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The Detroit Zoo offers free tickets for recycling electronics on April 20-21. Participants can also enjoy GreenFest activities. Secure data erasure is ensured.
Balduck Park in Detroit unveils a $1.5 million upgrade, including new walkways, playgrounds, a dog park, and a picnic shelter. The improvements are funded by various sources including donations.
South Haven considers reinstating lifeguards at its beaches following drownings, urged by advocates who see it as a needed safety measure amidst rising tourism.
An invasive pest, the hemlock woolly adelgid, has been found in Antrim County, Michigan, marking the eighth county infected. Residents are urged to report sightings to help protect the state's hemlocks.
The John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids is reopening with new animals and experiences, including a virtual gorilla encounter, aimed at education and conservation.
Michigan awards $3.6 million to projects fighting invasive species, aiming to protect the state's ecosystems through early detection, eradication, and control.
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore has closed trails due to the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid infestation, threatening local hemlock trees and biodiversity.
Isle Royale National Park in Michigan, renowned for its solitude and rugged beauty, was the fifth least visited US national park in 2023, with just 28,965 visitors.
The Cherry Bowl Drive-In Theatre in Michigan is for sale at $625,000, offering a chance to preserve a nostalgic piece of Americana and potentially innovate the historic venue.
Michigan faces skunk mating season; residents advised to leash pets and remove yard attractants to avoid skunk encounters and potential rabies exposure.
Lakeview will pay $1 to acquire the former Kelsey Hospital site from Corewell Health, which will demolish the building and clear hazardous materials before the sale.
Detroit's A.B. Ford Park is closing for decontamination and renovation, including the removal of 251 trees and the addition of a new soil layer, with 600 new saplings planned for future growth.
The Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge expands by nearly 20 acres, enhancing conservation efforts, with the new land currently closed to the public.