MSU Extension Virtual Events
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Jun 29
2026 MiCorps Aquatic Invasive Species Detection Blitz
June 29, 2026 – July 12, 2026 Online
The MiCorps AIS Detection Blitz is a statewide community science event aimed at identifying and documenting aquatic invasive species in Michigan’s lakes, rivers, and wetlands, using iNaturalist.
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Jul 10
Mi Fresh Fish Sail: Enjoy a tall ship sail in Houghton!
July 10, 2026 Portage River Harbor of Refuge, N. Entry Road, Chassell, MI
Sail Lake Superior and experience Mi Fresh Fish through traditional stories and fish identification activities. Come celebrate local fish and seafood!
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Jul 10
2026 Houghton Mi Fresh Fish Fry
July 10, 2026 4:00PM – 7:00PM 58 Huron Street, Houghton
Learn about and eat Mi Fresh Fish! The Mi Fresh Fish Fry is free and open to the public with food, cooking lessons, fishing activities, and more.
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Jul 24
Mi Fresh Fish Sail: Enjoy a tall ship sail in Escanaba!
July 24, 2026 8:30AM – 12:00PM Escanaba Marina, 17 Water Plan Road, Escanaba MI
Sail Lake Michigan and experience Mi Fresh Fish through traditional stories and fish identification activities. Come celebrate local fish and seafood!
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Jul 24
2026 Escanaba Mi Fresh Fish Fry
July 24, 2026 4:00PM – 7:00PM 17 Water Plant Road, Escanaba
Learn about and eat Mi Fresh Fish! The Mi Fresh Fish Fry is free and open to the public with food, cooking lessons, fishing activities, and more.
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Jul 30
Grass Identification Course
July 30, 2026 – July 31, 2026 Kellogg Biological Station
Crack the code on grass identification! Join us for a two-day grass identification course at the Kellogg Biological Station (KBS).
Additional Online Learning Resources
You may also wish to explore these websites for additional events, recordings of past events, videos and more.
- Michigan Department of Natural Resources: Natural and historical education resources for home
- Michigan Inland Lakes Partnership: List of online lake learning opportunities
- Midwest Glacial Lakes Partnership: Lake conservation webinars
- MSU W.K. Kellogg Biological Station: Event calendar