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Michigan Conservation Stewards Program helps ready the next squad of citizen scientist superheroes
Published on January 2, 2018
Volunteer leader training program inspires Michigan residents to engage in local conservation efforts. -
Understanding lakeshore ecosystems — Part 5: Selecting native plants
Published on December 29, 2017
Planting native plants on your lakeshore can help to enhance the ecosystem by providing habitat for animals and aquatic animals. There are many resources available to help you select the plants that are best suited to your lakeshore. -
Science literacy in the school garden
Published on December 29, 2017
Science literacy is essential for functional citizens, and school gardens can provide the necessary context. -
Master Gardeners receive recognition for volunteer hours in teaching proper gardening practices
Published on December 19, 2017
Upper Pensinsula Master Gardeners receive honor for bringing beauty, food, environmental awareness and appreciation of nature to communities while teaching others about gardening. -
Grow herbs indoors for a winter school garden
Published on December 18, 2017
Good looking, smelling and tasting herbs can be grown in the classroom for a winter school garden. -
Students find winter is a perfect time to prepare for spring pollinator garden project
Published on December 15, 2017
Alcona first-grade students spend day learning and preparing for their part in creating library garden. -
Extension Master Gardener Program offered in Iron Mountain starting January 2018
Published on December 7, 2017
Register now for this opportunity to learn more about gardening, gain valuable resources and meet others interested in gardening. -
Top eight take-home messages of the urban pollinator conference
Published on December 6, 2017
A complex topic of pollinator decline was discussed and demystified for attendees of the 2017 Protecting Pollinators in Urban Landscapes Conference. -
What do you really know about bees?
Published on December 6, 2017
Learn about the top four misconceptions about all bees. -
MSU Horticulture Garden's 2017 trial results are now available
Published on December 1, 2017
MSU Horticulture Gardens’ list of top performing plants gives greenhouse growers, landscapers and gardeners great performing and showy plants to choose from in the upcoming season.