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With proper design, agriculture and solar energy can be mutually beneficial

Published on January 8, 2020

Gould explains how a proper design that corresponds with agriculture and solar energy can be beneficial and how to achieve these benefits.

Michigan 4-H Renewable Energy Camp goes solar

Published on December 20, 2019

Michigan 4-H Renewable Energy Camp participants gain knowledge and hands-on experience in the area of solar energy.

Wood chip heat

Published on November 12, 2019

As older boilers reach replacement age, it’s well worth considering systems that burn renewable and cost-competitive wood chips. Michigan is well-poised to expand this very environmentally-friendly heating fuel.

Local conservation issues tackled by couple through skills and knowledge gained in Michigan Conservation Stewards Program (CSP)

Published on August 6, 2019

Find out how you can learn more about Michigan’s ecosystems and apply your expertise to volunteer opportunities in your community

Become a Michigan Master Naturalist

Published on April 1, 2019

Bringing nature home is the motto for Michigan Master Naturalists as they learn about conservation. Master Naturalists do this through gaining understanding of the interconnectedness of native plants and animals and human activity.