The John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids expects a pygmy hippo calf from Penelope and her mate Jahari in August, a significant event for species conservation.

High levels of E. coli have led to no-swim advisories at Dodge Park #4 Beach and Thelma Spencer Park in Oakland County, Michigan, with potential health risks for swimmers. Other popular spots in Michigan also face closures due to contamination.

Rouge Park in Detroit celebrates 100 years with a free three-day festival that includes live music, children’s activities, and a community resource fair. A ticketed event supports future park programs.

Richmond Park Pool in Grand Rapids is reopening after delays due to a pump failure, with all safety measures and staff training completed for public use.

Binder Park Zoo in Battle Creek announced the birth of a red panda cub, the first for parents Garnet and Justin. The zoo encourages quiet observation as the cub bonds with its mother.

John Ball Zoo in Michigan is considering a 190-acre former landfill site for a new aquarium that aligns with conservation goals, despite needing environmental cleanup. The $370 million project aims to make a notable economic and educational impact.

University of Michigan names two new peregrine falcon chicks Victoria and Valiant after a public voting process.

Grand Rapids' Richmond Park Pool opening is delayed due to a malfunctioning chlorination pump, with an expected opening now around June 23. Other city pools will open as scheduled on June 6.

Michigan's Forest Lake State Forest Campground closes following foreclosure and ownership change, ending a 70-year management deal with the DNR. Other local camping options are suggested.

The Lake Michigan Overlook platform at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore has been removed due to erosion, highlighting the power of nature over human-made structures.

Michigan's fisheries and aquatic habitats receive over $1.1 million in grants for nine conservation projects from the state's Fisheries Habitat Grants program.

A sewage spill in Ann Arbor, Michigan, led to 8,400 gallons of untreated waste entering the storm drain and Huron River due to a collapsed sewer pipe. City staff are assessing and addressing the environmental impact.

Morel mushrooms are emerging in northern Michigan, bolstered by suitable weather conditions. Expert Aaron Grenchik compares hunting them to an "Easter egg hunt". The Michigan DNR has provided a map to aid mushroom foragers.