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Newsletter: February & March 2026

Published on March 19, 2026
Happy (almost) Spring! We'd like to share some recent updates and resources from the Forest Carbon and Climate Program.
It’s a Wrap: Tall Timber Exhibition Draws Diverse Audiences and Dynamic Programming to Downtown Detroit

Published on March 19, 2026
Hosted by MassTimber@MSU and Michigan Department of Natural Resources, the traveling Tall Timber: The Future of Cities in Wood exhibition saw over 1000 visitors during its 3-month run in downtown Detroit.
4-H Exploration Days lets Michigan youth explore possibilities for their future

Published on March 18, 2026
MSU pre-college programs like 4-H Exploration Days provide education, personal development and fun for ages 12 and up – make summer plans for your youth early!
Academia, Extension and industry partner for Equine Connection event!

Published on March 18, 2026
The Equine Connection Weekend was created in partnership with the MSU Department of Animal Science, the Michigan Quarter Horse Association and the Michigan 4-H Youth Horse Program.
Blanchards sponsor 4-H Capitol Experience reception

Published on March 18, 2026
With a shared passion for youth leadership and civic engagement, former Gov. Jim Blanchard and Janet Blanchard graciously sponsored the 4-H Capitol Experience legislative reception which took place on March 17.
MSU education, research helping grow mass timber building industry in Michigan and beyond

Published on March 17, 2026
MassTimber@MSU delivers education, research, outreach, communications and policy advocacy to advance sustainable mass timber construction.
MSU researchers launch international project to shed light on Africa’s smallest-scale fisheries

Published on March 17, 2026
Millions in sub-Saharan Africa rely on small-scale, informal “safety net fisheries” for food and income, yet their impact is often overlooked. An MSU-led initiative aims to better document and understand these vital but undercounted systems.
Student-Led Research Takes Center Stage at the Annual FW GSO Symposium

Published on March 16, 2026
FW students will showcase their research at the annual GSO Symposium on Friday, March 20, featuring talks, posters, and a plenary by WCS One Health leader and MSU alum Dr. Amanda Fine.
Gloves Off: MSU Soil Judging Team heads for national competition in North Carolina

Published on March 16, 2026
This week, Dr. Barret Wessel and the MSU Soil Judging Team will venture to NCSU to make history.
Growing agricultural opportunity in Clare and Gladwin Counties

Published on March 16, 2026
In the heart of the Mitten, one educator’s partnership with MSU Extension is helping students discover their place in agriculture.