Author: Phil Huhn
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FSMW Board Meeting (October 17, 2024)
Online Zoom Meeting October 17 7:30, Thursday FSMW is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. In this meeting we will explore what we as a community can do to manage and care for Scarlett Mitchell Woods, the central 40 acres of the Scarlett Mitchell Nature Area. This area contains the heart of the woods and the pond, which…
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Sunrise Nature Walk (October 5, 2024)
Judy and I walked to the pond at 7:10. We were later joined by Michael and Peter. I saw the pond, pale orange sky, ducks, geese, egret, raccoon, squirrels, reflections on the pond, small amount of fall colors, light on the trees, poison Ivy, leaves drifting down, … A gorgeous egret circled over the pond…
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Exploration of Scarlett & Mitchell Rain Gardens Nature Walk (September 7, 2024)
WHAT: End of summer Nature Walk Featuring Solidago & Sunflower/Pollinators & Predators WHEN: 10:00am Saturday, September 7, 2024 WHERE: Meet at the main entrance showcase (kiosk) to Scarlett Mitchell Woods. We’ll explore the rain gardens at Scarlett Middle and Mitchell Elementary schools. WHY: Solidago is the scientific name of Goldenrod. If the weather is right,…
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FSMW Board Meeting (September 19, 2024)
Online Zoom Meeting September 19 7:30, Thursday FSMW is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. In this meeting we will explore what we as a community can do to manage and care for Scarlett Mitchell Woods, the central 40 acres of the Scarlett Mitchell Nature Area. This area contains the heart of the woods and the pond, which…
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Ann Arbor Public School Nature Areas
The Ann Arbor Public Schools (AAPS) have 6 woods/nature areas associated with schools. To see more check the M-Live article Sleeping assets: Ann Arbor Public Schools owns nearly 200 acres of undeveloped land in city – mlive.com AAPS owns the central property containing the loop trail of Scarlett Mitchell Woods. Scarlett Mitchell Woods is used…
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Ann Arbor Parks and Nature Areas
The City of Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County and the Public School system own many parks and nature areas. The Parks and Rec Department owns 50 of the 90 acres of Scarlett Mitchell Woods. Scarlett Mitchell Woods is the big star on the lower right corner of the Ann Arbor map. Ann Arbor has a huge…
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Impromptu Clearing Downed Tree from Loop Trail
On Thursday, July 18, 2024, we discovered that the main loop trail in the woods had been blocked by the fallen crown of an oak tree. Later that evening, we discussed the tree at our monthly Friends of Scarlett Mitchell Woods meeting. We decided to tackle the problem the next morning at 10:00 am. Thanks…
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Pheromones
Pheromones are chemicals that humans, animals and insects use to communicate. Pheromones are analogous to an excreted/secreted hormone. Read more on pheromones on the Wikipedia page. Pheromones are involved in almost every aspect of the honeybee colony life: development and reproduction (including queen mating and swarming), foraging, defense, orientation, and in general the whole integration…
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FSMW Board Meeting (August 22, 2024)
Online Zoom Meeting August 22 7:30, Thursday FSMW is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. In this meeting we will explore what we as a community can do to manage and care for Scarlett Mitchell Woods, the central 40 acres of the Scarlett Mitchell Nature Area. This area contains the heart of the woods and the pond, which…
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FSMW Board Meeting (July 18, 2024)
Online Zoom Meeting July 18 7:30, Thursday FSMW is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. In this meeting we will explore what we as a community can do to manage and care for Scarlett Mitchell Woods, the central 40 acres of the Scarlett Mitchell Nature Area. This area contains the heart of the woods and the pond, which…