One of the oldest Blanding turtles on record and the work of professor Justin Congdon was featured 07/15/2022 in the Detroit News (note: the article requires a subscription to the News and/or USA Today to view) Detroit News Article You can learn more about Justin’s work with turtles at the reserve by following the link…
NEWS from the Reserve
Connecting Features of Trees with the Functioning of Forests
An introduction to the lab of Dr. Umaña and her work at the George Reserve Big Woods plot, combining information on functional traits and forest dynamics.
Rare treats from the ESGR on a hot summer day
A band of distancing botanists discovered these species among the diverse flora of the E.S. George Reserve during an early morning hike on July 5th. Enjoy their beauty : Platanthera leucophaea (prairie fringed orchid) and Geum virginianum (pale avens)
Autumn Colors and Sounds from E.S. George Reserve
During mid October, Michael Foster visited the E.S.G.R again, capturing the colors, sights, and sounds of fall in SE Michigan. He focused his camera and microphone on the wetlands both inside and outside the reserve and has shared another amazing video with us all. Please enjoy!! https://vimeo.com/369935760
Sustainable Living Retreat at ESGR
October 5-6 marked another visit by the Sustainable Living Experience at the ESGR. The group had a great visit on a cool fall weekend. They had group building and individual experiences and capped it with a walk to Buck Hollow where many dreams were fulfilled: snakes, pitcher plants, preying mantis, frogs, and Sphagnum, of course!
The Touch of Magic at E. S. George Reserve
Quinn celebrates with one of her favorite finds in the fall woods at ESGR!
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Retreat at ESGR
from the EEB Chair: Our 2019 retreat on Saturday at the George Reserve (GR) was a blast: great weather, fantastic location, good food, excellent field trips and discussions and a relaxed, friendly vibe. That outcome took considerable behind-the-scenes effort and my thanks to our Retreat Committee: Yin-Long Qiu (chair), Tom Duda, Tom Morgan, Rachel Wadleigh…
Visit to Wetlands by Earth Surface Processes and Soils (Earth 442)
EARTH 442 (Earth Surface Processes and Soils) visited the ES George Reserve on September 14 for a series of wetland visits, including Buck Hollow (see image). Their visits enrich our knowledge of the soils in various parts of the reserve and the class often has the opportunity to see our dynamic forests in action!
2019 Video from ESGR and SE Michigan
Follow this link to see a new Video by Michael Foster who spent almost two weeks in SE Michigan during the late spring this year to capture our rainy cool moist habitat. A special section discusses the vines at ESGR, highlighting three of the most common species. Or click here
Phenology of Plants at Big Woods Project
U-M Mycology lab is conducting plant surveys in the Big Woods during leaf out this spring. The project is a collaboration led by Brian Sedio and Jordan Kueneman of the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute to understand the association of plant chemistry with fungal endophyte [leaf inhabiting] communities. Pictured are Rebecca Clemons and Kevin Amses.