A Small Woods in a Wider World

North's Nature Trail
A Small Woods in a Wider World

North's Nature Trail is a small refuge for nature and wildlife in densely populated and bustling Wayne county. It is tucked between Willow Run airport to the west and Detroit Metro airport to the east. Open land surrounding Willow Run and diminishing farmland extending northward helps to support a wide variety of wildlife. A small stream just outside the property eventually empties into Belleville Lake. This wildlife corridor is disrupted by Interstate I-94 directly to the south. Wildlife has adapted to constant noise and pollution from the expressway and air traffic overhead as well as heavy traffic from surrounding local roads. You can study this phenomenon and learn ways we can all help wildlife survive in our neighborhoods by exploring these helpful websites.
Please visit and enjoy your neighborhood nature trail!

Photo by T. Chesney

Backyard Wildlife Management (NRCS & MDNR)
From the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Government.
Natural Resources Conservation Services. Department of Agriculture.
National Wildlife Federation's Backyard Wildlife Habitat
An indispensible resource from a premier organization promoting
backyard wildlife for 30 years.
Schoolyard Habitat U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Urban Wildlife in New York City
A New York Public Library Online Exhibition

DISCLAIMER: The Van Buren Public Schools District and its employees can in no way be held responsible for the connectivity or content of any web site.
These resources are offered for your evaluation.
Please refer questions or comments to the Van Buren Public Schools web manager. This page was updated on 04/26/05.