News
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Celebrating 100 years of Michigan State University Extension in Alcona County
Published on October 19, 2017
Alcona County and Michigan State University Extension are celebrating 100 years since the introduction of Extension to Alcona County in May 1917. -
Open spaces are not just green splotches on a land use map
Published on October 18, 2017
Open Space Planning Using the Five Landscape Development Types -
Monarch butterfly 2017 update in Michigan
Published on October 5, 2017
Monarch populations are increasing in Michigan, but they are still low due to factors including milkweed quality and predators. We are interested to hear if you’ve seen organisms preying on monarch eggs and caterpillars. -
When to mingle with trail-makers and influence your town’s future
Published on October 3, 2017
Attend monthly meetings and events of the Jackson Walkable Communities Coalition. -
Why mingle with trail-makers?
Published on October 3, 2017
Attending multiuse trail planning meetings can benefit you and your community. -
Introducing Michigan’s fall color lineup
Published on October 2, 2017
Knowing which leaves are turning can add to your enjoyment of fall color season. -
Outdoor recreation is important to Michigan’s communities, economy and future
Published on October 2, 2017
Outdoor Industry Association provides state-by-state reporting on the impact of outdoor recreation on jobs, wages, and tax revenue. -
Soak up the rain — Part 2
Published on October 2, 2017
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has a new outreach program to encourage citizen and municipalities to adopt green infrastructure practices to reduce storm water runoff. -
Visit the Bird Sanctuary for a morning guided birding walk
Published on October 2, 2017
Need a little nature in your mornings? Spend a summer morning at the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary viewing birds on an expert-led walk through the Sanctuary’s picturesque trails. -
Soak up the rain — Part 1
Published on October 2, 2017
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has a new program to encourage citizen and municipalities to reduce storm water runoff.