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Watching birds is fun, good for your health - and Michigan's economy, too
Published on March 28, 2021
Michigan Sea Grant's free online video series, Michigan Birding 101, helps beginners learn skills to get started in this fascinating hobby. -
Invasive zebra mussels found hiding in aquarium plants for sale at pet stores
Published on March 4, 2021
Vigilant pet retailers can prevent invasive species from spreading. -
Learn about Freedom Seekers and the Underground Railroad in this free Great Lakes-focused curriculum
Published on March 1, 2021
‘Freedom Seekers’ curriculum teaches students about connections between the Underground Railroad, Great Lakes and science. -
Taking a bite out of school lunch waste
Published on February 5, 2021
Alcona Elementary fourth graders are partnering with MSU Extension to study and reduce trash generated from their lunches. -
Annual Shiver on the River event on Belle Isle, Detroit, is going virtual!
Published on February 4, 2021
Learn all there is to love about Belle Isle in this free family friendly webinar. -
First-time visitor perspectives become the catalysts needed to spawn change just in time for the novel coronavirus pandemic
Published on January 29, 2021
City of Laingsburg, MI acts on tourism assessment results, which helps prepare them for unpredictable changes related to the pandemic, downtown business, and web presence. -
Winter birding round up - where to go and what to see in the Eastern U.P. - January 2021
Published on January 29, 2021
Extension educator Elliot Nelson dishes on the best places to see winter birds in the Eastern U.P. -
Many circumstances during 2020 affected Michigan’s commercial fishing industry
Published on January 20, 2021
Pandemic and restaurant closures, fishing regulations and legislation among challenges faced. -
Effective partnership-building and communication skills are key for scientific research to benefit society
Published on January 12, 2021
Students attending a professional development workshop gained skills to further their work on complex water quality issues. -
When do you need Seafood HACCP certification?
Published on December 22, 2020
Fish processing regulations in Michigan require this specialized training for specific products.