Spring officially begins this weekend, and with the return of warm weather comes more active local wildlife. Leightner said that springtime kicks off many of their habitat projects, which are designed to benefit wildlife big and small. Leightner explained that by burning certain parts of Michigan grasslands, they’re able to help promote local plant growth and control invasive species. To find out more about how you can help with wildlife conservation, watch the video above. To learn more about Michigan’s important wildlife conservation efforts, click here.

It’s been a snowy month of February, creating beautiful sites across the state of Michigan. Along with the pretty sights, the weather also allows winter wildlife to enjoy their natural settings. The DNR also continues to work during the winter to preserve habitats for our wildlife. AdWatch the video above to hear how you can help birds that are here for our Michigan winter. To learn more about Michigan Wildlife and conservation efforts that are happening, click or tap here.

The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. There is an innovative program in which Michigan school children can learn about the outdoors while staying safe at home. Michigan Wildlife Council and the Department of Natural Resources, both big proponents of the great outdoors in Michigan, are major contributors to the program. Watch the video above to hear more about the new programs kids can enjoy, thanks to the Michigan Wildlife Council.

The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. Going outdoors and getting active can be a fun adventure when you embrace all of the beauty in Michigan’s wildlife. Anne was able to go out and get active, embrace the beauty of the state, and bring her family along. The Michigan Wildlife Council is conducting an education campaign to help Michiganders understand the importance of wildlife management. Whether you hike, fish, hunt, or birdwatch, wildlife management ensures Michigan’s forests, waters and wildlife are protected and preserved for generations to come.

Petersburg State Game Area is home to a recent wildlife habitat restoration projectPublished: December 20, 2019, 12:40 pmPheasants Forever is one of several conservation organizations in Michigan to help out with the work.

This article is sponsored by the Michigan Wildlife Council. Are you familiar with the Pointe Mouillee State Game Area? Its mission is to protect habitats and return them to their natural wetland state, whenever possible. In Michigan, the work done by Ducks Unlimited to date has contributed to the restoration of more than 80,000 acres of wetlands. To learn more about Michigan’s successful wildlife conservation work, go the Michigan Wildlife Council’s website.

Our friends at the Michigan Wildlife Council are working hard to inform people in Michigan about ways to protect and preserve our natural resources, and that includes being on the lookout for invasive species. Emily DuThinh, of the Oakland County CISMA which stands for Cooperative Invasive Species Management, joined us in the studio to talk about invasive species. DuThinh says Southeast Michigan has beautiful lakes that are being threatened by invasive species that come from overseas. These plants grow on roadsides and drainage ditches and can harm the environment by increasing the risk of fire. And if you would like to learn more about invasive species in Michigan visit, michiganinvasives.org.

One of the best things about Michigan summers are the beautiful flowers that bloom around us. We wouldn't have these colorful flowers without pollinators, which are insects that transfer pollen in and between flowers. Not only are pollinators, which include bees, butterflies and other insects, important to our flowers, they also help produce the food we eat. According to Holly Vaughn, of the Michigan Wildlife Council, the trouble begins literally in our backyards. To learn how to help Michigan pollinators, visit this website.

So what are some things that you can do at home to help these animals out? Our friends at the Michigan Wildlife Council introduced us to Holly Vaughn, the Wildlife Communications Coordinator for the DNR, to answer our questions about animals in the winter. Robins aren't the only ones to call Michigan home during the winter months, plenty of other animals have adapted to the cold as well. Holly told us that many mammals grown a thicker coat this time of year to stay warm, while birds stay warm by trapping air between their feathers and their body, fluffing up their feathers. Birds remain quite active during the winter, and squirrels do as well unless it is very cold.

The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. Michigan has all kinds of natural resources to enjoy and our partner, The Michigan Wildlife Council, is dedicated to making more people aware about wildlife and wildlife conservation efforts through their "Here For Generations" campaign. One way to enjoy the outdoors is fishing and "Trout Unlimited" is a non-profit group that protects Michigan's waterways and uses trout as great indicator species to see how healthy Michigan's waterways are. If you're interested in learning about Trout Unlimited visit their website www.michigantu.org. For more information on the Michigan Wildlife Council campaign visit www.hereformioutdoors.org.

The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. Our partner, The Michigan Wildlife Council is dedicated to helping wildlife thrive as the weather transitions. The fall season is the busy season for squirrels and other critters to gather up food to store for the winter. The Michigan Wildlife Council is increasing public awareness about wildlife conservation in Michigan through a campaign called "Here For Generations."

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