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National Parks of the Great Lakes should be on your bucket list
Published on December 11, 2017
U.S., Canada have each preserved lakeshores and parks of these beautiful natural resources. -
Christmas Bird Counts happening across Michigan soon
Published on December 10, 2017
The longest running citizen science project in the world celebrates its 118th year. -
4-H Renewable Energy Camp prepares youth for college
Published on December 8, 2017
At 4-H Renewable Energy Camp, youth learn scientific thinking, gain knowledge of environmental and energy-related issues, and build skills needed for a successful transition to college and life as an adult. -
Alpena students’ project yields more than 1,000 pounds of invasive frogbit
Published on December 6, 2017
First- and fifth-grade students remove invasive species from Great Lakes watershed, clean up along the Thunder Bay River -- and captured it all on film. -
MSU prof seeks crowdfunding support for Great Lakes fish diet research
Published on November 29, 2017
You can be a part of this important study by donating to support student researchers analyzing stomach samples from Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. -
Understanding lakeshore ecosystems — Part 2: Inland lakes
Published on November 21, 2017
Poor lake shore habitat is the biggest problem in the nation’s lakes, says EPA. -
Understanding lakeshore ecosystems — Part 1
Published on November 21, 2017
As users of lakes and lakeshores, we need to be vigilant about taking care of this irreplaceable natural resource. -
When it comes to water resources, can one person make a difference?
Published on November 21, 2017
Whether working alone or working with others, taking action can help your local watershed. -
Discover butterfly secrets at the Indoor 4-H Children’s Garden
Published on November 17, 2017
Learn more about butterflies and visit the Butterflies in the Garden Exhibit in the Indoor 4-H Children’s Garden. -
Smart sign scavenger hunt in the 4-H Children’s Garden
Published on November 17, 2017
Explore the 4-H Children’s Garden and discover some of the secrets there using your phone.