Nothing unusual here. We’ve seen it many times in Michigan. April snow. As recently as April 15, 2020. The difference today, April 18, 2022, is that the landscape is not as advanced this year as…Continue Reading
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Looking for Spring on the trail
In April I run the Kent Trails often to prepare for the 5th 3rd River Bank 25K run in May. One of the benefits of this training (aside from cardiovascular benefit) is the emergence of…Continue Reading
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Spring has sprung and I’m not “pollen” your leg!
Spring has sprung here in West Michigan even though this week the weather doesn’t feel like it. The bees are ready to get to work. My friend Mike Connor, arborist and bee expert will join…Continue Reading
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Get out of the nest and you can’t live in the basement.
The early bird gets the worm. It’s the quintessential early bird and you can watch robins in landscapes and lawns tugging at earthworms to feed their hungry babies. I watched a robin digging for worms…Continue Reading
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Oakley Professor Bill
In memory of my friend, the Professor, Bill Oomkes. As I write in my book an “Oakley” is one who has the ability to influence others in a positive way with their standing and experience.…Continue Reading