Cabin fever: How does the SBLC keep busy in the winter?

02/10/20 • 25 min

Welcome back, Fox and the Forest listeners! Have you ever wondered how a conservation and restoration non-profit that spends A LOT of time outside stays busy during the cold winter months? In this episode, Zak, Ted, Lisa, and Trevor discuss how they keep on task at work and enjoy a variety of personal pursuits in the midst of a Michigan winter. From writing grants and hosting our annual Osprey Awards fundraiser (February 20 at Saginaw Valley State University!) to cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and curling up with good books, the SBLC covers a lot of bases. Bundle up, grab your favorite warm beverage, and enjoy!

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Riverbend West is a vision for the restoration of critical riverfront property in our hometown ofBay City, Michigan. This complex project requires a broad coalition of foundations, volunteers, organizations, government agencies at the state and local levels, and more. Our team talks about the project and the steps required to convert a formerly contaminated property to a new, public natural area.

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Predator & Prey: a chat about Isle Royale's Moosewatch program

You've probably heard of Isle Royale National Park. Although one of the least visited national parks, it's one of the most revisited and is one of the closer parks for those of us living in mid-Michigan. What you might not know is that Isle Royale is ground zero for the longest ongoing predator-prey study, which examines the fascinating relationship between the island's wolves and moose. Moosewatch is a citizen science effort to assist researchers with the necessary groundwork to help collect data critical to this ongoing effort. In this episode, SBLC staff members Ted Lind and Trevor Edmonds sit down with SBLC Executive Director Zak Branigan to discuss the variety of challenges and rewarding experiences offered to those that participate as Moosewatch volunteers. Sit back and enjoy!

If you'd like to learn even more about Ted and Trevor's experience participating in Moosewatch, check out this video from the SBLC's Socially Distant Science & Adventure Series featuring footage and photos detailing the journey!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNo57LUjJAU

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