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Michigan's Commercial Fishery |
The history of Michigan's largest commercial fishing industry on Saginaw Bay from the 1850's to present. The fishing industry also developed at Bay City, Essexville, East Tawas, Au Sable, Caseville, Oscota, and Sebewaing. This is a 150 year visual history including rare film footage
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Michigan's Ice Age Mammals |
Mastodons, bear-size beaver, wild pigs, whales and even the walrus were in Michigan. An artist's conception is used to show what these mammals looked like in real life. Maps are used to show where they lived in the state.
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The Great Lakes Rare Mammals |
Eleven animals are shown in live action. They are: fishers, pine martens, water shrews, lemmings, franklin and lined ground squirrels, chipmunks, wolverines, elk, caribou, and cougars. Habitat, behavior, and food sources are among the subjects covered
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Wildlife During Winter |
Otters playing in the snow, wolves feeding and porcupines in treetops are a sampling of the winter wildlife shown. A fascinating research project shows a female bear with her cubs. This video offers an interesting look at the cold weather activities of wildlife and birds.
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Understanding Wildlife Signs |
Here's your chance to take a field trip and never leave the classroom! The camera follows a group of students on a winter hike in the woods as they look for animal footprints and many other fun wildlife signs.
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Chipmunks of North America |
The two types of chipmunks found around the Great Lakes are detailed. The full yearly cycle is shown, from the time they emerge through snow tunnels in the spring until they hibernate in the fall. This action-packed presentation is filled with entertaining scenes.
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Red Squirrels of North America |
The agile little red squirrel is shown scampering around the forest foraging for food and watching out cautiously for enemies. Exciting scenes of battles with gray squirrels and other animals add to the interest of this video.
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The Pine Martin and Fisher |
Two of the most interesting of the weasel family-the pine marten and the fisher-are featured. Their return from near extinction in the Great Lakes region is explained. The importance of these and other small animals in the ecosystem of the forest is emphasized.
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The Beaver of North America |
The busy beaver is shown gathering food, grooming its fur and working on a dam. Special breathing anatomy and continual tooth growth illustrate the unique anatomy of this fascinating creature. The role of the beaver as a fur source is explored.
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Michigan's Small Mammals |
Well known animals such as the fox, raccoon and three types of squirrels are shown. The lynx, fisher, pine marten and other seldom seen mammals are among the fifteen featured. Maps are used to show where each lives in the state.
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The Moose of North America |
This whimsical collection of scenes offers a lighthearted look at the moose. Natural habitat and characteristics of this animal are discussed along with the devastating effects of hunting and environmental destruction.
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Michigan's Large Mammals |
The large mammals that are now living in Michigan and those that were here in pre-historic times are included. Deer, moose, elk and caribou are among the prey species. Cougar, lynx, and wolves are included among the predators.
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Wolves in Michigan |
Michigan's struggle to return the wolf to its natural habitat is the main theme of this program. The historical background of the wolf in Michigan is recounted. Also examined are the disappointing efforts to re-establish a pack of four wolves in a wilderness area of the Upper Peninsula
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Michigan's Black Bear |
This video points out the physical features of the bear and pinpoints its present range in the state with the aid of maps. The historic use of the bear by Indians, fur traders, and white settlers is described. Vintage film shows the feeding of dozens of wild bears.
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Great Lakes Waterfowl |
The upper Great Lakes states serve as a major habitat for a wide variety of waterfowl. This video shows the common (and some less known) ducks, egrets, herons and other various water-oriented species of the Great Lakes.
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Beautiful Birds of Prey |
Owls, eagles, and hawks are the focus of this video. Many fascinating features of these predators are shown including their sharp talons, powerful bills, and extra eyelids for protection in high-speed attacks on prey. Habitats and migration patterns are noted.
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Loons of the Lakes |
With the expertise of Loon Watch director Terry Dalton, all aspects of this North Country symbol are covered. Migration, mating behavior, nest building, care of the young, food sources, preening, and danger from predators are among the topics explained.
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Great Lakes Canadian Geese |
The intriguing life processes of the great Canadian Goose from newly hatched goslings to maturity are shown. Mate selection, family bonding, choices of nest sites, incubation, hazards from predators, molting, migration, flying speeds, and food sources are among the subjects covered.
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Michigan's Summer Birds |
Birds from major classes are shown to demonstrate the wide variety of feathered friends who inhabit our state in the warmer months. Raptors, diving ducks, perching birds, woodpeckers and others are seen. Nesting activities are shown in natural habitat.
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Michigan's Winter Birds |
Winter birds at feeders and birds in the wild are featured. The first birds shown are those that travel here from their northern range in the fall. How to encourage visitors at your feeder is explained as well as the different types of wild bird foods.
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Bald Eagles in Michigan |
All aspects of the eagle's interesting characteristics are covered. Footage from an actual field research project shows this amazing and beautiful bird in the nest, on the wing, vocalizing, and perching.
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Great Lakes Fish Rise and Fall |
In 1907, some 6,500 men worked in commercial fishing. They used 2,100 boats to place 74,000 nets and made this the regions fifth largest business. More than statistics are covered in this story and the emphasis is on why and how this business peaked and then declined
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Michigan's Fish Varieties |
Fish of all sizes are part of the food chain in our lakes. This video examines the many varieties of fish found in Michigan waters. Experts point out some of the interesting features, such as armor scales on the sturgeon and catfish stingers.
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Wildlife Territories |
Just like human beings, all animals need a home. Whether in water or on land, all wildlife species need their own special area in which to feed, find a mate, raise a family, and seek safety. This video illustrates this concept in interesting detail.
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Useful and Harmful Wild Plants |
Fascinating and useful information helps to detail the many plants seen in the wild. Past and present uses of plant roots, stems, juices, and flowers are explained. This is a great primer on which Michigan plants are useful and which should be avoided.
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Non-Flowering Plants |
Voyageur's bread, translucent Indian pipes, caribou moss, horsetail ferns, ground pines, and shelf fungus are among the lesser known non-flowering plants of the Great Lakes region shown in this video. Mushrooms, lichens, fungus, and moss is covered.
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Michigan's Wildflowers |
The beautiful array of wildflowers in Michigan is identified in this video. Interesting facts, such as how flowers have been used as food and medicine by Native Americans and early settlers, are noted. All flowers were filmed in their natural environment
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