News
-
Youth learn scientific practices through citizen science projects
Published on January 4, 2018
Citizen science projects are a wonderful way to get youth outside and engrossed in science projects while exploring, discovering and recording the outdoor environment. -
Plant science at your dinner table: Sugar
Published on January 4, 2018
Michigan is a leading producer in sugar beet production – learn more about this household staple derived from plants. -
Plant science at your dinner table: Hot chocolate vs. hot cocoa
Published on January 3, 2018
Hot cocoa and hot chocolate are as different as milk chocolate and bittersweet chocolate but both are derived from the cacao tree. -
Winter wonderland of fun
Published on January 3, 2018
Winter is a great time to explore and have fun outside! -
How can volunteers build community conservation capacity to address local conservation needs?
Published on January 2, 2018
Michigan Conservation Stewards Program partners explain how graduates jumpstart conservation activities at the local level. -
Michigan Conservation Stewards Program helps ready the next squad of citizen scientist superheroes
Published on January 2, 2018
Volunteer leader training program inspires Michigan residents to engage in local conservation efforts. -
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. -
Fun facts about pine cones
Published on December 29, 2017
Aside from their decorating uses, pinecones play an important role in nature. Like all plant parts, they have a very specific function in the plant world. -
Understanding lakeshore ecosystems — Part 5: Selecting native plants
Published on December 29, 2017
Planting native plants on your lakeshore can help to enhance the ecosystem by providing habitat for animals and aquatic animals. There are many resources available to help you select the plants that are best suited to your lakeshore. -
Youth and adult citizen scientists help answer questions to real scientific research
Published on December 29, 2017
Youth and adult volunteers become amateur scientists through citizen science projects.