Vernal Pool Patrol Field Day
Chippewa Nature Center 400 S Badour Rd, Midland, MI, United StatesJoin us for a day in the field collecting information for the community science project: Vernal Pool Patrol. This field day will provide hands-on practice identifying traits of vernal pools and the organisms that use them. By the end of the day, participants will have a deeper understanding of how to collect and submit data […]
2025 Red Cedar River Cleanup
Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity 1218 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI, United StatesThe Red Cedar River Cleanup is More Than Stewardship. It's a Celebration of Community. What started as a need to clean up a small bend in the Red Cedar River has developed into Michigan's largest student-led community-wide waterways stewardship event. This fall's event is a collaboration between MSU's Delta Sigma Phi fraternity, Okemos High School Earth […]
Ice Breaker: Climate Change & Taking Action
Online WebinarDr. Peter Schulze, Professor of Biology and Environmental Science at Austin College, will explore the current state of climate change and the actions we can take to mitigate its effects. This presentation will cover ways we can anticipate common hurdles of changing environmental conditions in order to better prepare for a sustainable future. To register […]
Uncovering the Mystery of Our Hidden Waterways
Penn Theatre 760 Penniman Ave, Plymouth, MI, United StatesFilm Screening: LOST RIVERS with short documentary FRESHWATER In honor of World Water Day, Dr. Jacob Napieralski, Ph.D., Dr. Marie Garcia, Ph.D., and Landscape Architect Nancy Darga, will lead a discussion and a post screening Q&A session about the importance of preserving our waterways and bringing awareness to the "lost rivers" that exist in our […]
WLEB Winter Webinar: Expanding Conservation Agriculture
Online WebinarIn this webinar, Dr. Adam Reimer and Dr. Marie Carmen Shingne of the National Wildlife Federation and Dr. Julie Doll of Michigan Agriculture Advancement will share lessons learned from interviews and focus groups with farmers in Michigan. Register HERE.
Finding and Managing Invasive Lesser Celandine
Online WebinarNot MI Species Webinar Series: Now you see me, now you don’t! The trick of finding and managing invasive lesser celandine. In 2024, lesser celandine (Ficaria verna), a spring ephemeral plant found in forest floodplains, was added to Michigan’s watch list. With this plant, timing is critical; it appears very early in spring and hides […]
Rush Creek Watershed Workshop
Hudsonville City Hall 3275 Central Blvd, Hudsonville, MI, United StatesJoin Michigan Sustainable Business Forum (MiSBF), the Lower Grand River Organization of Watersheds (LGROW), and its partners for an informative workshop focused on improving water quality and stormwater management in the Rush Creek Watershed. This session will provide businesses and landowners with valuable insights into sustainable practices, including rainscaping and tree planting, to reduce stormwater […]
Rare Peatland Insects of Michigan
Online WebinarFresh off the first year of a tri-state project surveying for rare peatland insects in Michigan we will present the preliminary highlights and “lowlights” from the field season. In addition, we will provide an overview of the Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN) that call peatlands home. Range, conservation rank, and habitat requirements or host […]
Great Lakes Book Club: The Salmon Capital of Michigan
Online WebinarJoin us for our free 2025 virtual book club featuring books that give us new insight into our Great Lakes. Grab some lunch and join us online for a guided discussion about this month’s book. Our April selection is The Salmon Capital of Michigan: The Rise and Fall of a Great Lakes Fishery by Carson Prichard. Registered guests are […]
HABs 101 Webinar: Prevention and Management
Online WebinarGet top tips for preventing and managing harmful algal blooms in inland waters! In previous “HABs 101” webinars, we learned about the basics of harmful algal blooms and the value of algae in aquatic ecosystems. This April, join us for “HABs 101: Prevention and Management” for insights into what to do when your pond or lake turns green […]