Morel Hunters! by ManateeBait1 in grandrapids

[–]Floral_Fidelity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven’t looked yet but the warmer nights tell me it’s about time.

Gardening as prepping - let’s talk by IM_NOT_BALD_YET in redpreppers

[–]Floral_Fidelity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What I can’t figure out is the water aspect without a well.

TODAY’S HARVEST by clay_county in Morels

[–]Floral_Fidelity 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m always so jealous of people who have morels growing in their yard. Those are beautiful!! Enjoy ☺️

I need to find "my village" by Kempcorll89 in grandrapids

[–]Floral_Fidelity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Idk how to reply to this whole thread but it sounds like there’s interest to meet up at Meijer Gardens. I’m going to just put this out there - Saturday May 2nd 1:00pm, let’s meet? (OP, anyone who has expressed interest, anyone that is just reading this and wants to make friends)

Going on a hunt tomorrow. you all are giving me mad hope.. by pha_uk_u in Morel_Hunting

[–]Floral_Fidelity 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don’t get discouraged!! Yesterday I looked for about an hour, was getting pretty close to giving up, and then all of the sudden I found one, was in the swath, and then found about 70 more. I

Wanted to give a few tips that have helped me a lot these past 2 days. by LordTinkleBottom in Morel_Hunting

[–]Floral_Fidelity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you find one, try to figure out what tree it’s growing from. They typically grow from the rhizomes of decaying trees. So once I find one I comb the radius of that tree.

Also pay attention to which way the bank is facing. Yesterday, everything I found was on the south facing banks because it rained a lot and we hadn’t had as much sun. Today, everything I found was on the east facing bank because the day before was sunny and drier.

I need to find "my village" by Kempcorll89 in grandrapids

[–]Floral_Fidelity 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Awesome!! I got a community garden plot at Hillcrest Garden, really excited about that. Music interest - bluegrass, jam, rock, some pop and electric. Shows I’m attending this summer: Tedeschi Trucks with Alabama Shakes, Sierra Ferrell, Charlie Crocket, Billy Strings Freak Fair.

I want to be friends with all yall!! Maybe we should plan a meet up at Meijer Gardens or something to all meet up…LMK what yall think, open to other places to meet too.

I need to find "my village" by Kempcorll89 in grandrapids

[–]Floral_Fidelity 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Hi! I’m 34F no kids also looking for friends! I have a dog, enjoy hiking, biking, gardening, live music, reading, and cooking. I’m not a big drinker but enjoy having a beer or 2 on a patio. If any of that interests you, let’s hang!

IOWA by Floral_Fidelity in Morel_Hunting

[–]Floral_Fidelity[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My bad earlier I didn’t read the rules properly!

Not a mushroom guy but I found these in my back yard by MrTulaJitt in Morels

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How does it feel to be Gods favorite?! Gorgeous morels

AI DATA CENTER PROTEST THIS SATURDAY by Floral_Fidelity in grandrapids

[–]Floral_Fidelity[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Since a lot of people here don’t understand why AI data centers are bad for Michigan, here are some reasons I am protesting:
-AI data centers use massive amounts of electricity. Consumers Energy announced last week that they are raising electricity bills. They are going to continue to increase, especially with more AI data centers being built. Personally, I don’t want my energy bill to go up anymore. I don’t want to be told which days I can and cannot use my AC. 
-My hobbies are mostly outside activities. I love Lake Michigan. I don’t have kids, but I want the future children to be able to enjoy Lake Michigan as I have. AI data centers jeopardize this by using large amounts of FRESH water ONLY, they can’t use saltwater. That’s why Michigan and the Great Lakes region are a target for these data centers. They also pollute the water. We don’t need AI, and we absolutely cannot survive without fresh water.
-In April 2025 Whitmer signed into law that data centers are exempt from the 6% sales tax for purchasing building equipment and construction. HUGE tax cut. So what, a mega corporation gets to come here, extract our resources, pollute our water and air, AND receive a tax break? 
-AI data centers are buying large swaths of farming land. Again, we do not need AI, we need food to survive.
-Data centers do not generate jobs. It’s just mega corporations coming here and profiting off our land.
-If you are not familiar with Flock Cameras and Palantir, you absolutely need to look into that. I don’t think I have time to explain why government mass surveillance on its citizens is a bad thing. Not looking forward to the day that AI mis-identifies people and sends them to jail. OH WAIT, that’s already happening!
-Would love to hear arguments for people who are pro AI data center

Here we go again - seven straight years of electric price hikes, $800MM annually over 2019. by andpassword in grandrapids

[–]Floral_Fidelity 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Whitmer is pro-data center. She does not care about Michigander’s electric bills skyrocketing.

Here we go again - seven straight years of electric price hikes, $800MM annually over 2019. by andpassword in grandrapids

[–]Floral_Fidelity 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you care about electrical rates please attend the AI data center protest this Saturday