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Taking a bite out of school lunch waste
Published on February 5, 2021
Alcona Elementary fourth graders are partnering with MSU Extension to study and reduce trash generated from their lunches. -
Plant science at the dinner table: Ginger
Published on December 8, 2020
Learn more about ginger and its popularity throughout the ages. -
Finding happiness one bloom at a time
Published on December 8, 2020
Stuck at home? Bring a little bit of happiness to your life with flowers this winter. -
Giving thanks for Extension Master Gardeners dedicated to community service and youth gardening education
Published on November 30, 2020
Michigan State University Extension Master Gardener volunteers start a new gardening club at a local elementary school. -
Take a virtual tour of the MSU Bug House
Published on November 23, 2020
You can still learn about and experience insects and other arthropods at the MSU Bug House with our two-part video tour. -
Planting bulbs, lasagna style
Published on October 14, 2020
Layering flower bulbs like a lasagna in a planting bed or container maximizes the impact of your bulbs in a small space. -
Join Queen Quest to search for overwintering bumble bees
Published on October 13, 2020
How you can help researchers understand where bumble bees spend the cold months. -
Naturalizing spring flowering bulbs
Published on October 9, 2020
A garden that is planned but looks unplanned is called a naturalized garden. The beauty of a naturalized garden is it looks as if it popped up naturally. -
Exploring Great Lakes literacy and stewardship from the comfort of home
Published on September 30, 2020
Lessons learned from making the switch to a virtual teacher training. -
The ancient art of worm charming
Published on September 24, 2020
Need an interesting quarantine activity? Learn the ancient art of worm charming from past Midland County 4-H teen leader Nathan Laurenz.