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Michigan Management Plan: Design Challenge

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Jacob Johnston
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Maine Squeeze: Design Challenge

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Jacob Johnston
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Habitat Connectivity in the Yard

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Rhiannon Crain
September 10, 2015
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Tabula Rasa: Design Challenge

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Jacob Johnston
September 3, 2015
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Creating Vernal Pools

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Jacob Johnston
August 21, 2015
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An Introduction to Habitat Connectivity

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Rhiannon Crain
August 13, 2015
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Encouraging Beneficial Insects Pays Off

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Becca Rodomsky-Bish
August 12, 2015
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Bioswales for Stormwater Management

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Becca Rodomsky-Bish
July 2, 2015
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Climate and Habitat: What they have to do with each other

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Rhiannon Crain
May 3, 2012
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Health & Happiness

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Rhiannon Crain
December 7, 2011
Birds Healthy Ecosystems Happiness Health Humans Flower Lawn Plant Tree Healthy Yard

Cultivating Habitat

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