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Farming for Fish? Webinar will explore how to get started
Published on February 16, 2017
Webinar series for beginning farmers includes an overview of this fast-growing business sector. -
Eliminating buckthorn will improve the habitat on any property
Published on February 9, 2017
Eradicating buckthorn is impossible. However, by taking a serious whack at it, the native plants will sometimes take advantage of the temporary demise of the buckthorn. -
Birding trails helping to encourage tourism, conservation
Published on February 7, 2017
Workshop in Traverse City on Feb. 24 will explain how to create, manage and market a trail. -
Michigan Sea Grant welcomes new Extension educator to Saginaw Bay region
Published on February 6, 2017
Kip Cronk brings wide range of experience and is excited to start 'dream job.' -
Shoreline and Shallows Conference: Increasing Habitat, Reducing Threats
Published on February 1, 2017
The Michigan Natural Shoreline Partnership’s 2017 Shoreline and Shallows Conference returns to Michigan State University’s Kellogg Center on Thursday March 9th, in East Lansing, MI. -
Canker diseases on shade and forest trees: Part 2
Published on January 26, 2017
How Michigan residents can help be on the lookout for some of these types of canker diseases and other types of tree problems. -
Canker diseases on shade and forest trees: Part 1
Published on January 26, 2017
Canker diseases on shade and forest trees are quite common but can be a threat to tree health as branch dieback and tree mortality can occur. Because there is no chemical treatment, it can be difficult to deal with a canker disease once it infects a tree. -
Order native plants for shorelines early
Published on January 26, 2017
Native plants are grown for local markets. If you are planning a shoreline restoration ordering your plants well in advance of need ensures that the provider will have enough for your needs. -
MSU grad launches into year of service with youth in Northeast Michigan
Published on January 25, 2017
Huron Pines AmeriCorps member to work with the Northeast Michigan Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative supporting place-based stewardship education. -
Biodiversity Is … Youth voices on biodiversity conservation to be shared through film
Published on January 24, 2017
Thunder Bay International Film Festival features Great Lakes issues, ocean exploration, maritime heritage and more.