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New EQIP initiative to enhance monarch butterfly habitat in Michigan
Published on January 10, 2018
Landscapers, nursery owners and gardeners can receive financial assistance for creating or improving monarch butterfly habitat. -
How can volunteers build community conservation capacity to address local conservation needs?
Published on January 2, 2018
Michigan Conservation Stewards Program partners explain how graduates jumpstart conservation activities at the local level. -
Michigan Conservation Stewards Program helps ready the next squad of citizen scientist superheroes
Published on January 2, 2018
Volunteer leader training program inspires Michigan residents to engage in local conservation efforts. -
Are you gifting an aquarium for the holidays? Make sure to keep nature and your new hobby separate
Published on December 28, 2017
Prevent aquarium animals and plants from invading our waterways by following simple steps. -
Top eight take-home messages of the urban pollinator conference
Published on December 6, 2017
A complex topic of pollinator decline was discussed and demystified for attendees of the 2017 Protecting Pollinators in Urban Landscapes Conference. -
What do you really know about bees?
Published on December 6, 2017
Learn about the top four misconceptions about all bees. -
MSU Horticulture Garden's 2017 trial results are now available
Published on December 1, 2017
MSU Horticulture Gardens’ list of top performing plants gives greenhouse growers, landscapers and gardeners great performing and showy plants to choose from in the upcoming season. -
Review sessions and exams in Upper Peninsula for state certified pesticide applicators
Published on November 22, 2017
Attend a pre-exam study session this winter if seeking state pesticide applicator certification or recertification credits. -
Pesticide recertification credits available through online IPM Academy
Published on November 21, 2017
As the end of the year approaches, growers can take advantage of the new online Integrated Pest Management Academy and earn six credits towards their Michigan Pesticide Applicators License. -
The state of Michigan’s inland lake shorelines
Published on November 17, 2017
DEQ and EPA report reveals the degraded conditions of Michigan’s inland lakeshores.