The winter months are the ideal time to prune oak trees in Michigan if you don’t want to put them at high risk for oak wilt.

They’re here. Stink bugs. Crawling out of their hiding spaces and into view. Ugh.

A funding request has been submitted to study wildlife patterns with the goal of preventing animal vs. vehicle crashes in Michigan.

What’s going on with all the spiders in Michigan right now?

If you've noticed an increase in spiders lately, perhaps wrapping your porch up in web, there's a reason.

A common viral deer disease with no known treatment is believed to have killed more than 100 deer in Michigan in recent weeks.

If you're a resident in this Oakland County community, you're eligible to get a free tree and start planting.

You have to be really, really lucky to ever see one, but flying squirrels do live in Michigan.

Looking for places to get away and enjoy the beauty of Michigan? Look no further! Check out this ranked list of summer road-trip destinations all within the mitten state and find your perfect vacation.

This weekend you can fish, ride the off-road trails, and visit state parks for free.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources said that fisheries staff had to kill just over 31,000 Atlantic salmon that were sick with bacterial kidney disease (BKD).

The township is working with the Washtenaw County Health Department and the Michigan Department of Energy, Great Lakes and Environment (EGLE) to resolve the problem.

The free event will have local plant nurseries, educational speakers, vendors and a children’s play space.

Individual artists or teams from around the United States are eligible to submit designs for one or both projects up until 11:59 p.m. on June 23.

Staff at the garden said around 75 percent of the buds have bloomed.

Regional vendors will be at the Kerrytown spot selling flowers, potted plants, herbs and some vegetable seedlings.

Bovine tuberculosis (TB) was detected in wild deer in some Michigan counties, causing officials to designate two bovine TB testing areas.

Though their population has been on the decline, spongy moth caterpillars continue to be a nuisance.

A large number of fish have died, and continue to die, on a Michigan lake due to a virus, the DNR said.

There are more than 10,000 pink, red, white and yellow flowers at peak bloom.

It’s morel mushroom season in Michigan.

There are two broods of cicadas that are emerging this year, but luckily people in Michigan won’t really have to deal with them.

Saugatuck Brewing Company is teaming up with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources during trout season to raise awareness and money for habitat restoration.

The MiCorps Cooperative Lakes Monitoring Program is looking for volunteers to help gather information about water quality and fish habitat conditions in Michigan lakes.

A new law in Michigan bans noxious weeds and includes protections for milkweed.

The Michigan DNR is investigating after a gray wolf was killed in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, far south of where the state’s known wolf population lives.

A field study is being conducted in Alpena County to see if an oral bovine tuberculosis (bTB) vaccine can help protect wild deer.

The Michigan DNR stocked 2,800 large adult trout in Southeast Michigan.

Presentations will cover topics ranging from rain gardens and bathroom remodeling to home insulation and roof replacement.

The Michigan Beekeepers Association is once again making pollinator-friendly trees available for purchase online to encourage people to plant trees that will help bees and other pollinators.

Have you seen (or smelled) a skunk lately? Skunk mating season is underway in Michigan.

It’s officially that time of year when you can start to feel the daylight to be lasting just a little bit longer than usual.

Starting on Monday, construction crews will begin dismantling the bridge connecting parts of the park separated by the Huron River.

Are you putting out birdseed this winter? There are some steps you can take to help protect the birds that visit your feeder.

Firefighters pulled the dog from the Huron River just before noon on Friday.

Residents interested in joining members of the City of Ann Arbor Natural Area Preservation (NAP) department can join a community meeting and training in February to see what is involved in the program.

We asked, you delivered. Here are the winners of the 2022 A4 Fall Photo Challenge.

The Zoom-based webinar will go over the city’s efforts, oak wilt identification, how to report potential infections and community.

The fallen leaves and cool temperatures are all signs it’s safe to prune oak trees in Michigan.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources wants to know where black bear dens are and they need help from people who spend the most time outdoors.

Submit your best fall photos until noon on Friday, Nov. 4.

Crews will begin putting equipment at the site and will clear some trees near the construction zone.

Fire department officials said that the little bandit was caught in a hole in the bottom of the dumpster.

We asked to see the beautiful fall colors around your neighborhood, and you came through better than we could have imagined!

Officials said it is one of 19 towers across the state and can be used to follow birds, bats and butterflies.

They’re here. Stink bugs. Crawling out of their hiding spaces and into view. Ugh.

They’re here. Stink bugs. Crawling out of their hiding spaces and into view. Ugh.

They’re here. Stink bugs. Crawling out of their hiding spaces and into view. Ugh.

They’re here. Stink bugs. Crawling out of their hiding spaces and into view. Ugh.

The Michigan DNR has stocked more than nine million fish so far in 2023.

This is the first time the tree disease has been found in a natural area within Ann Arbor, city officials said in a notice.

If you've noticed an increase in spiders lately, perhaps wrapping your porch up in web, there's a reason.

A local couple spotted a rare albino deer grazing in a parking lot in Farmington Hills on Monday night.

More than 50 turtle hatchlings were released into wetland habitats after being removed as eggs along the path of a pipeline project in Michigan.

During the festival, ticketholders will get a free T-shirt and be able to release their own Monarch butterfly.

Late summer and early fall is the best time to catch a glimpse of the elusive freshwater jellyfish in Michigan.

Frogs around the world are under attack -- and climate change is making it worse.

Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation announced that the park’s playground would be undergoing improvements and expansion construction starting the week of July 24.

Cougars are known to be solitary and secretive animals, rarely seen in the wild. They’re known for their strength, agility, and ability to jump. Cougar attacks on humans are extremely rare.

Jack pine budworm might be the reason you’re seeing brown branches on jack pine trees.

They may carry the name of a bug you’d write a horror movie about -- but they aren’t as scary as they sound.

Dog Vomit Fungus is something you might see creeping into your backyards, sneaking across lawns and gardens. It's not pretty, and it's become a hot topic of conversation on social media.

Starting June 6, hikers can meet with staff to go on 2-3 mile hikes at selected parks around Tree Town, officials shared in a notice.

It’s not common, but there have been sightings of freshwater jellyfish throughout Michigan waters for decades.

Between June 4-10, Ann Arbrites can participate in a myriad of events organized by City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations during A2ZERO Week.

Tree Town has received “gold status” for its leadership efforts in climate resilience, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and its materials management for the third year in a row.

HSHV officials are urging Ann Arbor area pet owners to be careful of dangerous traps after the recent passage of an amendment to wildlife regulations.

The Asian tiger mosquito is an aggressive biter and has the ability to spread many viruses.

Buy vegetable seedlings, blooming bulbs, hanging baskets, flowers and herbs from local and regional vendors on May 28.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has added more nuisance animals to the list of critters property owners can kill without first obtaining a permit.

The alternative schedule will help staff observe how different pollinator-friendly plants bloom, how grasses grow, if equipment fuel emissions are reduced and if stormwater infiltration improves.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is urging people to take action now to prevent problems with wildlife this summer.

It’s the time of the year when hammerhead flatworms start making their way into the news cycle again, so here’s another story to add to the pile.

Do you fish in Lake Superior? The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is asking anglers to report marked splake.

It’s mushroom season in Michigan.

Starting at noon, Tree Town community members can rent discounted boats, listen to live music, go fishing, take a nature walk and learn about animals at Gallup Park.

Pollinator-friendly practices not only help Michigan-native species with more food and habitats but improve local ecosystems.

The Becoming an Outdoors Woman program costs $300 and runs from June 2 through June 4 at the Bay Cliff Health Camp in Marquette County. This is the 26th annual summer BOW gathering for women 18 and older.

Oak trees are at high risk for oak wilt infection between April 15 to July 15. Oak wilt is a fungal disease that can weaken white oaks and kill red oak trees within just a few weeks.

Crews will be conducting controlled burns in rain gardens in Ann Arbor on Thursday.

Do you combat garlic mustard every spring? You’ll be happy to find out that researchers are tracking an aphid that loves to feed on this invasive herb.

You might think you know the iconic piercing call of a bald eagle -- but there’s something you should know. Hollywood tricked you.

Washtenaw County residents can sign up to receive up to three free trees from the City of Ann Arbor this season.

Kaytee is recalling some of its wild bird food over elevated levels of a by-product that could harm wild birds.

There are 18 species of snake found in Michigan and only one of them is venomous.

While the weather this time of year may be annoying, it is perfect for one thing - making maple syrup! The sweet treat that pairs perfectly with pancakes actually has a long history in Michigan, and you can learn all about it at the Oakwoods Metropark in New Boston.

Starting March 15, residents are asked to turn off late-night lights and shut window blinds after 11 p.m. to help birds migrating through Ann Arbor.

Matthaei Botanical Gardens is offering free nature walks to the community through April.

Browse positions currently open at Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum.

Explore all things owls at LSNC before the big game on Super Bowl Sunday.

Submit your best winter photos until 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 27.

“This organization is one that makes a difference daily in the lives of children and families across Southeastern Michigan. I am honored to move into this role, and grateful for the opportunity to continue to build and move forward with our incredible team,” Westhoff said.

The wolf population in the Upper Peninsula has been stable for more than a decade and a survey from early 2022 confirms that trend has continued.

Railbikes are pedal-power carts that are ridden on railroad tracks and have the same style as recumbent bikes in the way people sit on them and pedal.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is asking people with eastern hemlock trees on their property to take time this winter and check them for signs of hemlock woolly adelgid.

We asked, you delivered. Here are the winners of the 2022 A4 Fall Photo Challenge.

Learn more about Ann Arbor city parks with a new interactive map.

The Underwater Pond Dome is one of the biggest attractions at Indian Springs Metropark

A course dedicated to studying freshwater jellyfish in the field has arrived to EMU.

You can purchase your 2023 Huron-Clinton Metroparks annual park pass right now.