Fall Wildflowers: Asters and Goldenrods, Oh My! Hike

Step into the colorful world of Michigan’s fall wildflowers! Join us for a guided walk to explore the key characteristics of asters, goldenrods, and other late-season blooms. Learn where to find them, identify a few common species, and uncover why this spectacular finale of the flowering season is so important to wildlife and to us! The hike is approximately 1 mile over uneven terrain and departs from the Wildlife Pub and Grill. After the hike and working up an appetite, stick around for dinner and drinks at the Pub!

The Final Flourish: Michigan’s Asters and Goldenrods Hike

Asters and goldenrods are the grand finale of the blooming season, filling fields and forests with brilliant shades of yellow, pink, purple, blue, and white. Explore how to identify common species with up-close observations, discover where to find them and which might be best suited for your yard, and learn why they are so important to wildlife and us!

The Final Flourish:

Michigan’s Asters and Goldenrods Walk and Talk

Asters and goldenrods are the grand finale of the blooming season, filling fields and forests with brilliant shades of yellow, pink, purple, blue, and white. Join me for a guided walk and talk to explore how to identify common species with up-close observations, discover where to find them and which might be best suited for your yard, and learn why they are so important to wildlife and us!

The Final Flourish: Michigan’s Asters and Goldenrods Walk

Goldenrod and aster flowers are the grand finale of the blooming season, with fields and forests flourishing with shades of yellow, pink, purple, blue, and white in the fall. This guided walk explores the key characteristics of these plant species, where to find them, a few common species, and their importance to wildlife and us!

The Hidden Life of Trees: Nature’s Unsolved Mysteries

Trees are silent witnesses to centuries of change, yet many of their most familiar behaviors remain mysteries. This talk explores some of the most surprising unanswered questions about trees, from the reasons behind autumn’s vibrant colors to why some trees just won’t drop their leaves, revealing ongoing wonder in the life of trees.

The Hidden Life of Trees: Nature’s Unsolved Mysteries

Trees are silent witnesses to centuries of change, yet many of their most familiar behaviors remain mysteries. This talk explores some of the most surprising unanswered questions about trees, from the reasons behind autumn’s vibrant colors to why some trees just won’t drop their leaves, revealing ongoing wonder in the life of trees.

The Truth About Earthworms (Celebrate World Earthworm Day!)

Earthworms are more than garden helpers — they shape soil, ecosystems, and even forests in surprising ways. This talk uncovers their biology, origins, benefits, invasive counterparts, and their hidden impacts.

The Hidden Life of Trees: Nature’s Unsolved Mysteries

Trees are silent witnesses to centuries of change, yet many of their most familiar behaviors remain mysteries. This talk explores some of the most surprising unanswered questions about trees, from the reasons behind autumn’s vibrant colors to why some trees just won’t drop their leaves, revealing ongoing wonder in the life of trees.

Morels and Other Spring Mushrooms

Explore spring’s most prized edible mushroom – morels – and the many other edible mushrooms you’re likely to encounter each spring. Learn how to spot these tasty treasures, avoid dangerous look-alikes, where and when to find them, and how to enjoy the thrill of foraging responsibly.