Land & Water

Hidden Lake Gardens’ annual plant sale takes months of preparation

Hidden Lake Gardens’ annual plant sale has become a can’t-miss event for area plant lovers over the past three decades, but although the sale takes just one day, preparation begins months in advance.

Household hazardous waste collection is May 10

Anderson Development Co., in partnership with Wacker Chemical, will host a household hazardous waste collection day on Saturday, May 10

A sense of place

The “Sense of Place Home Walk Series” takes place on public and private lands and allows tour guides to share their connections to the places they love.

Two area MSU Extension educators to be honored

Vickie Pfeifer and Phil Tocco will receive Michigan State University Extension Excellence in Teaching Awards on May 8.

Take a tree walk through Oak Grove Cemetery with David Green

MORENCI — Morenci resident David Green was walking through the town’s Oak Grove Cemetery last winter when he thought to himself, “There must be...

Local experts offer wintertime tips for gardeners

Gardeners are getting itchy to put their green thumbs to work, but working outside really isn’t practical right now. There are things you can do to get started on the gardening season that will satisfy the green thumb until it can get outside. 

What happens to your recycling after it goes on the truck?

There is often one sentiment among those who are hesitant to utilize their program, whether curbside or drop-off — they don’t believe it’s really being recycled. So, we did a little digging, and here’s what we’ve learned about where your recycling goes once it’s carried away by a hauler.

Solar power support brings $400,000 into Raisin Township

A state program intended to reward local governments that host renewable energy projects has awarded $400,000 to Raisin Township.

River Raisin Watershed Council names new leader

Sean Dennis has been named executive director of the River Raisin Watershed Council beginning this month. 

Allegra Baird: Deer hunting is an important part of responsible wildlife management

As deer season comes to a close, let’s talk about deer from a wildlife management perspective.