July 2024

What does “Bird Habitat” mean?

If you’re like most private forest landowners, you probably want to improve wildlife habitat. This is one of the most common goals that landowners have, but some of them want to improve the habitat specifically for birds. So, what does forest bird habitat look like? Is any forest good for all birds or is there one forest that’s better than another? The answer is “it depends!”
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“How Can I Know God Exists?”

Believing in the existence of God is not a blind hope or ignorant faith. It is, instead, a belief in “an overwhelming amount of reliable evidence from God’s words and God’s works (Wayne Grudem, Systematic Theology, p143).” Knowledge and proof of the existence of God requires faith and is only possible through the means in which He has willed Himself to be known. God has chosen to reveal knowledge of His existence, His personality, and His will to all people in every place (Romans 1:19–20; Psalm 19:1–4) through both general revelation and special revelation.
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This Week In History

Sourced from the Digital Archive at the Munising Public Library~ consider checking out this wonderful resource for your own research and/or entertainment! 135 years ago - The Alger County Republican - July 20, 1889. Advice to Young Men Young men, you are the architects of your own fortunes.
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Munising School Public Library News

You and your little ones won’t want to miss out on our Summer Reading/ Forest Service Adventure next Wednesday, July 24. Join us as we collaborate with the U.S. Forest Service in an offsite adventure at Valley Spur. We will all meet in the Valley Spur parking lot at 1:00 p.m. and Smokey Bear will be on hand as we explore the outdoors! We are all excited to wish Smokey a Happy 80th Birthday, hear some great stories in the outdoors, and explore while we learn! This is a great event for the whole family! Hey Kids! Don’t forget to log your reading times and earn some great prizes!
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Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Seeking Public Input Regarding Miners Falls Viewing Platforms

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is seeking public comment regarding Miners Falls Viewing Platforms and Steps Replacement Environmental Assessment. The purpose of this project is to provide safe public access to the Miners River and base of Miners Falls, while reducing impacts to the natural environment.
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