Here at Howell Nature Center, our mission is that through mutual love and respect, we teach people to be faithful caretakers of one another and the world around us. With 230 acres, we offer numerous programs so you can find the activity that best suits you and your family to once again connect to nature.
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It’s Nature Photography Day! 📸🌲
While we want you to get your perfect shot, here are some tips to safely take photos of wildlife:
✅Keep a safe distance: Stay at a sufficient distance from animals to prevent causing them stress or harm.
✅Avoid disrupting ecosystems: Watch where you walk and take care not to damage plants or natural surroundings.
✅Respect their mealtimes: Steer clear of animals while they are eating to prevent unnecessary disturbance.
✅Blend in naturally: Utilize natural elements, such as trees, rocks, and other natural features, to remain discreet in the environment.
✅Skip the flash: Avoid using flash photography, as it can frighten and disturb wildlife.
✅Act with care: Always interact with wildlife and their environments in a respectful and considerate manner.
✅Put animals first: Don’t interfere with wildlife behavior or surroundings to capture a photo.
These simple actions go a long way in protecting Michigan’s wildlife and allowing us to enjoy their natural wonder! 💚
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🐾 Slinky and Fumble have bursts of energy that turn into zoomies and playful chases, but don’t be fooled! These two can sleep up to 14–18 hours a day, so if you visit during the day, you might catch them snoozing instead of playing. 😴💤
Swing by Wild Wonders Wildlife Park and see if you can spot them during one of their play sessions!💛
Wild Wonders Wildlife Park is open Monday – Sunday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Admission is $9 for adults, $7 for youth, and children two and under are free!
#HowellNatureCenter #WildlifeSupport #wildlifeeducation #GetOutside #WildlifeRehab #LivingstonCounty
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Are they ferrets?
Minks ?
Patient of the week 🐾
This little guy is a species we don’t see often in our clinic— a long-tailed weasel! Michigan is home to multiple weasel species, including these guys, short-tailed weasels, and least weasels. Of the 3, long-tailed weasels are the largest, but they are much smaller than their mink cousins. This adorable but soon-to-be fierce predator was brought home by a cat. Anytime an animal has been in a cat’s mouth, regardless of whether we can see a wound, we immediately begin antibiotics due to the harmful bacteria in cat saliva that can quickly become deadly. We look forward to watching this weasel friend grow!
#HowellNatureCenter #wildlife #wildlifeconservation #wildlifeeducation #wildliferescue #wildliferehab #weasel #babyanimals
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I had four little baby weasels in my yard last year that were in rough shape. Luckily I found a local rehabber that got them back on the mend!
I thought he was wearing a tux!
I wish people would keep their cats indoors! It's safer for your cat and wildlife 😢
