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The winter season highlights snow fleas
Published on December 29, 2014
Snow fleas, Hypogastrura nivicola (Hypogastrurida), are tiny creatures that we usually only notice while there is snow on the ground. These little creatures are uniquely adapted to cold weather conditions. -
MSU Extension Firewise Communities efforts shift as grant funding ends
Published on December 29, 2014
Although Firewise Communities information will still continue to be available, outreach and programming efforts through MSU Extension are being reduced in Michigan. -
Restoring the shore and fish habitat in Michigan inland lakes: Part 2
Published on December 24, 2014
Research from 16 Michigan lakes assesses the importance of vegetation and natural shorelines for increased largemouth bass populations. -
Eat your invasives
Published on December 23, 2014
Harvesting and eating invasive plants may add a new dimension to “local foods.” Many invasive plants and animals started out as old world food that escaped from colonial gardens. -
Great Lakes Education Program fosters love of science, students report
Published on December 23, 2014
Student evaluations of the 2014 Great Lakes Education Program show students loving science. -
Considerations when cooking venison
Published on December 23, 2014
Properly store and cook venison to maximize eating experience. -
Putting a value on trees can be more difficult than you might think
Published on December 15, 2014
Assessing a particular trees value can entail much more than simply its value for pulp, logs or firewood. Aesthetics, wildlife value and additional factors other than simply how much the wood is worth can add value to forestland trees and shrubs. -
Dead trees have value, too!
Published on December 12, 2014
Leaving dead and dying trees in a forest ecosystem can have positive benefits. -
Great Lakes also experience seasonal temperature changes
Published on December 5, 2014
Exploring the seasonal transition within the Great Lakes. Do you know your hypolimnion from your epilimnion? -
Alien observations
Published on December 5, 2014
A slowly degrading quality of life and sense of place may not be perceived by those who cannot read the landscape and see the signs.