Wild Spartans Series
Join 4-H staff for the "Wild Spartans" series for a look into life working with fisheries and wildlife! Follow along as we climb through bogs, peer into bear dens, mist net songbirds, snorkel for fish, or perhaps even tag deer. Meet researchers, learn about their field work, and the education and career path they've followed to get there.
Monthly sessions will be held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm EST through May 2022. Each 60 minute session will feature 1-2 guest researchers. Youth will be encouraged to ask questions to learn more through a live Q&A with scientists.
This free series is open to 4-H and non-4-H youth ages 12-19 years.
Upcoming Program Dates and Topics:
- Jan 11, 2022: “Butterflies, Bivalves, Birds, and Beyond!” Ashley Cole-Wick, Conservation Associate- Zoology with the Michigan Natural Features Inventory.
LOCATION: Online Meeting will be held using the free app called Zoom. Link/password for the meeting will be emailed about a week prior to each presentation.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED: This is an ongoing program that will continue through May 2022. Register once and receive monthly emails directly related to this program for the duration of the series.
Register at https://events.anr.msu.edu/wildspartans2022/
To learn more, contact:
Veronica Bolhuis, Anne Kretschmann, Seth Martin, Laura Quist, or Dr. Alexa Warwick
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View previous 4-H Wild Spartan sessions
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Wild Spartans: Conservation and Management of Tribal Natural Resources with Doug Craven; May 2021
Published on May 11, 2021
In this episode, we will soar the skies and jump into the waters to discover how one Michigan tribe is preserving our natural world. We will talk to a scientist about researching and protecting species with cultural significance. Meet Doug Craven, Director of the Natural Resources Department of the Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians, learn about his field work and hear about the education and career path he followed to get there.
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Wild Spartans: Researching Wildfire in Boreal and Arctic Regions with Dr. Laura Bourgeau-Chavez
Published on April 13, 2021
In this episode, we will delve into the cutting edge world of wildfire research to discover the role technology plays in studying the impacts to the flora and fauna of boreal and arctic regions. We will talk to a wildfire scientist about researching the behavior and impacts of wildfire in remote areas of the world using satellite imagery, including high resolution optical and radar imagery, and other cutting edge technology. Meet Laura Bourgeau-Chavez, Senior Research Scientist/ Assistant Professor, Michigan Technological University: Michigan Tech Research Institute, learn about her field work, how she uses drones and radar technology to map and study wildfire effects, and hear about the education and career path she followed to get there.
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Wild Spartans: Searching for Vernal Pools with Yu Man Lee
Published on March 9, 2021
In this episode, we will take a dive into the springtime ephemeral pools in the woods to discover the treasures within! We will talk to a herpetologist about researching and conserving amphibians and reptiles. Meet Yu Man Lee, Conservation Scientist, Michigan Natural Features Inventory, learn about her field work, and the education and career path she followed to get there.