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7/3/23 - Happy Aphelion Day

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Backyard Astronomer

Every year on or about July 6, the Earth reaches aphelion, its farthest point from the sun in that elliptical orbit.  How can we be at our farthest from the sun in summer?

Environment Report

Conservation Grants, Stormwater Webinar, Beach Closures

Local conservation and education efforts are getting a boost from the state.

Backyard Astronomer

6/16/25 - The Northern Crown

During the month of June, about 90 minutes after sunset, look high in the east, almost overhead for a faint semi-circular pattern of stars. This is the constellation of Corona Borealis, the Northern Crown.

Environment Report

Lamprey Control, Whitefish Grow, Summer Ice

Sea lamprey control is planned for a Lake Huron tributary.

Hidden History

1920s Malt Extract Can

A malt extract can helps tell the story of how breweries found creative, though not always legal, ways to survive during Prohibition.