Introduction to Lakes Online Course
Online WebinarIntroduction to Lakes Online is designed for interested individuals, decision-makers, local leaders, resource professionals, and lakefront property owners interested in gaining knowledge about inland lakes and connecting with others who have a similar interest. In this introductory online course, participants will learn about lake ecology, management, and protection through six interactive units. Participants increase their […]
Ice Breaker: Herpetofauna as Bioindicators
Online WebinarJoin David Mifsud, certified professional wetland scientist and expert in herpetology, for an engaging presentation on the role of herpetofauna (amphibians and reptiles) as bioindicators of ecosystem health. Learn how these species reflect environmental changes and what their presence—or absence—can tell us about the state of our natural habitats. David Mifsud is the founder of […]
Winter Salt Week: Dilution Is Not the Solution
Online WebinarOur understanding around how salt affects freshwater communities continues to evolve. As scientists across disciplines come together to study this pollutant, their work is revealing a host of ecological complexities and cascading impacts. This talk will highlight how “sublethal” concentrations of salt can still be harmful to wildlife and how other environmental factors (predators and […]
Southeast Michigan Master Rain Garden Class
Online WebinarDesign your own rain garden step-by-step during class. We teach you *everything* you need to know to create your own rain garden. That includes lessons learned from more than 1,400 rain gardens built by homeowners just like you! Learn what works and what doesn’t. Ask questions in our live class and visit a rain garden […]
Winter Waterfowl Webinar: Geese and Swans
Online WebinarWinter is officially weird duck time as dozens of waterfowl species descend upon the Great Lakes, filling areas of open water with their quirks and quacks, making it an excellent time to go birding! Join MI Birds, an outreach program from Audubon Great Lakes and Michigan Department of Natural Resources for a free lunch-hour webinar […]
Clinton River Watershed Council Stonefly Search
Clinton River Watershed Council 1115 West Avon Road, Rochester Hills, MIWinter stoneflies (Capniidae and Taeniopterygidae) are important biotic indicators of water quality. Their increasing numbers are one way we can tell that water quality has greatly improved from historical conditions in the early and mid-1900’s. These stoneflies have natural anti-freeze in their blood, so they are able to remain active in the winter months. Reproducing […]
Shiver on the River Eco Fair
Belle Isle State Park 100 The Strand, Detroit, MI, United StatesJoin us for another year of Shiver on the River Eco Fair on Saturday, February 1, 2025! With activities from 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. on Belle Isle! There will be free caricature drawings, a magic show, ice carvings, winter birding and more! This event is free and open to all ages! Concessions will be […]
Tackling Climate Change at the Watershed Scale
University of Michigan Rackham Graduate School 915 E Washington St, Ann Arbor, MI, United StatesCoffee Talks provide a monthly opportunity for U-M faculty, staff, students interested in water, and water folks in southeast Michigan to connect with colleagues, learn about pressing and/or emerging water-related issues, and meet new partners. This winter semester, we are excited to explore what the water-climate nexus is and what it means to U-M researchers, […]
Aquatic Invasive Species Webinar: Didymo
Online WebinarJoin the AIS Webinar, "Didymo? How about Didy-less. Collaboration and citizen science to combat rock snot in Michigan" on Wednesday, February 12, at 12 pm EST. Dr. Jordyn Stoll, Aquatic Ecologist with Michigan Trout Unlimited, will be giving a talk through Zoom, with 45 minutes of presentation and 15 minutes saved for questions. In this […]
2025 Invasive Species Forum
Online WebinarThe virtual Invasive Species Forum is an annual event that brings attention to invasive species issues, research, and advances in prevention and management occurring across Canada, and in neighboring U.S. States. The 2025 Invasive Species Forum is taking place Feb. 18-20. See the preliminary program to learn more about keynote speakers, session presentations, special sessions, and more! View […]