow and orange butterfly milkweed in Oudolf Garden Detroit created a beautiful carpet of color in front of the tower.

Dedicated to peace, the 85-foot tall neo-Gothic tower has a rich history.

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Photo of the Week: Beaver Damage at Belle Isle State Park

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Two willow on the edge of the lake, one tree showing the gnaw marks around the base of the tree. The second tree has fallen over, from the gnaw marks of the beaver.

When news spread beavers had returned to Belle Isle in 2012, after almost 100 years away, people were excited!

An indicator species for successful wildlife management and habitat restoration, beavers returning to Belle Isle was positive news for Detroit River water quality.

Unfortunately, recently, the beavers’ hard work on the island has resulted in many trees being damaged and felled.

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