Photo of the Week: Zibiwés Nature Area Naming Ceremony

Over two dozen people stand next to the Zibewest Nature Area sign after the naming dedication. White outdoor tent can be seen in the background.

With clear blue skies, bright sunshine, and temperatures in the low 70’s (Farenheit), you couldn’t have asked for a better day for our township to hold the official outdoors naming ceremony for Zibiwés Nature Area.

Formerly known as Patriot Park, the nature area is a favorite birding and hiking location for me as well as other outdoor enthusiasts.

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Photo of the Week: Fierce Looking Lake Erie

Rough gray waves wash up on the Lake Erie shoreline, a fallen brown tree limb lays across the wet beach. In the background, grayish clouds cover the sky with only a small sliver of bluish-gray sky on the horizon.

This week in southeast Michigan seemed to be a never-ending run of cloudy and chilly days. I love fall in Michigan, with clear blue skies and trees covered in bright orange, red, and gold colors. But fall in Michigan also brings days with clouds, rain, and gray skies. Which is when I visited the Lake… Continue reading Photo of the Week: Fierce Looking Lake Erie

Photo of the Week: Ring of Fire 2023 Annular Solar Eclipse

A large golden-orange ring against a black background. The black inside the ring is the moon; the outside ring is the Sun.

Like thousands of other folks this weekend, I couldn’t wait to see the annular solar eclipse and ring of fire. The solar eclipse would cross parts of the United States on October 14th, starting in Oregon on the west coast and arching down to Texas before heading to Central America and eventually Brazil. While Michigan… Continue reading Photo of the Week: Ring of Fire 2023 Annular Solar Eclipse