Michigan DNR

With summer officially here, its important to remember to stay safe while swimming in The Great Lakes. While beautiful, The Great Lakes are large, powerful water systems prone to dangerous currents that can threaten even the most experienced swimmers. For more information about beach safety, plea...

Happy National Pollinator Week everyone! To celebrate, were highlighting one of the cutest native bees in Michigan! Pollinators are an essential part of our ecosystem. To help them thrive, consider planting flowers that bloom at different times across the growing season, so bumbles and other poll...

Its National Pollinator Week! To celebrate, we are thrilled to release this video highlighting conservation efforts and partnerships working to protect one of North Americas rarest butterflies, the Karner Blue. To see the full video, please check out our YouTube channel.As a federally endangered ...

Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs are a common invasive species in Michigan. They look very similar to other shield bugs, and as the name implies, they are known for the smell they make when disturbed.To learn more about invasive species, please check out the Michigan DNR website.#invasivespecies #stin...

This weekend is Three Free weekend! For two full days (June 8th and 9th), you can grab a fishing rod, ride the off-road trails and visit state parks and other outdoor locations all free of charge.We hope many of you use this weekend as an opportunity to get out and try something new!#gooutside #m...

Winter is a thing of the past. Please, go outside!Its nice out! Go to a state park!Touch some grass!#gooutside #detroit #flint #lansing #grandrapids #michigan #funny #humor

We Fixin to Fish is a nonprofit that helps connects kids with fishing in the Detroit area. Theyre powered by a family who are passionate about passing on their love of fishing. Their next fishing events:June 8thBelle Isle 8 AM - 12 PM June 9thBelle Isle 8AM - 12 PMTo learn more about how you can ...

Have you ever found a worm in your garden that seemed suspiciously wiggly? Well theres a chance that it might have been an invasive species known as a Jumping Worm. Unfortunately, Jumping Worms are already widespread in Michigan and there is little we can do to remove them. To learn more about in...

Im not sure if you were interested the mating habits of loons, but here are some fun facts about them!Did you know...- Common loons begin breeding around 2 or 3 years old.- They use physical displays and vocalizations for courtship and to defend their territory. For example, a male loon will sign...

We are all for summer fun, but even more importantly, we are here to encourage summer safety! This year for National Safe Boating Week, Michigan DNR and McDonalds of Michigan are partnering to show YOU how to be a safe boater this summer! Wear your life jacket Boat Sober Check your boat for the ...

Hey, thats not yours! Consider taking down bird feeders in areas with bears, or they might do it for you.Think about swapping for a bird bath, nest boxes or native plants to attract your feathery friends, not furry ones.#bears #blackbears #wildlife #michigan #northernmichigan #birdfeeder

Thrilled to share our recent presence at the Mi Healthy Climate Conference, where we discussed how important it is to work toward protecting our natural resources. One way we are doing that is through coaborations like this one with Saugatuck Brewing Co.As Michigans trout fishing season kicks off...