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Environmental games and activities: Scavenger hunts
Published on November 11, 2015
Looking for some outdoor or environmental activities for youth? Try a scavenger hunt for hands-on, educational fun. -
Migrating birds from Michigan: Heading south?
Published on November 4, 2015
Watching bird migrations is an excellent activity to do with youth, and fall is the perfect time to get in on some exciting bird watching. -
Principles of landscape design
Published on November 4, 2015
You can create a visually pleasing landscape by following these six principles of design. -
Art contest helps fight marine debris
Published on October 27, 2015
Annual NOAA Marine Debris Art Contest helps K-8 students raise awareness of a growing concern. -
Young citizen scientists use iPads to combat invasive species
Published on October 21, 2015
4-H Tech Wizards map invasive plants in Bay County. -
School gardens: The new “in” thing for schools
Published on October 19, 2015
Research is proving the value of school gardens in and out of the classroom. Join us March 11-12, 2016, for a training that features a new curriculum to use in schools and other programs. -
Students promote Lake Huron biodiversity during Charity Island excursion
Published on October 13, 2015
Au Gres-Sims elementary students team up with Great Lakes scientists to monitor threatened pitcher’s thistle and invasive phragmites plant populations on Charity Island. -
Students help experts track an endangered dragonfly
Published on October 13, 2015
Hunting for the Hine’s emerald dragonfly with Great Lakes scientists offers an equally rare learning opportunity for Rogers City students. -
Science ideas for young children: Looking at galls
Published on October 9, 2015
Have you seen a funny looking lump or bump on a stem or a leaf? -
Tollgate Pumpkinfest offers fall family fun
Published on October 8, 2015
Enjoy a pumpkin patch, hayrides, cider and donuts, music, animals and more at the annual Pumpkinfest in Novi, Michigan, on Oct. 10-11, 2015.