Join 4-H staff for the "Wild Spartans" series for a look into life working with fisheries and wildlife! Follow along as we climb through bogs, peer into bear dens, mist net songbirds, snorkel for fish, or perhaps even tag deer. Meet researchers, learn about their field work, and the education and career path they've followed to get there.

LOCATION: Online Meeting will be held using the free app called Zoom.

Register for Wild Spartans here

Each 60 minute session will feature 1-2 guest researchers. Youth will be encouraged to ask questions to learn more through a live Q&A with scientists.

Upcoming Program Dates and Topics:

Monthly Sessions will be held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. ET October through March. 

• October 13, 2026
• November 10, 2026- Karen Murchie, Director of Freshwater Research, Shedd Aquarium
• December 8, 2026- "Bees and Butterflies of Michigan", with Logan Rowe, Zoologist, Michigan Natural Features Inventory
• January 12, 2027
• February 19, 2027
• March 9, 2027

Interested in being a Wild Spartans guest speaker? Fill out our interest form here!

All event recordings are now available below!

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To learn more, contact: 
Veronica Bolhuis, Stacie Gath, Anne Kretschmann, or Dr. Alexa Warwick.