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Science literacy in the school garden
Published on December 29, 2017
Science literacy is essential for functional citizens, and school gardens can provide the necessary context. -
School garden start-up tool list
Published on December 20, 2017
One of the most important steps in starting a school garden is creating a budget. Some of the most crucial tools to budget for are garden tools. -
Master Gardeners receive recognition for volunteer hours in teaching proper gardening practices
Published on December 19, 2017
Upper Pensinsula Master Gardeners receive honor for bringing beauty, food, environmental awareness and appreciation of nature to communities while teaching others about gardening. -
Grow herbs indoors for a winter school garden
Published on December 18, 2017
Good looking, smelling and tasting herbs can be grown in the classroom for a winter school garden. -
Extension Master Gardener Program offered in Iron Mountain starting January 2018
Published on December 7, 2017
Register now for this opportunity to learn more about gardening, gain valuable resources and meet others interested in gardening. -
School gardens are the perfect medium for place-based education
Published on November 1, 2017
School gardens have many of the necessary and positive attributes of an ongoing project for place-based education. -
Monarch butterfly 2017 update in Michigan
Published on October 5, 2017
Monarch populations are increasing in Michigan, but they are still low due to factors including milkweed quality and predators. We are interested to hear if you’ve seen organisms preying on monarch eggs and caterpillars. -
Good classroom management in the garden makes a big difference
Published on September 20, 2017
Set your class up for success in the garden by following these tips. -
Why and how to report sightings of brown marmorated stink bugs in your home or business
Published on September 18, 2017
September 2017 update on why and how to report sightings of brown marmorated stink bugs to the Midwest Invasive Species Information Network. -
Michigan Department of Natural Resources reports Japanese stiltgrass detected in Michigan
Published on September 12, 2017
Aquatic invasive species super plants! Withstanding acidic soil, variable light conditions, flooding and, multiplying beyond control in a single year.