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A flurry of winter birding opportunities await in Michigan’s Eastern Upper Peninsula
Published on December 21, 2016
New interactive online guide hosted on the North Huron Birding trail website provides suggestions on where to find winter bird species in the Eastern Upper Peninsula of Michigan. -
Snow science: Silent snow
Published on December 21, 2016
What do you hear as snow falls? This winter phenomenon is the perfect opportunity to explore the science of sound. -
Lake sturgeon habitat projects show promising results
Published on December 20, 2016
Experts will monitor success of coastal wetland habitat construction in the Detroit River. -
Shipwreck museum shares tales of tragic loss on the Great Lakes
Published on December 19, 2016
Sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald just one of the stories Whitefish Bay site shares. -
Snow science: What is snow?
Published on December 15, 2016
With winter in full swing, there are numerous opportunities to explore science through outdoor snow experiments and observations. -
Snow tracking: What to look for and why tracks are there
Published on December 15, 2016
Spend time outside with youth this winter exploring animal tracks. -
Environmental games and activities: Who am I?
Published on December 15, 2016
Looking for an interactive activity for youth that teaches about adaptations and habitats? “Who Am I?” requires little preparation and can be enjoyed by multiple ages. -
The White House Christmas tree
Published on December 14, 2016
Facts and history behind the Christmas trees in the White House. -
NOAA Marine Debris Calendar celebrates student voices, student art
Published on December 14, 2016
Alpena students bring a Great Lakes perspective to the global marine debris issue. -
Evaluating the Great Lakes Education Program: GLEP plus students equals science!
Published on December 14, 2016
The Great Lakes Education Program concluded its 26th year of advancing Great Lakes literacy this fall. What impact does GLEP education have on students?