Michigan Natural Features Inventory

We discover, define, and deliver current biodiversity data through research, field work, and stewardship of Michigan's Natural Heritage Database.

[Michigan Natural Features Inventory @MichiganNFI]

It was such a blast. Can’t wait for next year.

[Bee Palooza 🐝 @BeePalooza]

A special thank you to all ou collaborators! @xercessociety @BeeCityUSA @wildoneslansing @beepresenthoney @MSUExtension @dowgardens @MSUBealGarden @felicitymuth @MSUEntomology @IsaacsLab @MichiganNFI @Koppert @MSU_BGSA @thisismalorie @WicwasPress @MSUFOODSENSORY @michiganstateu

[Michigan Natural Features Inventory @MichiganNFI]

@FutureDrMiller Where at?

[Kalamazoo Nature Center @KalamazooNature]

KNC staff spotted two Mitchell's satyr, one of the world's rarest #Butterflies, this week at Sarett Nature Center. Together with @USFWS, @MichiganNFI, SNC, and @JBZOOGR, KNC is part of a coalition working to save this species from extinction. https://t.co/LEeKqoBlpX

[Michigan Natural Features Inventory @MichiganNFI]

Our first EVER Michigan bumble bee community science training was a big hit. We had a lot of fun and saw a lot of cool bumble bees!

[Michigan Natural Features Inventory @MichiganNFI]

The threatened dwarf lake iris (Iris lactusrtis) is blooming in Michigan! Botanist Rachel Hackett and Huron Pines AmeriCorps member Liam Daniels started population and status surveys for the year. The state wildflower, a Great Lakes endemic species, is a beautiful find!

[Michigan Natural Features Inventory @MichiganNFI]

Picked up a new (used) insect cabinet today. These things are like gold these days!

[Michigan Natural Features Inventory @MichiganNFI]

We are very lucky to have Liam, Nicolette, and Chloe at MNFI. Looking forward to getting everyone out into the field soon!

[Huron Pines @HuronPines]

Three of our Huron Pines #AmeriCorps members are serving at @MichiganNFI in Lansing. As Conservation Science Technicians, Liam Daniels, Nicolette Sexton & Chloe Smith support research of rare plants, animals & natural communities. Here's what they were up to in February 🐌🔬

[MIVernalPools @MIVernalPools]

Meet one of our partners, @MichiganNFI. A founder and co-lead for MVPP & lead of the Vernal Pool Patrol, they've been generating & disseminating the highest quality scientific information on the location & condition of Michigan's rare species and habitats for more than 40 years.

[Michigan Natural Features Inventory @MichiganNFI]

We are in search of 1-3 Huron Pines Americorp members for the 2023 season. If you know anyone interested in working on conservation projects in Michigan please encourage them to apply and list MNFI as a preferred destination! https://t.co/Af4Ona1KXv

[Michigan Natural Features Inventory @MichiganNFI]

Today we were out surveying bumble bees in a coastal plain marsh and came across a state threatened plant species, Rexia mariana.

[Michigan Natural Features Inventory @MichiganNFI]

When teams come together for a common purpose!

[JLW CISMA @JLW_CISMA]

We had a great time surveying with @MichiganNFI at Watkins! Beautiful natural features, and no invasive stiltgrass in this part of the park! Bees 3 Scientists 3 .... ended in a tie 🙂 🐝 #teamwork #survey #invasivespecies #conservation

[Michigan Natural Features Inventory @MichiganNFI]

If you live in Michigan and enjoy looking for bumble bees, please consider joining this project: https://t.co/ieJquLJJMm

[Michigan Natural Features Inventory @MichiganNFI]

The winds came through yesterday and this northern goshawk is having a really bad day. If you zoom in, you can see her in the background yelling at me to get away!

[Michigan Natural Features Inventory @MichiganNFI]

@zachportman Saw my first B. ternarius this year yesterday. (46.3580124, -86.6870933). No B. terricola yet.

[Tom Cook 🌎🇺🇸 @Tom4tnc]

"The world is a big place. Its salvation will come from little locations, small acts, and petite plants." On this #EarthDay I am celebrating a rare find in the small corner of the planet I inhabit. Thank you @MichiganNFI @TNCMichigan @FOSR_Tweets https://t.co/EjDPIsbPSu

[Michigan Natural Features Inventory @MichiganNFI]

Congrats to Josh, @mi_ecology and Helen for their innovative contributions to conservation in the Great Lakes region, and their well-deserved recognition at the @natureserve #biodiversitywithoutboundaries annual conference.

[NatureServe @natureserve]

Congratulations to the award recipients recognized this morning at #biodiversitywithoutboundaries. Thank you for your contributions to conservation and to the NatureServe Network. @environmentca @Nature_Colorado @MichiganNFI

[Michigan Natural Features Inventory @MichiganNFI]

The season is inching closer. It’s never too late to learn more about Michigan butterflies. Get involved in this community driven effort! https://t.co/qQOfN65c4D

[Michigan Natural Features Inventory @MichiganNFI]

Michigan Nature Presents: Ephemeral Vernal Pools https://t.co/nXEMxjj6XR via @YouTube @michigannature

[Michigan Natural Features Inventory @MichiganNFI]

@FutureDrMiller Congrats Ronnie!

[Michigan Natural Features Inventory @MichiganNFI]

Check out some additional maps from #NatureServe here:
https://t.co/ccQ9ieVLTy

[Michigan Natural Features Inventory @MichiganNFI]

Where is biodiversity most at risk in the US?

https://t.co/YcZKoBEzhK