WCCD BLOG

In a place like Wayne County—where roughly 95% of the land has already been developed—it’s easy to overlook what once defined the landscape. Before roads and subdivisions, this region was shaped by wetlands that absorbed stormwater, filtered pollution, and provided rich habitat for wildlife. This week, a new legislative effort led by State Representative Julie Brixie, alongside long-standing work by the Wayne County Conservation District (WCCD), is focused on protecting what

Migration is the seasonal movement of birds between breeding and wintering grounds, driven primarily by changes in food availability and nesting resources. Each spring and fall, millions of birds travel thousands of miles to take advantage of the best conditions for survival and raising young.

Have you ever noticed a bat zipping through the twilight sky? These nighttime flyers are some of the most important — and...

Some readers of the last post on floral imprints might be asking, "why do you have standing dead stems and seed heads in your garden in...

Hummingbird in Wayne County - photo credit Jan Albright According to The Conversation , many common lawn flowers in North America, such...

As we move about our largely concrete and metal environment (with the occasional street tree for ornamentation), it's easy to forget that we're part of a biosphere.

Everyone is aware of some of the benefits of trees, such as improved air quality, reduced risk of heat related illness and increased wildlife habitats. Trees can help reduce asthma problems, reduce ozone levels, and absorb carbon dioxide. Trees help with climate change also, but are you aware that they can help you destress?

I've been reading about meditation and one way to meditate for those who cannot or don't wish to sit still and think of nothing is to...