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.