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Spend an autumn evening listening for owls at the Bird Sanctuary

Published on October 12, 2018
At Owl Prowl on Oct. 24 from 6 – 7:30 p.m., visitors will get a special appearance from one of the sanctuary’s ambassador owls, followed by a nighttime walk along the sanctuary’s trails to call for owls and listen for their responses.
Trick or treat: Feeding pumpkins to horses

Published on October 12, 2018
Orange pumpkins, including the seeds, are safe to feed to horses as a seasonal treat but do so mindfully.
Cover crop field walks in Isabella and Arenac counties will focus on forage

Published on October 12, 2018
Learn about cover crops, how they can extend the grazing season and build soil health at upcoming field walks on Oct. 18 and 25, 2018.
Yew... horses beware

Published on October 12, 2018
When selecting plants to make your landscape more aesthetically pleasing around your horse barn and home, avoid yew.
2018 Good Food Summit: Advocating for Equity for Food Service Workers

Published on October 12, 2018
Saru Jayaraman will share about her experience engaging over 25,000 food service workers in creating a more equitable industry.
Managing small ruminants to reduce complications at parturition

Published on October 12, 2018
Kidding/Lambing is a very stressful time for small ruminants. Proper management leading up to delivery can help to reduce complications.
The feasibility of an urban equestrian center in Detroit

Published on October 12, 2018
MSU Extension partners with Detroit Horse Power to explore the feasibility of an urban equestrian center.
Katelyn King is the recipient of the 2018 Harlo Mervyn Mork Excellence in Teaching Award

Published on October 11, 2018
Graduate student Katelyn King was selected for her positive student feedback and an outstanding nomination from a faculty mentor.
Kneeshaw elected Michigan 4-H Foundation vice president

Published on October 11, 2018
Sheila Wade Kneeshaw, of Detroit, was elected to a two-year term as vice president of the Michigan 4-H Foundation board of trustees at its October board meeting.
Humphrey elected Michigan 4-H Foundation treasurer

Published on October 11, 2018
Melissa Humphrey, of Fowler, was elected to a two-year term as treasurer of the Michigan 4-H Foundation board of trustees at its October board meeting.