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Follow the Fish: Discover Michigan’s Great Lakes fisheries heritage
Published on June 25, 2026
Celebrating America’s 250th anniversary, Great Lakes Fisheries Heritage Trail story series will explore how fisheries have shaped Michigan and our country. -
Michigan expands invasive plant list: What retailers and homeowners need to know
Published on June 23, 2026
Michigan adds six species to its invasive list, with phased bans beginning June 19, 2026. -
Drive-by botany: Common spiderwort and northern catalpa
Published on June 19, 2026
Profiles of common Michigan roadside flora in early June 2026. -
Michigan adopts the new National Pesticide Applicator Certification Core Manual
Published on June 17, 2026
Michigan pesticide applicators will transition to updated training materials and certification exams designed to reflect current federal pesticide safety, stewardship and regulatory competency standards -
Recreational fishing provides food, fun, and funding for conservation in Michigan
Published on June 16, 2026
Fishing is sometimes thought of as an expensive hobby that drives coastal tourism, but it can also be an affordable way to harvest food and enjoy the great outdoors close to home. -
Bringing in a community context for regenerative agriculture: Connecting farms and lakes
Published on June 4, 2026
While regenerative practices aim to improve soil, water, nutrient cycling and biodiversity—and strengthen farmer and community well-being—they also come with challenges. Learn key insights on how to navigate and implement these different principles. -
Michigan Conservation Stewards Program returns in 2026 with six regional cohorts
Published on June 2, 2026
Join one of six learning cohorts for eight weeks of hybrid learning, field experiences and hands-on stewardship grounded in 20 years of community impact. -
MSU AgBioResearch Director George Smith stepping down in August to become dean at University of Arizona
Published on June 1, 2026
Smith has been the AgBioResearch director since 2021. -
Community scientists are documenting aquatic invasive species in Michigan using iNaturalist
Published on June 1, 2026
Your lake or stream visit can turn into meaningful data. -
Crack the code on grass identification July 30-31 at W.K. Kellogg Biological Station
Published on May 29, 2026
Join botanists for this two-day grass identification course that blends fieldwork, lab sessions and expert instruction.