One of the first wildflowers to bloom in spring, Twinleaf is not a common flower for me to see in southeast Michigan.
I’m used to spotting Yellow Trout Lilies, Rue Anemone, and Great White Trilliums in the forest when I go birding in spring, before trees and shrubs leaf out.
They often blanket the forest floor, along with skunk cabbages, one of the first plants to emerge after a long Michigan winter.
Continue reading Photo of the Week: Twinleaf, Spring Wildflower
When I walked through Kellogg Park in downtown Plymouth, Michigan this week, I was pleasantly surprised to discover the Spring Fever decorations from local businesses and civic groups. Like Scarecrows in October and Christmas Trees in December displays, local organizations were invited to sponsor and decorate Spring Fever displays for Kellogg Park. I found cute… Continue reading Photo of the Week: Celebrating Spring in Kellogg Park
While northern parts of Michigan were hit this weekend with a spring snow storm of six to 10 inches of snow, those of us in southeast Michigan had a weekend of spring rain showers, strong winds up to 60 miles per hour overnight, and bright blue skies, calm breezes, and sunshine this morning. Over the… Continue reading Photo of the Week: Crocuses in Bloom on a Sunny Day