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Enhancing STEM through art
Published on May 23, 2022
Alcona teachers come together to strengthen STEM place-based education through art. -
What should I do if I find a swarm of bees?
Published on May 10, 2022
Contact a local beekeeper if you find a swarm of honey bees. -
Eating bugs: Part 3 - Catch and eat them yourself
Published on April 21, 2022
Do you know there is an easy food that you can catch and eat without any special equipment? It is bugs! -
Eating bugs: Part 2 – Eating bugs around the world
Published on April 18, 2022
Do you think it is strange that some cultures eat bugs? In this Michigan State University Extension article series, we discussing just that – eating bugs! -
Eating bugs: Part 1 - You already have!
Published on April 14, 2022
Eating bugs is often seen as gross by some living in the United States, but you probably have already eaten them. -
Join the Great Stewards Challenge!
Published on March 23, 2022
The Great Stewards Challenge provides an opportunity to preserve the Great Lakes and public lands. -
Exploring your world: Coping with cold through migration
Published on February 28, 2022
Discover how Michigan animals cope with the months of cold winter temperatures. -
Homemade bobsleds: Winter engineering
Published on February 25, 2022
Alcona youth engaged in engineering, solving the problem of designing the fastest bobsled. -
Using rain gardens to improve water quality: Part 1
Published on December 7, 2021
Rain gardens are a great way to improve the water quality in your community and building one can be a great activity for kids! -
Rain gardens part 2 – rain garden plants
Published on December 2, 2021
Rain gardens resemble regular perennial gardens and borders but have a more important function in the landscape. Learn more about which plants to include in your family’s rain garden.
