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Empowering youth to change their world: Great Lakes and Natural Resources Camp
Published on February 5, 2018
Youth from across Michigan will come together this summer in Presque Isle to grow as leaders in Great Lakes and natural resource stewardship. -
Learn about Great Lakes ice cover, new invasive species, and how poop-sniffing dogs help beaches
Published on February 5, 2018
Great Lakes Conference on March 6 considers opportunities, challenges facing Michigan's important resource. -
Snow science: What is a snowflake?
Published on February 2, 2018
What we call snowflakes are actually snow crystals. Learn more about their shape and formation. -
Global pressures on water is greatest issue facing the future of the Great Lakes, scientist believes
Published on January 21, 2018
Regier credits MSU with helping to build cooperative network of fisheries scientists -
Youth voices on Great Lakes, marine sanctuaries and more shared through film
Published on January 21, 2018
Thunder Bay International Film Festival explores Great Lakes issues, ocean exploration, maritime heritage and more. -
Michigan Sea Grant Extension welcomes new educator to Saginaw Bay region
Published on January 17, 2018
Meaghan Gass excited to help build capacity, collaboration among groups in area. -
The Star of Bethlehem: a beautiful and meaningful cut flower
Published on January 5, 2018
Over the holidays, you may have seen the Star of Bethlehem in many Christmas floral arrangements. Its name alone signifies its meaning but it’s simple beauty also helps the bloom stand out as a cut flower. -
Nature in the winter is good for your mental health
Published on January 5, 2018
There is a growing body of evidence that suggests time spent outdoors in nature boosts well-being and the strongest impact is on young people! -
Go outside and play in the winter — it’s good for you!
Published on January 5, 2018
Even in the wintertime, nature is just one more way to keep your children healthy physically, mentally and emotionally! -
Take youth outside and become tree detectives
Published on January 5, 2018
Trees are mostly commonly identified by their leaves but how are they identified in the winter? It is still possible with some easy investigations youth can lead!