News

Ringing in spring with a peep! Getting to know the spring peeper

Published on March 11, 2026
Don’t be fooled by its small stature—Michigan’s smallest frog also happens to be the loudest.
Mighty, moist, and mysterious: Meet Michigan’s salamanders

Published on March 6, 2026
Learn more about the eastern newt and other amphibians found in Michigan.
SARE professional development and graduate student grants now open

Published on March 3, 2026
Professional development grants up to $120,000 for train-the-trainer projects and $20,000 graduate student grants both fund sustainable and regenerative agriculture in Michigan and the North Central U.S.
Explore the rarely seen world of freshwater plants

Published on March 2, 2026
Take a deep dive into aquatic plant identification with a 2-day course at Kellogg Biological Station.
Michigan State University PFAS Awareness Week

Published on February 27, 2026
Join for a series of free events including an outreach table near the rock on campus, a webinar series, and a PFAS movie night.
MSU AgBioResearch launches Growing Healthy Together Initiative

Published on February 17, 2026
The Growing Healthy Together Initiative is a new grants program that will fund up to three projects, each for two years, in 2026.
MSU Extension offers PFAS in Agriculture Webinar Series during MSU’s PFAS Awareness Week

Published on February 12, 2026
A series of four webinars on PFAS in agriculture will be offered at no cost in March 2026.
Lake and stream volunteer monitoring: How to get involved

Published on February 10, 2026
Grant applications are due March 6, 2026, for organizations wishing to host stream monitoring or cleanup efforts. Enrollment for lake monitoring is open now through August.
Testing for contaminants in soil, water and plants

Published on February 10, 2026
Sometimes, what you don’t know can hurt you.
National Groundwater Awareness Week: March 8-14, 2026

Published on February 4, 2026
National Groundwater Awareness Week is the second week in March. There are many online resources available to learn more about the importance of groundwater and how to keep drinking water safe.