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Wildlife Tag

February 17, 2015
in Features

A Michigan fish that was – the Arctic Grayling

Have you ever heard of the Arctic Grayling? Before the abundance of brown trout and steelhead in Michigan’s rivers, this fish with the large dorsal fin is the one that anglers dreamt about. And it’s possible that it might make a return.   A victim of the logging

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Them: "I never see you at the club." 

Well, *this* Tuesday, we were busy moth sheeting with @querkuscreative and @johnballzoogr at Saul Lake Bog Nature Preserve, and the party was bumpin! Thanks to the nearly 50 people who joined us to marvel at bugs in the bog and the prairie. Thanks especially to Spencer of Querkus Creative and Makayla and Travis of John Ball Zoo for sharing their knowledge and leading this final show of the Moths On Tour series this year. 🦋 🐛 🪲
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Cool fungus alert 🚨 These little guys were spotted at Bradford Dickinson White Nature Preserve in Lowell. They belong to the Stemonitis genus of slime molds and grow on decaying wood.

Learn more about Bradford Dickinson White Nature Preserve on the Explore page of our website. Link in our profile!
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Did you know that August is National Make a Will Month? It’s estimated that only 32% of Americans have a will. This month is a great chance to dedicate time to the important task of planning for the future – ensuring that your wishes are honored, protecting the people you love, and leaving a legacy that reflects your values.

Designating the Land Conservancy of West Michigan as a beneficiary in your will is one way you can ensure keeping nature nearby is part of your legacy. Your financial advisor can help you understand the benefits and methods of making a planned gift and which option is right for you. Check out our website to learn more about ways you can leave a legacy of healthy, protected natural lands. Link in our profile.
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Thank you to the volunteers who joined us for last weekend's Second Saturday Workday at Dumaw Woodland Nature Preserve! The crew helped remove invasive plants and shrubs to maintain health in the habitats the preserve protects. Their efforts on Saturday supported our long-term goal to encourage the development of mature, biodiverse ecosystems at this preserve. Plus, we had a great time! 🌳 

Photos by Jo Ann Barrett. You can learn more about Dumaw Woodland Nature Preserve on our website. Link in our profile!
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Four new board members joined our team in July! Please join us in welcoming Tom Comer, Joe Engel, Mary O'Neill, and Scott Timmer to the Land Conservancy Board of Directors. 🎉Learn more about them on our blog! Link in our profile.

Photo: Land Conservancy staff and board members toured Wege Foundation Natural Area together in June, highlighting the restoration work in progress there.
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This Saturday! Join the Land Conservancy of West Michigan as we remove invasive shrubs at Dumaw Woodland Nature Preserve and work to restore healthier conditions to this important habitat. Learn more and register to attend on our website. Link in our profile.
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Have you ever seen a dung beetle? This one was spotted pushing its... cargo up a dune at one of our lakeshore nature preserves.

Dung beetles are one of nature's recyclers. This beetle will bury its dung ball, which will later be used for a female to lay her eggs in or for adults to feed on. Their coprophagous habits may gross you out, but dung beetles are a great help. By burying the dung they collect, they loosen and nourish the soil and keep farms, forests, and prairies smelling good and free of swarming flies.
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We were very grateful to be present at @pleasant.peninsula this past weekend amongst many wonderful conservation organizations and artists. Thank you to our hosts for putting on such an inspiring and educational festival! 

We asked visitors to our table to answer the question “What do you love most about nature nearby?” and they had some great answers. See a selection of them in the photos above!
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