https://www.wcmu.org/tags/nature Nature en-US Copyright Fri, 26 Dec 2025 17:15:54 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-26/how-big-was-that-tree-learn-more-about-the-biggest-trees-found-in-michigan-in-2025 The nonprofit organization ReLeaf Michigan organized the 2025 Big Tree Hunt. Fri, 26 Dec 2025 17:15:54 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-26/how-big-was-that-tree-learn-more-about-the-biggest-trees-found-in-michigan-in-2025 Grace Walker https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-09-29/leelanau-conservancy-meets-8-million-goal-for-sugar-loaf No ski lift — but instead, hiking, biking and cross country ski trails, and views of the whole peninsula and Lake Michigan. Mon, 29 Sep 2025 09:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-09-29/leelanau-conservancy-meets-8-million-goal-for-sugar-loaf Claire Keenan-Kurgan https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-06-30/wildlife-change-and-dont-change-on-tiny-lake-huron-island-scientists-say In nature, a lot can change on a largely uninhabited Great Lakes island over the course of a century. And a lot can stay the same. That includes the disappearance and appearance of wildlife species. That’s what scientists discovered when they inventoried mammals and amphibians on Charity Island, a 252-acre speck near the mouth of Saginaw Bay in Lake Huron. Mon, 30 Jun 2025 21:54:20 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-06-30/wildlife-change-and-dont-change-on-tiny-lake-huron-island-scientists-say Eric Freedman https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-03-19/the-hemlock-woolly-adelgid-turns-up-in-van-buren-county Two infected trees were found in Van Buren State Park, marking the eleventh county in Michigan with evidence of the invasive species. Wed, 19 Mar 2025 14:37:33 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-03-19/the-hemlock-woolly-adelgid-turns-up-in-van-buren-county Jessi Phillips https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-09-04/new-mural-in-atlanta-sparks-positive-reactions In northeast Michigan, a business owner decided to brighten up the entrance of his town by commissioning an artist. The panoramic, nature-inspired vignettes alongside his motel have made heads turn in the town of Atlanta. Wed, 04 Sep 2024 21:42:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-09-04/new-mural-in-atlanta-sparks-positive-reactions Courtney Boyd https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-02/folk-artist-luke-woltanski-shares-how-northern-michigan-culture-influences-his-music Luke Woltanski is a singer/songwriter from the Kalamazoo area, and, like many Michiganders, he spent his summers up north in the wilderness. The northern region is what has influenced his music the most, but the people are just as important to him. Tue, 02 Jul 2024 22:23:50 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-02/folk-artist-luke-woltanski-shares-how-northern-michigan-culture-influences-his-music Draya Raby https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-04-30/sault-ste-marie-tribe-passes-resolution-on-rights-of-nature The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians has passed a new resolution recognizing nature’s inherent rights. Tue, 30 Apr 2024 21:30:38 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-04-30/sault-ste-marie-tribe-passes-resolution-on-rights-of-nature Ellie Katz https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-02-07/planned-addition-to-sleeping-bear-heritage-trail-would-require-removal-of-thousands-of-young-trees The Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail stretches about 20 miles through Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. A new segment of the trail would add about five miles, but require the removal of over 7,200 trees, according to one independent analysis. Wed, 07 Feb 2024 22:36:25 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-02-07/planned-addition-to-sleeping-bear-heritage-trail-would-require-removal-of-thousands-of-young-trees Beth Weiler https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-01-17/new-nature-preserve-set-to-open-near-charlevoix-this-fall The preserve will feature trails throughout the 56 acre forest and include access to a quarter mile of shoreline along Lake Michigan. Wed, 17 Jan 2024 23:05:14 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-01-17/new-nature-preserve-set-to-open-near-charlevoix-this-fall Renae King https://www.wcmu.org/show/from-the-ground-up/2023-11-18/take-a-hike Judy joins Mike LeValley, Executive Director of the Chippewa Watershed Conservancy, for a walk at Sylvan Solace Nature Preserve. Learn about what they see! Sat, 18 Nov 2023 14:40:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/show/from-the-ground-up/2023-11-18/take-a-hike Judy Wagley