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Au Gres-Sims Elementary youth lead watershed monitoring project
Published on May 22, 2014
From its upper stretches to where the Au Gres River flows into Lake Huron, Au Gres-Sims Schools elementary students are exploring water quality across their watershed, and inspiring new partnerships and community awareness. -
Citizen scientists invited to learn how to protect endangered dragonfly in northeast Michigan
Published on May 21, 2014
A new citizen science effort led by Michigan Natural Features Inventory is looking for community involvement in protecting the Hine’s Emerald Dragonfly and natural habitats at Negwegon and Thompson’s Harbor State Parks along northern Lake Huron. -
Adventures in keeping food safe while outdoors
Published on May 21, 2014
Camping and boating now that the weather is nice? Store and handle food safely to avoid unwelcome souvenirs – foodborne illness! -
Summer 2014 in the Great Lakes – Shiver, sizzle or pretty average?
Published on May 20, 2014
The winter of 2013-2014 set records for cold and snow in the Great Lakes, with Michigan in the middle of it all. What’s the forecast for summer 2014 temperatures? -
The many life stories of Nic Massey: Former Michigan 4-H’er
Published on May 1, 2014
Former Michigan 4-H member, Nic Massey is making an impact on his college town with skills developed through the 4-H program. Massey has created a motorized couch which he uses to encourage people to get out of their comfort zones. -
I knew that! Fostering environmental knowledge
Published on April 18, 2014
Environmental Education Goal 2: Environmental knowledge -
Researchers are asking for your help collecting deceased Mudpuppies in Michigan
Published on April 11, 2014
Researchers are asking for help in collecting deceased Mudpuppies because they serve the ecosystem as ‘bio-indicators’ due to their sensitivity to pollutants and water quality. -
Book and food gardening fun: Animals in your garden
Published on April 11, 2014
Involve a child in planning the garden by starting with a book. -
How do signs of spring involve science?
Published on April 4, 2014
Learn about the changing seasons, how living things make it through the winter and more about science in the natural world. -
Say hello to spring!
Published on April 3, 2014
Springtime is the perfect time to get children of all ages connected with nature.