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What does the world’s deadliest animal have to do with youth global citizenship?

Published on May 18, 2016
Learning about global health issues opens the door for youth and young people to take an active role as engaged global citizens helping to address some of our planet’s most serious challenges.
Families and transferring personal property heirlooms

Published on May 18, 2016
Planning is key to having personal belongings transferred successfully as result of downsizing and death.
Families and transferring personal property heirlooms

Published on May 18, 2016
Planning is key to having personal belongings transferred successfully as result of downsizing and death.
Local Michigan 4-H'ers take part in national day of service and leadership

Published on May 17, 2016
During the weekend of April 15-17, 4-H families from across Michigan joined with youth and adults throughout the nation in service to their communities.
Sea Grant 50th Anniversary: Celebrating the work of our Extension educators

Published on May 17, 2016
Mary Bohling's passion for paddling has helped bring water trails to Detroit.
Why bike to work? The more appropriate question seems to be why not?

Published on May 16, 2016
The benefits of biking for transportation are overwhelming and opportunities abound for choosing this form of active transportation for better personal and community health.
Educational benefits of school gardening for students

Published on May 16, 2016
Research shows that school gardens can improve academic achievement.
Revised student loan repayment plan REPAYE is now available

Published on May 16, 2016
Learn more about the revised income-driven repayment plan called Revised Pay as You Earn (REPAYE) established by the Department of Education.
New report looks at resiliency in the Saginaw Bay Watershed

Published on May 15, 2016
More than 250 decision-makers surveyed on the impact of extreme storm events in local communities.
The Zen of Charrettes: Charrettes as collective mindfulness

Published on May 13, 2016
There is a lot of talk about mindfulness these days. I have also witnessed a sort of collaborative or collective mindfulness taking place in charrettes.
Are you taking full advantage of business resources in your area?

Published on May 10, 2016
Northern Michigan offers ten Business Resource Centers packed full of useful information for entrepreneurs.
The Lake Michigan paradox: Fewer kings but more charter trips

Published on May 10, 2016
The latest stats on charter fishing show charter trips on Lake Michigan are on the rise despite a decline in Chinook salmon catch rate.
What makes a good school garden activity?

Published on May 10, 2016
There are lots of existing garden activities and curriculum, but there are certain qualities to look for to make sure they are appropriate for your students.
Debit versus credit: Part 1

Published on May 5, 2016
What is a debit card and how does it work?
Lake Michigan fish research highlighted in South Haven

Published on May 4, 2016
If you missed the Southern Lake Michigan Fisheries Workshop you now can watch the proceedings online.