It’s been a cold spring in northern Michigan. As I tend my seedlings by the window sill before they’re ready for the greenhouse, I envision

Spring heralds new beginnings and this year we are all hopeful that life is back to it where it was before the pandemic. We are

On a walk with a famous naturalist, our group stopped under a white oak tree to rest. The ground beneath the massive oak was littered

Ever since the pandemic swept into our lives, daily routines have been altered out of necessity. We’ve learned to adapt to social distancing, wearing a

It’s still deep winter in Northern Michigan as I am writing this. An expanse of white stretches outside, punctuated by dozens of blue jays that swoop down to pick

Valentine’s Day means spending quality time with those we love—no matter what kind of love we’re celebrating—whether romantic, friendship, or family love. Let’s celebrate this

Whether you heart Valentine’s Day to the moon and back or you would rather toss it (and all its commercialism) to the curb, February is