Portledge – What a Lady!

Portledge – What a Lady!

by | Oct 27, 2020 | Featured, Interviews

I have lived in Plymouth for thirty-five years and experienced Culver on day trips, bringing my kids to the beach or eating at the various restaurants, but it’s different now that I’m working here.  I am so intrigued by the families who discovered the magic of the...
American Mink

American Mink

by | Oct 7, 2020 | Featured, General, Watershed

I recently had a conversation about a mink sighting along the shoreline.  Since this was not the first time the subject of a mink family living at the lake was brought up, and I know next to nothing about mink, I thought I should do some research. European Mink There...
What To Do With All Those Leaves!

What To Do With All Those Leaves!

by | Sep 29, 2020 | Featured, General, Lake Info

Although some may not see the harm in blowing their leaves into the lake, since leaves are “natural,” it is the cumulative effect of everyone thinking this way that causes the damage. Leaves have nutrients similar to fertilizer.  They contain high levels of...
Lawn to Meadow – Part II

Lawn to Meadow – Part II

by | Sep 18, 2020 | Featured, General

As stated in Lawn to Meadow – Part I, traditional turf lawns are food deserts that are unwelcoming for both birds and insects.  In addition, trying to achieve the “perfect” lawn requires a lot of chemicals, water, and effort.  Going from turf to flowering...
The Big Thirst

The Big Thirst

by | Sep 9, 2020 | Featured, General, Lake Info, Watershed

We don’t need data from the National Weather Service to know that it is DRY!  From brown lawns to desiccated soybean fields to exposed shorelines, everything is parched.  We need a good, soaking rain.  The forecast looks hopeful for this week. Lake...