2+ day, 18+ hour ago   (209+ words) – Convention and Visitor Bureau – table and handouts of area – TBAS/Bird City -handouts and free bird beanie babies for kids – TBAS Spotting scope and binocular station – Build a bluebird house (limited number) – ABC Bird Center – Window Strike Prevention – Besser Museum…...

5+ day, 6+ hour ago   (725+ words) LANSING -- A recent study uncovers the changes within historical tree biodiversity hotspots in Michigan and elsewhere in the Midwest, with implications for new conservation efforts in forested areas of concern. "When we think about biodiversity hotspots, these are areas that…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (108+ words) The Alpena News Alcona library series explores the enduring legacy of sandhill cranes HARRISVILLE – The Alcona County Library will present "Sandhill Cranes: Ancient Birds, Enduring Legacy" on Sept. 12, at 10:30 a.m. at the Harrisville branch. Presented by AuSable Valley Audubon, the…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (615+ words) ALPENA -- The Alpena County Sheriff's Office hired its new Animal Control Officer this month, bringing on a local animal rehabilitator, Ashley Kolnowski, to run the law enforcement side of animal control. Kolnowski owns and operates Alpena's Bird Center (ABC) in…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (493+ words) LANSING – If you spot a hen turkey leading a line of poults (baby turkeys) this summer, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources wants to hear from you. “Summer is one of the best times of year to see wild turkey…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (836+ words) This is the second installment of a two part series covering fisheries heritage on the Great Lakes, covering the recovery of the Great Lakes fisheries and the contributions of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources research vessel, Chinook. According to…...