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Great Lakes Fisheries Heritage Trail website offers new opportunities

Published on December 19, 2018
Newly launched site helps visitors explore locations and find events, experiences to help understand, appreciate our Great Lakes fisheries heritage.
4-H youth provide valuable feedback to Michigan communities in First Impressions Tourism program

Published on December 14, 2018
4-H youth built valuable skills and contributed to the betterment of two communities in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula by serving as community assessors.
Do you run a food-related business? Check out the new MarketMaker web tool: Part 1

Published on December 11, 2018
MarketMaker has a new look and has been updated with new search features to link food markets across the U.S.
Seeking Breakfast on the Farm hosts for 2019

Published on November 14, 2018
Since 2009, Michigan State University Extension has been working with farm families who host on-farm tours designed to showcase modern agriculture.
Top 10 reasons to open your farm doors and invite the public in for a tour

Published on November 13, 2018
Michigan State University Extension Breakfast on the Farm organizers are looking for farm hosts.
Spend an autumn evening listening for owls at the Bird Sanctuary

Published on October 12, 2018
At Owl Prowl on Oct. 24 from 6 – 7:30 p.m., visitors will get a special appearance from one of the sanctuary’s ambassador owls, followed by a nighttime walk along the sanctuary’s trails to call for owls and listen for their responses.
Beautiful Belle Isle: Detroit’s Unique Urban Park

Published on October 3, 2018
New Michigan Sea Grant book offers a self-guided tour of 22 Belle Isle locations, their stories and history.
Visit the Bird Sanctuary for a morning guided birding walk

Published on September 26, 2018
Spend an autumn morning birdwatching on an expert-led walk through the Sanctuary’s picturesque trails during peak fall migration times.
Charter fishing continues to boost tourism in coastal towns

Published on September 25, 2018
Charter fishing on Lake Huron picked up steam in 2017 while other lakes held strong.
Learn about Spartan Barley’s comeback at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station

Published on September 20, 2018
Most barley grown in Michigan has primarily originated from North Dakota and Central Canada, until now.