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Links to Michigan breeders, competition, facilities and resources including horses, rodeo, dressage & equestrian, dogs, trail riding, birding and nature preserves. (zoos can be found under Michigan Festivals, Attractions & Events.

The Week for September 22-28, 2008
Today is the autumn equinox and fall starts in about 15 minutes (11:44 am), so I hope everyone has a chance pay their official respects to summer 2008. Coming events include the Four Flags Area Apple Festival in Niles, the American Heritage Festival in Lansing, West Michigan Oktoberfest in Grand Rapids and some dueling sheep festivals.

Weird Wednesday: Michigan Sea Monsters
A pair of excerpts by Linda S. Godfrey from that fascinating tome of Michigan mysteries: Weird Michigan featuring the sea monster of the Straits of Mackinac and the Lake Leelanau Monster.

Michigan History: The Detroit Zoo
Polar bears frolicking in a glass tunnel surrounded by 300,000 gallons of crystal-clear water; kangaroos bouncing about in a simulated Australian Outback; or hundreds of amphibians living in the world’s only amphibian conservation center--a place the Wall Street Journal described as "Disneyland for toads." These are some of the experiences visitors can enjoy at the Detroit Zoo.

FROM MICHIGAN IN PICTURES

Seney National Wildlife Refuge, photo by lilrhgerl

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Michigan Horse Council
Information on expos, scholarships and trails as well as a newsletter, membership information, links and products for sale.

Featured Links

Animal Diversity Web from the UM Museum of Zoology
The University of Michigan Museum of Zoology maintains an online database of animal natural history, distribution, classification, and conservation biology. Contains pictures, sounds and taxonomy for many many Michigan animals. Spectacular! (Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County)
Black Star Farms
An Agricultural Destination in the heart of Leelanau wine country offering a luxury B&B Inn, vinifera wines, fruit wines, dessert wines, brandies and grappa, hand-crafted cheese & food products on a equestrian estate of orchards, vineyards and trails. (Suttons Bay, Leelanau County)
Bootstrap Analysis
A blog that is large parts natural history and aspects of ecological field work, healthy doses of opinions on current science and environmental issues, some personal items including the obligatory cat blogging, and a little bit of crazy stuff. (Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County)
Michigan Horse Council
Information on expos, scholarships and trails as well as a newsletter, membership information, links and products for sale. (Lansing, Ingham County)
Michigan Office of Racing Commissioner
Michigan is host to one mixed breed track and four harness racing tracks, bringing the state a wide spectrum of horse racing excitement. The ORC is mandated to promote the safety, security, growth and integrity of all horse racing in Michigan. (Lansing, Ingham County)
Northern Michigan Birding
The Northern Michigan Birding Virtual Community is dedicated to the wild birds of Michigan and those who cherish them. Visit for a database of thousands of birding reports. (Alpena, Cheboygan County)
Sleezy Barb Horsewear
Custom clothing for your special horse! Stretch sleezy hoods, stretch sheets, helmet covers, saddle covers and lots of matching accessories. Over 50 different prints and solid colors to choose from. (St Johns, Clinton County)