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Discover wildlife stories and conservation happenings here in Wayne County by exploring our blog posts!


Protecting What Protects Us: New Legislation Aims to Save Michigan’s Remaining Wetlands
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
Apr 254 min read


Why Michigan is Important for Migration
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.
Apr 241 min read


Advocating for the bats of Wayne County
Have you ever noticed a bat zipping through the twilight sky? These nighttime flyers are some of the most important — and...
Oct 12, 20251 min read


Leave the stems for the birds and the bees!
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...
Sep 29, 20252 min read


The best way to help pollinators is by adding native plants
Hummingbird in Wayne County - photo credit Jan Albright According to The Conversation , many common lawn flowers in North America, such...
Sep 16, 20251 min read
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