What's the Chance of a Spring Snowstorm in Royal Oak?

The mercury may top 60 degrees this week, but only briefly.

Spring Yard Cleanup Could Literally Kill You

Hazards include chemicals, chainsaws, lawnmowers, ladders, bees, ticks, sinkholes and even what the cat left behind in the sandbox.

One Last Look: Aurora Borealis Trips the (Northern) Lights Fantastic

If you missed the dancing northern lights, here are some photos shared for your enjoyment by Patch readers.

Trifecta of Awesomeness: Spring Begins, Supermoon Shines, Sun Eclipses

Spring springs Friday and with it, a supermoon – and in some parts of the world, a total solar eclipse.

Royal Oak Has Coyotes, But Are They a Problem?

State-certified trapper says he's received death threats for trapping and then euthanizing a coyote that was tracked from a daycare center.

Patch Reader Gallery: More Breathtaking Photos of the Northern Lights

We asked readers to submit their photos of the Aurora Borealis, which made an appearance over Michigan after a massive solar storm.

Anglers On Thin Ice: What To Do If Someone Falls Through

Even when appearances suggest otherwise, no ice is 100 percent safe at this point of the season, sheriff says.

Will Michigan Park Keep No. 1 Rank in 10 Best State Parks Voting?

Fans of the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park can vote daily through March 30 to bring recognition to the U.P. park.

Detroit Zoo Conservationist Working to Stop Snow Leopard Slaughter

A team of conservationists is working in China to stop the decline of stealth cat that roams the Tien Shan Mountains.

Meteorologist: Michiganders Weather the Weather, Bostonians 'Wimps'

How’s this for opening a can of Boston baked beans? Michigan meteorologist says Boston got the snow, but they’re ”weather wimps.

What Speedskating on Lake Michigan Ice Looks Like

"The lake was like glass," says April Chernoby.

Will Royal Oak's Warm-Up Last Through St. Patrick's Day?

There’s no sign of winter in metro Detroit’s long-range forecast, but what does that mean for St. Patrick’s Day parades?

Rare Poweshiek Skipperling, Found in Oakland County and Other Pockets, Endangered

Four tracts of land in Oakland County proposed as "critical habitat" for the Poweshiek skipperling, found also in Wisconsin and Canada.

It's Time for a Fall Clean Up!

Have you been dreaming of getting organized or sprucing up the garage, basement or backyard? What should you do with obsolete electronics?

Would You Live in a Shipping Container? Epic Upcycling Project Planned

A 17-unit “container-minium” project could bring needed housing in the continuing resurgence of Corktown, Detroit's oldest neighborhood.

Weeds Got Your Goat? These Goats Will Get Your Weeds

Goats are good farm workers, says a woman who rented a dozen to control weeds on her farm. Plus, they’re cuter than weedwackers.

Protesters Chain Necks to Trucks to Protest Enbidge Pipeline Expansion

Activists with group known as MiCATS – Michigan Coalition Against Tar Sands – worry about possibility of future environmental disaster.

5 Men 'Stand Up for Great Lakes' in 60-Mile Lake Michigan Paddleboard Challenge

Goal of extreme stand-up paddleboard challenge is to raise $10,000 for the Alliance for the Great Lake, awareness of water-quality issues.

Other Oakland Schools Should be ‘Green’ with Envy Over Royal Oak’s Achievement

Royal Oak Schools have been officially proclaimed a 100 percent green district – the only one in Oakland County to earn the achievement.

VIDEO: Behind the Scenes of Disney's 'Bears'

The film hopes to inspire viewers to experience national parks.

10 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day All Year

Earth Day is this Tuesday, April 22. Here's some ways you can help the earth any day.

See 'Bears' Opening Week and Help the National Park Foundation

Disneynature will make a donation to the National Park Foundation for each ticket sold during opening week.

National Bike Month Rolls into Town

Pump up your tires and lube your chain - time to spin away those polar vortex pounds.

Disney Bears: A 1-Mile Walk to Feast on Food

A mile might not seem like much to travel to get food in your town, but for Bears it can be an arduous journey.

How Energy Efficient Are Your City's Buildings?

The EPA ranked the top 25 metropolitan areas with the most Energy Star certified buildings.

Grow a Nutritious Garden in a Pot

Here's a great way to start a small garden at home.

Get Free Admission to National Parks April 19-20

How to Encourage Kids to Love the Environment

Inspire your children to love and respect the earth by being environmentally-friendly.

Bears: 10 Cutest Photos of Cubs Amber and Scout

Which cub scout featured in Disneynature's "Bears" are you more like?

10 Things You Might Not Know About Brown Bears

Disneynature's upcoming film "Bears" will teach you a lot about the animals, but here's a good start.

How to Celebrate Earth Hour 2014 This Weekend

Will your town go dark this Saturday, March 29?

20 Ways to Save Money While Going Green

Go green, save green. Here's some tips to get active and creative in everyday life.

5 Ways to Eat Healthier With Less of a Bite to Your Finances

Buying organic can often be costly. Here are some clever ways to eat healthy without pinching pennies.

Changes on Tap for Bottled Water Sales at Detroit Zoo

All Royal Oak Schools Go Green

Four schools—Addams, Keller, Oak Ridge and Oakland Elementaries—achieve the highest “Evergreen” status.

Go Green! Royal Oak Students Show Creativity on Earth Day

Students, faculty showcase green initiatives in Royal Oak.

Earth Day 2013: Celebrate the Planet in Metro Detroit

Activities are planned throughout the region to celebrate Earth Day.