In Your Yard

“The goal of this program is to encourage kids to get outdoors, have them recognize wildlife in their own backyards and to cultivate a sense of responsibility for our local environment.” ELi's Paige Filice reports on how local 9-19 year olds can participate.

ELi's Evan Dempsey tells you about a popular local series that recently provided the opportunity to learn about fungicidal programs and hear famous jazz standards performed live. But maybe you'd prefer Romani-style jazz paired with a tour on toxic plants?

It's the time of year when animal babies are being born, and it's fairly common in East Lansing to find a nest in your eaves or see a raccoon family crossing the street at dusk. But what do you do when you find a nest or a baby that seems to be left behind? ELi's Paige Filice has the answers.

In a 4-1 vote, East Lansing’s City Council expanded the right to have outdoor recreational fires. But given environmental and health concerns, Council expects to revisit the issue. ELi’s Andrew Graham reports.

The hummingbirds are coming back. ELi's Aron Sousa explains where they're coming from, what they're doing here, and how you can attract them.

Ingham Conservation District is offering a workshop to Ingham County residents and businesses where they'll learn about rain barrels and water quality, and take away a one-of-a-kind, hand decorated barrel. ELi's Paige Filice tells you how you could be the first EL signup.

The City is offering help to residents dealing with flooded homes. On campus, the scene of the Red Cedar River's flood is dramatic. Today, we bring you more information from the City and photos from the ELi team.

Kit Carlson and Wendell Lynch's experience with BWL wasn't as bad as they'd been fearing. What happened, and what advice do they give other homeowners? And what does BWL say about homeowners who try to refuse tree-trimming?

We've been hearing that the EL skunk population is unusually high this year, and seeing evidence in our gardens. ELi's Paige Filice explains possible reasons for the high numbers, and what you can do to avoid smelly situations.

What's the latest on the Center City District and Park District redevelopment projects? And what is the activity at the corner across from MSU all about?

Our readers have a lot of questions about the ongoing tree-cutting by electrical utility BWL. ELi brings you in-depth answers.

Some property owners in East Lansing are deeply distressed by what BWL is doing to their old trees as the utility catches up with vegetation management around the company's power lines.

The City of East Lansing recently commissioned an inventory of its urban trees funded by a grant from the Department of Natural Resources. Paige Filice reports on why the City wanted the inventory, and how it will help support our urban forest.

Don't miss the deadline if you want the Department of Public Works to collect your leaves from the curb.

In spite of it costing them stress and money, Dick and Conni Crittenden do not regret fighting BWL to save their trees. In fact, they're still urging other East Lansing homeowners to do the same.