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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 63 total documented species.

Motherwort
Hedge Garlic
Mayapple
Celandine

Buckthorn
Woodbine
Haymaids
Polecatweed
Ragweed
Poke
Butterflyweed
Beebalm
Jumpseed
Blackcap
Red-Winged Blackbird
Sassafras
Lily Of The Valley

Coolweed
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Burningbush
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kalamazoo County County, Michigan
These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Kalamazoo County County.
The Kalamazoo ecosystem supports 63 documented wildlife species across 58 taxonomic genera. Located in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Kalamazoo County nearby has 18% more documented species, Kalamazoo offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.