MNA Helps Save Rare Butterfly from Extinction
January 23, 2023
One of the rarest butterflies, the Poweshiek skipperling, is on the brink of extinction. Its 'last best hope'is an international partnership that includes the Michigan Nature Association (MNA). With support from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,John Ball Zoo is working alongside Michigan State University’s (MSU) Nick Haddad Lab, Minnesota Zoo, Assiniboine Park Zoo in Winnipeg, Canada a
12th Annual Photo Contest Winners
November 10, 2022
We are excited to announce the winners in this year’s Annual Photo Contest. This year’s photo contest saw more than 300 entries from dozens of photographers. After much deliberation, the photo contest judges selected the winners based on their photographic and ecological qualities. In honor of MNA’s 70th Anniversary in 2022, and considering the number of quality photos entered, t
12th Annual Photo Contest
June 15, 2022
MNA is proud to announce that in honor of National Nature Photography Day on Wednesday, June 15th, our 12th Annual Photo Contest is now open for entries. Since 2011, professional and hobbyist photographers have been invited to submit their best images of nature from all around the state of Michigan. Over the years, we have seen several hundred entries received from dozens of photographers and
2021 Year in Review Now Available
April 6, 2022
As we continue to celebrate70 years of protecting Michigan nature from 1952-2022, we are taking a look back at our 2021 accomplishments with ourrecently-released Annual Report. Though we were limited in how we could engage our supporters with in-person events, still we found ways to protect Michigan nature forever, for everyone, with many land acquisition, stewardship, and partnership projects.
MNA Provides Updated Sanctuary Visitation Guidance
April 1, 2022
MNA Nature Sanctuaries remain open from dawn to dusk for individuals and families wishing to get outside to enjoy nature. We ask that visitorsadhere to state andCDC guidelines and recommendations. Travel Check local traffic,weather, and health conditions prior to traveling to an MNA sanctuary Do not visit an MNA sanctuary if sick or if you have been in contact with someone who is or
