Vacant lots boost diversity among Detroit’s birds, study finds

Vacant lots boost diversity among Detroit’s birds, study finds
Great Lakes Echo

By Eric Freedman

Empty lots in deindustrialized cities like Detroit may contribute to bird species diversity, says a new study by researchers at MSU and Carleton University in Canada. The study is based on sound recordings collected at 110 sites in 11 Detroit neighborhoods. The study recommends that vacant land

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New interest in domestic mining comes with call for sustainability in the market

New interest in domestic mining comes with call for sustainability in the market
Great Lakes Echo

By Joe Lorenz

Electrification and tariffs mean rural Midwest communities can cash in on their mineral resources. But how can these ventures balance local benefit to the ecological cost?

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Huron Bruce Nature learns about Lake Huron fish communities

Huron Bruce Nature learns about Lake Huron fish communities
The Lucknow Sentinel
The first meeting of the 2025-2026 season of the Huron Bruce Nature (HBN) club went swimmingly with an excellent presentation on the changing ecology of Lake Huron fish communities by Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Management biologist Arunas Liskaukas. Nearing retirement after a 35-year “dream” career researching and working
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Huron Bruce Nature launches new season with outdoor social

Huron Bruce Nature launches new season with outdoor social
The Lucknow Sentinel
The clouds on the horizon were dark and the wind off the lake brisk, but the rain held off just long enough on Sept. 6 for 30 members of Huron Bruce Nature (HBN) to enjoy their corn roast and potluck supper; the club’s traditional welcome to a new season. The
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Thousands flock to tiny village of Lucknow for Kinsmen charity events

Thousands flock to tiny village of Lucknow for Kinsmen charity events
The Lucknow Sentinel
For two weekends each year, the number of people in the small village of Lucknow expands by thousands thanks to successful charity events run by the local Kinsmen Club. This is an instalment in Postmedia’s How Canada Wins series.
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Youth club learns about native pollinators in Blair’s Grove

Youth club learns about native pollinators in Blair’s Grove
The Lucknow Sentinel
The For Our Youth (FOY) club had a special July meeting this summer. We were warmly welcomed to the beautiful native gardens at the home of Christine and Jim Roberts in Blair’s Grove. FOY doesn’t usually meet in July, due to the heat and vacation schedules, but we couldn’t resist
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Excitement ramping up for ‘once-in-a-decade’ celebration in Ripley

Excitement ramping up for ‘once-in-a-decade’ celebration in Ripley
The Lucknow Sentinel
The 2025 Ripley Reunion runs from July 31 to Aug. 4 featuring a massive parade, light-hearted competitions, and live entertainment.
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Excitement ramping up for ‘once-in-a-decade’ celebration in Ripley

The Lucknow Sentinel

The 2025 Ripley Reunion runs from July 31 to Aug. 4 featuring a massive parade, light-hearted competitions, and live entertainment.

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