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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. -
Great Lakes waves can make lake viewing dangerous
Published on December 13, 2017
Don’t get swept away this winter while sightseeing near the Great Lakes. -
Understanding lakeshore ecosystems — Part 3: Natural vegetation
Published on December 13, 2017
Natural vegetation on the lakeshore enhances fish and wildlife habitat. -
New book about amphibians and reptiles a good read
Published on December 12, 2017
"Amphibians and Reptiles of the Great Lakes Region, Revised Edition" offers readers a glimpse into the world of herpetofauna -
National Parks of the Great Lakes should be on your bucket list
Published on December 11, 2017
U.S., Canada have each preserved lakeshores and parks of these beautiful natural resources. -
Christmas Bird Counts happening across Michigan soon
Published on December 10, 2017
The longest running citizen science project in the world celebrates its 118th year. -
4-H Renewable Energy Camp prepares youth for college
Published on December 8, 2017
At 4-H Renewable Energy Camp, youth learn scientific thinking, gain knowledge of environmental and energy-related issues, and build skills needed for a successful transition to college and life as an adult. -
Counting trees
Published on December 8, 2017
Michigan forests are growing older with larger trees covering more acres according to inventory statistics that reveal a dynamic and ever-changing resource. -
Alpena students’ project yields more than 1,000 pounds of invasive frogbit
Published on December 6, 2017
First- and fifth-grade students remove invasive species from Great Lakes watershed, clean up along the Thunder Bay River -- and captured it all on film. -
Become a steward of Michigan's inland lakes
Published on November 29, 2017
Go from a concerned resident to a super scientist by getting involved with programs like the Cooperative Lakes Monitoring Program and Introduction to Lakes.