Justin Bradford

2 weeks ago | wilx.com | Justin Bradford

LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - With the unofficial start to the summer season right around the corner, I met some local ecology experts over at Fenner Nature Center to discuss ticks. The eight-legged parasitic creatures are not insects, but rather arachnids, more closely related to mites and spiders. Michigan State University professor and disease ecology expert Dr. Jean Tsao tells me that ticks have been out for a while in our state.

4 weeks ago | wilx.com | Justin Bradford

LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Warmer weather across our area means there will be more folks outdoors getting ready to enjoy a great Mid-Michigan spring and summer. I strolled over to Sleepy Hollow State Park near Laingsburg to learn about how the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is helping to keep the parks and their trails safe and clear for everyone. “We get out there with the Gators and we have chainsaws,” says Andy Scheitz, a Park Ranger with Sleepy Hollow. “We have a lot of downed limbs.

1 month ago | wilx.com | Justin Bradford

LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Looking for a hands-on way to help protect our precious water resources in Mid-Michigan? The Eaton Conservation District and The University of Olivet could use your help. It’s free, and all it requires is a bit of your spare time. On the first three Fridays of May, the Eaton County Collaborative Stream Monitoring Program will take place, establishing cooperative learning and building relationships between volunteer community scientists and students.

1 month ago | wilx.com | Justin Bradford

LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Pleasant weather on the horizon has golfers of all skill levels ready to get back into the swing of things. I visited Michigan State’s Forest Akers courses this past week and spoke to Bryan Harris, the General Manager of the courses, to find out what goes into keeping both maintained for play as the spring gets underway. “We did a little bit of work this last fall on our other golf course, and it seems to help a little bit,” Harris informs me.

Mar 6, 2025 | medium.com | Justin Bradford

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