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View in Browser The perfect reason not to do yardwork this weekend We all want to enjoy the warmer weather. Kick back, smell the air. Who wants to spend the first gorgeous post-winter days working? Not us! But you're not being lazy, you're just being a good person! You're a steward of the environment! Putting off certain outdoor chores protects our native pollinators. And if anyone questions you, just send them this story. Delaying early spring yardwork helps save Michigan bees and butterflies! THE PERFECT EXCUSE 7 types of birds now returning to Michigan Guess who's back? Back again. Red-winged blackbirds. Tell a friend. THESE BIRDS ARE BACK Beloved Leelanau State Park to get upgrades If you've ever camped here, you already know. It's a state park with just enough amenities to appease most and all the serenity and peace required to decompress. Camping here feels like having a fire at the edge of the world. Read about the improvements they want to make! READ MORE Huron-Manistee National Forests to upgrade river access, bridges Speaking of upgrades - Michiganβs sprawling Huron-Manistee National Forests will be undertaking a few local projects in 2021, including replacing bridges along portions of the North Country Trail and improving river access for anglers and paddlers. The projects are part of a $285 million investment made possible by the new National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund, established in 2020 by the Great American Outdoors Act. READ MORE UP NORTH MACKINAC ISLAND MICHIGAN'S BEST LIFE & CULTURE EVEN MORE LOVABLE MICHIGAN For those who love Michigan, positive stories about our state's most beautiful, breathtaking and delicious MORE AWAITS HERE MLIVE MEDIA GROUP 169 Monroe Ave NW #100, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 CONTACT | UNSUBSCRIBE |