Category Archives: nature

southern links trail

Cool. They’re starting the second phase of the Southern Links Trailway. Work begins Monday, July 6, with an estimated completion in June 2010. According to MDOT: Crews are now working to convert the former Penn Central Railroad into a non-motorized … Continue reading

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clikt-it: nest in the grass

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clikt-it: flooding in the park downtown

when it rains….

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wild lapeer

running wild Okay, hands down, for me, the coolest part of Wild Lapeer this year: people “running wild” in the first ever Elite Feet Wild Lapeer run/walk event. Great to see those folks come running, jogging, or trudging for the … Continue reading

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polly ann trail

walk the walk June 6 is the date of the Polly Ann Trail Walk. Starts in Imlay City, and the walk is between Imlay City and Dryden.   The Polly Ann Trail is great. Kudos to the friends of the … Continue reading

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wild lapeer

inside out Speaking of trees, and birds, and bugs ……reminds me of the upcoming local celebration of all things “outdoors,” Wild Lapeer. Technically, I guess it’s an Earth Day event. This will be the sixth annual Wild Lapeer. Seems like … Continue reading

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emerald ash

visitors Ever notice any of this action? Woodpeckers are chopping this tree up like Edward Scissorhands. There’s bark strewn all over the base of the tree over by the trail in Rowden Park. And the poor tree. Its days, I’m … Continue reading

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white stuff

white stuff Okay, looks like somebody did not get the memo. It’s spring. We’re in a spring frame of mind. Robins and red wing blackbirds are popping up all over. Then this. Oh, excuse me, just for a moment it … Continue reading

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