• Great Lakes Aquaculture Days 2021: Bait Farm

    Host: Great Lakes Aquaculture Collaborative (GLAC) Dates: August 31, 2021 through September 2, 2021 (Times all in Eastern) Aug 31, 3pm: Branch River Trout Hatchery - Raceways in combination with Winery, WI Aug 31, 4pm: Ripple Rock Fish Farms  - Recirculating Aquaculture System, OH Sept 1, 3pm: Hickling's Fish Farm - Bass and Trout Raceways and […]

  • Great Lakes Aquaculture Days 2021: Cedar Brook Trout Farm – Trout Raceways

    Host: Great Lakes Aquaculture Collaborative (GLAC) Dates: August 31, 2021 through September 2, 2021 (Times all in Eastern) Aug 31, 3pm: Branch River Trout Hatchery - Raceways in combination with Winery, WI Aug 31, 4pm: Ripple Rock Fish Farms  - Recirculating Aquaculture System, OH Sept 1, 3pm: Hickling's Fish Farm - Bass and Trout Raceways and […]

  • Ecorse Creek Clean Up, Communities Coming Together

    The cities of Ecorse, Lincoln Park, and Wyandotte have teamed up to improve Ecorse Creek and we need YOUR help! Volunteers are needed to pick up litter along the shoreline and in the water. Everybody is welcome, along with any and all non-motorized boats. Three locations Eli CiunganPark (aka: Pepper Park) in Ecorse (Pepper Road […]

  • SAGINAW BAY 4-H FISH CAMP: Bay City State Park

    This one-day camp will teach youth to fish and protect our Great Lakes. All campers will receive fishing rod with reel, tackle box, and snacks! Camp sessions will include casting, tackle crafting, aquatic ecology, angler ethics, and more. Bay City State Park (Bay County), 9am–3pm BAY COUNTY REGISTRATION Registration deadline: 9/3 Contact: Holly Mueller [email protected] or […]

  • Life of the River 2021: Tahquamenon River Mouth, Paradise, MI

    Join us as we celebrate the Life of the River! St. Marys and Tahquamenon River July - September, 3 unique events July 28, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. - Monocle Lake Day Use Area, Bay Mills, MI August 25, 1 - 5 p.m.  - Tahquamenon Logging Museum, Newberry, MI September 11, 1 - 5 p.m. […]

  • Bird ID Basics: Michigan Birding 101

    Location Anywhere with internet via Zoom Webinar! (link sent after completion of registration) Join us as we explore the wonderful hobby of birding in 2 one-hour FREE and FUN classes. We will have instructional time at the start of each class followed by a Q&A session. This a great opportunity for those new to the […]

  • SAGINAW BAY 4-H FISH CAMP: River Side Park, Arenac

    This one-day camp will teach youth to fish and protect our Great Lakes. All campers will receive fishing rod with reel, tackle box, and snacks! Camp sessions will include casting, tackle crafting, aquatic ecology, angler ethics, and more. River Side Park (Arenac County), 9am–3pm ARENAC COUNTY REGISTRATION Registration deadline: 9/10 Contact: Melissa Prohaska [email protected] or (989) […]

  • South Haven research update

    South Haven City Hall, 539 Phoenix Street, South Haven, MI 539 Phoenix Street, South Haven, MI, United States

    On Wednesday, Sept. 22, come to South Haven City Hall for a public presentation about an ongoing research project investigating sediment transport and coastal resilience on Lake Michigan's shoreline. Michigan Tech Professor Guy Meadows and Michigan Sea Grant Extension Educator Mark Breederland will discuss the project from a South Haven point of view, and answer […]

  • MI Paddle Stewards: Grand Haven

    2021 Invasive Species Paddle Experienced paddlers are invited to join Michigan Sea Grant and partners for a two-hour paddle (with kayaks and gear provided by Michigan Sea Grant) on a nearby water trail! Participation is free thanks to funding from the Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program. September 25 Grand Haven, MI events.anr.msu.edu/2021MPSOttawa OR October 9 […]

  • MI Paddle Stewards: 2021 Ottawa County Alumni Paddle

    Experienced paddlers are welcome to join us of a program about protecting water trails from aquatic invasive species (AIS). Paddlers are encouraged to complete the MI Paddle Stewards Online Course to learn about the dangers of AIS, how to identify them, and how to report sightings through the Midwest Invasive Species Information Network. Join us […]

  • MI Paddle Stewards: Lansing

    2021 Invasive Species Paddle Experienced paddlers are invited to join Michigan Sea Grant and partners for a two-hour paddle (with kayaks and gear provided by Michigan Sea Grant) on a nearby water trail! Participation is free thanks to funding from the Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program. October 9 Lansing, MI events.anr.msu.edu/2021MPSLansing

  • 2022 Aquaculture Challenge Team Registration Closes

    The Aquaculture Challenge is a competition held by Lake Superior State University and the Michigan Sea Grant program. Teams sponsored by a school or after school organization (ie.e 4-H, FFA, etc) are tasked with creating their own small-scale aquaponics system. In addition to creating the system, each team is tasked with monitoring the parameters of […]

  • Michigan Aquaculture Association Workshop 2022

    35th Annual Meeting You are cordially invited to attend the Michigan Aquaculture Association’s 2022 Annual Meeting, to be held January 20, 2022 at the Doherty Hotel in Clare, Michigan. Our Annual Meeting is open not only to members, but also anyone with an interest in aquaculture! This meeting is a great chance to meet with […]

  • Michigan Fish Producers Association Educational Workshop

    The MFPA Convention Workshops will be hosted virtually in 2022. This is a free and virtual program hosted by Michigan Sea Grant. This program will be split into two sessions: Speaker presentations (Speaker list will be released as soon as it is finalized). Working session with Q&A to apply for CARES Act funding. So please […]

  • 2022 Aquaculture Challenge Virtual Open House and Team Meet and Greet

    The Aquaculture Challenge is a competition held by Lake Superior State University and the Michigan Sea Grant program. Teams sponsored by a school or after school organization (ie.e 4-H, FFA, etc) are tasked with creating their own small-scale aquaponics system. In addition to creating the system, each team is tasked with monitoring the parameters of […]

  • Educator Workshops Aboard the Research Vessel (R/V) Lake Guardian

    Call for Applications! Registration/Application Deadline: January 31, 2022 Event Dates: June and July 2022. See below for more details Event location: Marquette and Alpena, MI Intended Audience: 4th-12th grade educators, non-formal educators Ten educators, three researchers, 15 crew, and one 180-foot boat In June and July 2022, 10 educators will set sail aboard the Research Vessel (R/V) Lake Guardian, a vessel […]

  • Snowshoe the Straits: A Life of the Straits Program, Straits State Park

    Snowshoe through the Straits of Mackinac Snowshoe through the Straits of Mackinac. Join 4-H and SeaGrant as we cover snowshoe basics, go on a snowshoe hike, and learn fun winter facts. Youth ages 8-14 and their families are welcome to join. Registration required. Snowshoes can be rented for $5/pair or you are welcome to bring […]