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Looking Ahead With OTG
Since our last project at the Grouse Enhanced Management Site (GEMS) that kicked off our Annual Convention, the On The Ground program has been busy at work securing dates and details for upcoming events. Here’s what’s happening for the remainder of July: Saturday, July 14, 2018 Clinton River Clean Up with Metro-West Steelheaders Yates…
Read MoreUpcoming Gourmet Gone Wild Events and Featured Recipe
On Tuesday, July 24 and Friday, July 27, Gourmet Gone Wild will be hosting events with Grand River Connection at Peckham in Lansing and with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) at the Outdoor Adventure Center in Detroit, Michigan respectively. These gatherings will give individuals achance to try alluring and unique dishes prepared by our own…
Read MoreIn the Field: The Cooperative Difference
Wildlife Cooperatives are not a brand new concept in Michigan. They do, however, hold their value. To help people understand where we have been and where we are going, let’s first start with the definition of cooperative. co·op·er·a·tive adjective 1. involving mutual assistance in working toward a common goal. “every member has clearly defined tasks…
Read MoreOTG: Gladwin GEMS (Convention)
On Friday, June 22, twenty seven volunteers kicked of MUCC’s Annual Convention by gathering at Lame Duck Foot Access Trail in Gladwin, MI to build two board walks. These structures will aid recreational users and hunters alike in navigating the wet, lowland soils of this Grouse Enhanced Management Site (GEMS). Partners from Michigan United Conservation…
Read MoreIn the Field: National Pollinator Week
June 18-24 has been named National Pollinator Week! As we know, pollinators are vital to the success of our ecosystem but have faced challenges due to changing use of the landscape. Fields are getting larger, fence rows are disappearing and floral diversity is being eliminated with diminishing grasslands. We face the same glaring concerns for…
Read MoreOn the Ground Jr: Murphy Elementary at Rose Lake SGA
On Wednesday, May 30th and Thursday, May 31st, 100 students from Murphy Elementary in the Haslett public schools built brush piles and pulled garlic mustard in the Rose Lake State Game Area to improve wildlife habitat. The students then enjoyed an afternoon of activities including mammal pelt ID, duck decoy ID and archery at the Rose…
Read MoreOn the Ground: Volunteers Improve Habitat in the Gwinn State Forest
Last weekend was a busy one for wildlife habitat improvement in the Gwinn State Forest! On Saturday, May 19th, the Mid U.P. Chapter of the Ruffed Grouse Society hosted a tree planting event at the Bill Rollo Memorial GEMS area in the Gwinn State Forest. Then, a few of those volunteers dedicated a second day…
Read MoreOn the Ground Jr: Cramer Jr High Community Service Club at Bay City State Rec Area
This week with On the Ground Jr, the Cramer Jr High Community Service Club with Brad Williams dedicated another day to wildlife conservation by volunteering in the Bay City State Recreation Area on Tuesday. Last year, the group pulled enough garlic mustard in the area to fill over 30 trash bags. This year, the group…
Read MoreWild Game Wednesday: Smoked Trout with Arugula and Fried Green Tomatoes
Trout, arugula and green tomatoes are all Montana summer staples. The avocado vinaigrette gives it a healthier touch rather than a mayonnaise. One tip when frying the green tomatoes, if you brown the tomatoes too quickly and they are not warmed through, finish them in the oven! Smoked Trout with Arugula and Fried Green…
Read MoreOn the Ground: Upcoming Events May & June 2018
On the Ground has a busy summer schedule set up with a focus in Michigan’s Northern Lower Peninsula and the Upper Peninsula! In May and June, you can find OTG improving wildlife habitat in the Grayling State Forest, Gwinn State Forest, Pigeon River Country State Forest, Atlanta State Forest, and Gladwin State Forest Grouse Enhanced…
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