MICHIGAN – The black bear’s winter slumber will soon be over. In late March to early May, bears leave their dens and begin looking for food to replenish their bodies.

By RACHEL COALE
Communications Rep.,
Forest Resources Div.
Michigan DNR

By Bill Cook
Organisms growing on trees concern some folks, or sometimes, engender curiosity. Typically, the first reaction is that they’re “bad” for the tree. Not usually so.

MICHIGAN – Six Colorado men have pleaded guilty to taking fish by an illegal method, stemming from an incident along the Manistee River in October.

UPPER PENINSULA – Charly Loper started with the Ottawa on February 27. Prior to beginning work with the Forest, Charly was the Bessemer City Manager for six years.

MARQUETTE - The Superior Watershed Partnership and Land Conservancy (SWP) in cooperation with Waucedah Township are pleased to announce the purchase and protection of over four miles of waterfront

IRON RIVER—Wildlife Unlimited of Iron County has announced the date of the 34th annual banquet. It will be held Saturday April 15, at the Iron County Armory in Iron River.

This year marks 45 years since the first Michigan State University (MSU) Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program came to Michigan, starting in a Wayne County Extension office.