butterflies

Monarch butterflies are now an endangered species, and researchers at the University of Michigan are asking people to take action. WEMU's Michael Keegan has more.

Butterflies are an important pollinator and are of great help in maintaining a healthy ecosystem. A variety of factors are contributing to a decline in some their numbers. Marcy Breslow is co-author of a new book focused on 17 years of research and observation at Greenview Nature Area in Ann Arbor. She joined WEMU's David Fair to discuss the findings in the book, “The Butterflies of Our Local Park."

Now that spring has sprung, there is temptation and desire to get out and begin yard work and gardening. Many experts prefer you wait to better protect bees and other pollinators. On "Issues of the Environment," Ann Arbor councilwoman Erica Briggs joined WEMU's David Fair to discuss the city’s "No Mow May" resolution and its desired impacts and outcomes.

For many, Monarch butterflies symbolize some of nature's beauty. Yet, you may have noticed fewer of them around in recent years. Erin Zylstra is a…

Spring is in the air, and it's tempting to clean up the yard. Yet, starting too early, or cleaning too thoroughly, can be devastating to our pollinators,…

There are plenty of opportunities to participate in "Civic Matters" this week. In this weekly get-together, WEMU's David Fair and Mary Morgan, executive…

Today, we'll focuses on butterfly species in Washtenaw County. There are more than you might think, and these delicate creatures can be a good indicator…

The Southeast Michigan Butterfly AssociationThis week, Clark talks to Brenda Dziedzic, co-founder and President of the Southeast Michigan Butterfly…