Ecology Extravaganza
April 26, 2025 9:00AM - 1:00PM
Corey Marsh Ecological Research Center, 9422 E. Herbison Road, Laingsburg, MI
🌿🦉 Join us for the Ecology Extravaganza at Corey Marsh! 🐸🌾
Get ready for a day of nature, science, and discovery! Explore Michigan’s wild side through hands-on activities, engaging demos, and family-friendly fun at CMERC’s Ecology Extravaganza. Whether you’re a nature newbie or an outdoor enthusiast, there’s something for everyone:
🦟 Tick & Lyme Disease Risk Station
Learn about blacklegged ticks, how to protect yourself, and the latest research on tick-borne diseases.
🐸 Frog ID Booth
Hop on over and test your skills identifying native frogs by sight and sound!
🐦 Live Bird Banding
Get an up-close look at wild birds during our mist-netting demos—learn why we band birds and how it informs conservation.
🌍 Bird Migration Booth
Discover how birds navigate across continents and the challenges they face along the journey.
🔭 Bird Watching & Spotting Scope Station
Scope out herons, wrens, and waterfowl from the marsh with guidance from experienced birders.
🌱 Macrophytes of Corey Marsh
Learn about those plants you cannot see – explore the plants under water and learn how these plants help shape wetland ecosystems.
🐛 Aquatic Insects of the Marsh
Activity in the marsh as you dip-net critters and ID insect larvae that are vital indicators of water quality.
🦌 Deer Fawn Tracking Demonstration
Learn how wildlife biologists monitor white-tailed deer using radio telemetry—hands-on demos included!
📱 iNaturalist & eBird Demonstration Booth
Discover how you can become a citizen scientist using your smartphone to track species and contribute to global databases.
📷 Trail Camera Station
See the secrets of CMERC’s wildlife captured by motion-activated trail cams—then learn how to set up your own!
And more!!
🌾 PLUS: Guided walks, scavenger hunts, and eco-art activities for all ages!
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