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Falcon focuses watchful eye
2+ hour, 18+ min ago (63+ words) miningjournal. net Falcon focuses watchful eye Municipalities earn environmental honors in 2025 Michigan Green Communities Challenge Marquette city manager to hold office hours M-123 resurfacing in Newberry starts Monday, July 6 City compost site to be closed Negaunee City Band to play Pioneer…...
Humpback rebound prompts more whale-watching trips in Brazil
12+ hour, 24+ min ago (435+ words) RIO DE JANEIRO " Sightings of humpback whales off Rio de Janeiro's coast are surging as they recover from decimation due to commercial whaling, prompting an acceleration in the demand for whale-watching excursions to spot the huge marine creatures during their…...
DNR needs volunteers to mentor youth in outdoor recreation activities at U. P. State Fair
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (476+ words) By the Michigan Department of Natural Resources If you're looking for a volunteer opportunity to help young people experience outdoor recreation " helping instill in them a sense of Michigan's rich natural resources heritage and traditions " then the Michigan Department of…...
Michigan State University Extension to offer Conservation Stewards program
3+ week, 1+ day ago (332+ words) miningjournal. net Michigan State University Extension to offer Conservation Stewards program MARQUETTE " Michigan State University Extension's Conservation Stewards Program is returning this fall for its 20th year across the state, and for a second year in the Upper Peninsula. The Michigan…...
Scientists find proof of invasive shrimp in Lake Superior
3+ week, 3+ day ago (527+ words) MARQUETTE " Scientists now have evidence that yet another invasive aquatic species " the bloody red shrimp " is established in all five Great Lakes. Using traps and nets, researchers last summer collected dozens of adult and juvenile specimens, including pregnant females, at…...
It's summertime and the bird sightings are only increasing
4+ week, 11+ hour ago (729+ words) Mockingbirds don't do one thing but make music for us to enjoy " but sing their hearts out for us." " Harper Lee One of the best surprises that annually come to the Upper Peninsula in May and early June is an…...
Even with most migrations over, significant sightings can be made
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (787+ words) May is the month of promise and the sweet beginnings of summer." " Unknown Some of the promises of May are still being delivered, but a quick look around finds green leaves on trees, hummingbirds, baby bunnies, packed beach parking lots…...
Outdoors North: Walking home in the darkness
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1506+ words) Silently, the morning mist is lying on the water, captive moonlight waiting for the dawn," " John Denver So slowly, I walk toward the edge of the quiet pond. I don't want to disturb anything about this scene. It is magical…...
What's Flying: Birds beginning to head our way
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (991+ words) miningjournal. net What's Flying: Birds beginning to head our way With occasional snowflakes still in the air, it's difficult to believe its mid-May. Difficult to know what is more challenging " to still be wrapping up in heavy clothes or hearing…...