• 2020 Ludington Regional Fisheries Workshop

    West Shore Community College 3000 North Stiles Road, Scottville, MI

    Registration is now open for the 2020 Ludington Regional Fishery Workshop. The workshop will include presentations from biologists, educators, and fishery managers with Michigan DNR, NOAA/GLERL, MSU and Michigan Sea Grant. Topics will include salmon and trout diets, the impact of quagga mussels on Lake Michigan, and water level expectations for 2020 in addition to […]

    $30
  • Shiver on the River coming to Detroit’s Belle Isle

    Belle Isle Casino Casino Way, Detroit, MI, United States

    Don't miss this free family friendly environmental event in southeast Michigan! Looking for something fun to do with the family in southeast Michigan? Join hundreds of people at Shiver on the River Feb. 1, 2020, on Belle Isle in Detroit. Participants can explore the many different venues on the island and learn about exciting environmental […]

  • 2020 Southeast Michigan Regional Fisheries Workshop

    Wyandotte Boat Club 1 Pine Street, Wyandotte

    Spring fishery workshop offers current research and information related to the status of the Lake Erie, Detroit River & Lake St. Clair fishery. Michigan Sea Grant and Michigan State University Extension, in partnership with the Friends of the Detroit River, MI Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Division, Army Corp of Engineers, Great Lakes Observing System […]

  • 2020 NEMIGLSI Regional Networking Meeting

    Your school, your community organization, and YOU are invited to join and participate in the annual, youth education-focused Northeast Michigan Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative (NEMIGLSI) Regional Network Meeting on Thursday, February 13, 2020 hosted in Alpena, Michigan. Please RSVP and register online by Friday, February 7th. You will be prompted to create an account on […]

  • Great Lakes Water Levels (Marquette)

    Jamrich Hall Room 1322 1401 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette, MI, United States

    All are welcome to a public lecture, "Great Lakes Water Levels: Record Highs in 2019 and the Outlook for 2020," presented by the Northern Michigan University Biology Department and Michigan Sea Grant. The event will feature Dr. Lauren Fry and Chris Warren, P.E., from the Office of Great Lakes Hydraulics and Hydrology at the U.S. […]

  • 30th Annual Great Lakes Conference

    Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center 219 S. Harrison Road, East Lansing, MI, United States

    The Great Lakes: Tackling Challenges Today and Beyond This Great Lakes conference is offered each year during Michigan State University's Agriculture and Natural Resources Week to focus on the current and emerging issues, research, and other information related to the Great Lakes and the surrounding watershed. This year’s 30th annual conference will feature presentations on […]

  • #LakeEffects Film Series: JOURNEYS

    Modern Languages Building, Room 1420, 812 Washington Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 812 Washington Street, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

    Join Michigan Sea Grant this spring for a FREE five-part film series about our incredible Great Lakes. Sponsored by Detroit Public TV's Great Lakes Now and the University of Michigan Great Lakes Theme Semester, the #LakeEffects series will feature fascinating documentary films, short videos, and Q&A sessions with subject matter experts. On March 12, join […]

  • #LakeEffects Film Series: SHIPWRECKS

    Modern Languages Building, Room 1420, 812 Washington Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 812 Washington Street, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

    Join Michigan Sea Grant this spring for a FREE five-part film series about our incredible Great Lakes. Sponsored by Detroit Public TV's Great Lakes Now and the University of Michigan Great Lakes Theme Semester, the #LakeEffects series will feature fascinating documentary films, short videos, and Q&A sessions with subject matter experts. On March 19, join […]

  • H.O.M.E.S. at Home: Birdventures! Explore the fascinating birds of the Great Lakes

    H.O.M.E.S. at Home webinar series Longing to take the family to the Great Lakes, but not able to get to the shore? Then this series is for you! Join us for 5 fun-filled, family-friendly videos jam-packed full of Great Lakes fun facts, activity suggestions for your family, and daily challenges. Each day we provide a […]

  • H.O.M.E.S. at Home: Be a Great Lakes Hero: Stop marine debris!

    H.O.M.E.S. at Home webinar series Longing to take the family to the Great Lakes, but not able to get to the shore? Then this series is for you! Join us for 5 fun-filled, family-friendly videos jam-packed full of Great Lakes fun facts, activity suggestions for your family, and daily challenges. Each day we provide a […]

  • H.O.M.E.S. at Home: One Fish, Two Fish, Make a Dish, Eat a Fish!

    H.O.M.E.S. at Home webinar series Longing to take the family to the Great Lakes, but not able to get to the shore? Then this series is for you! Join us for 5 fun-filled, family-friendly videos jam-packed full of Great Lakes fun facts, activity suggestions for your family, and daily challenges. Each day we provide a […]

  • H.O.M.E.S. at Home: Great Lakes, Great Films

    H.O.M.E.S. at Home webinar series Longing to take the family to the Great Lakes, but not able to get to the shore? Then this series is for you! Join us for 5 fun-filled, family-friendly videos jam-packed full of Great Lakes fun facts, activity suggestions for your family, and daily challenges. Each day we provide a […]

  • #LakeEffects Film Series: INVADERS

    Modern Languages Building, Room 1420, 812 Washington Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 812 Washington Street, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

    Join Michigan Sea Grant this spring for a FREE five-part film series about our incredible Great Lakes. Sponsored by Detroit Public TV's Great Lakes Now and the University of Michigan Great Lakes Theme Semester, the #LakeEffects series will feature fascinating documentary films, short videos, and Q&A sessions with subject matter experts. On March 26, join […]

  • H.O.M.E.S. at Home: Lake Effect! The crazy winds of the Great Lakes

    H.O.M.E.S. at Home webinar series Longing to take the family to the Great Lakes, but not able to get to the shore? Then this series is for you! Join us for 5 fun-filled, family-friendly videos jam-packed full of Great Lakes fun facts, activity suggestions for your family, and daily challenges. Each day we provide a […]

  • #LakeEffects Film Series: HAZARDS

    Modern Languages Building, Room 1420, 812 Washington Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 812 Washington Street, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

    Join Michigan Sea Grant this spring for a FREE five-part film series about our incredible Great Lakes. Sponsored by Detroit Public TV's Great Lakes Now and the University of Michigan Great Lakes Theme Semester, the #LakeEffects series will feature fascinating documentary films, short videos, and Q&A sessions with subject matter experts. On April 2, join […]

  • #LakeEffects Film Series: GREAT LAKES NOW NIGHT

    Modern Languages Building, Room 1420, 812 Washington Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 812 Washington Street, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

    Join Michigan Sea Grant this spring for a FREE five-part film series about our incredible Great Lakes. Sponsored by Detroit Public TV's Great Lakes Now and the University of Michigan Great Lakes Theme Semester, the #LakeEffects series will feature fascinating documentary films, short videos, and Q&A sessions with subject matter experts. On April 9, join […]

  • Ubly/Bad Axe Fisheries Workshop

    Ubly Fox Hunter’s Club 2351 Ubly Rd., Bad Axe, MI

    All April 2020 in-person Lake Huron Fishery Workshops are canceled. We are exploring new online delivery opportunities for future fisheries education programs – stay tuned! Spring fishery workshops offer current research and information related to the status of the Lake Huron fishery Michigan Sea Grant and Michigan State University Extension, in partnership with the Department […]

  • Great Lakes BioBlitz Kick-off! (April 22-May 20)

    Have you been cooped up for too long? Do you wish you could get your students outside? Are you looking for fun things to do solo or with your family? Then a bioblitz might be just the thing for you! What is the Great Lakes Bioblitz? A bioblitz is an event that focuses on finding and […]

  • 2020 Southern Lake Michigan Fisheries Workshop

    This event is typically held in South Haven each year, but due to coronavirus and social distancing guidelines we are hosting this year's workshop online using a platform called Zoom. Registration for this event is free, but you must register by April 22. A link to the Zoom webinar will be e-mailed to all registrants […]

  • Great Lakes BioBlitz Week 2

    Have you been cooped up for too long? Do you wish you could get your students outside? Are you looking for fun things to do solo or with your family? Then a bioblitz might be just the thing for you! What is the Great Lakes Bioblitz? A bioblitz is an event that focuses on finding and […]

  • Lake Huron Open Water Fisheries Session

    Location: Zoom Spring fishery workshops  - online this year - offer current research and information related to the status of the Lake Huron fishery Michigan Sea Grant and Michigan State University Extension, in partnership with the Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Division, USGS Great Lakes Science Center, US Fish and Wildlife Service, and local fishery […]

  • Great Lakes BioBlitz Week 3

    Have you been cooped up for too long? Do you wish you could get your students outside? Are you looking for fun things to do solo or with your family? Then a bioblitz might be just the thing for you! What is the Great Lakes Bioblitz? A bioblitz is an event that focuses on finding and […]

  • Let’s Talk Fish in Lake Huron

    Join Michigan Sea Grant, Michigan State University Extension, and Michigan DNR fisheries experts online for conversations about local and statewide fisheries. On May 7 from 6:30-7:30pm, Michigan Sea Grant and partners are hosting a digital Conversations and Coffee meeting. In this webinar format, attendees can ask questions related to fishing regulations and the state's fisheries […]

  • Great Lakes BioBlitz Week 4

    Have you been cooped up for too long? Do you wish you could get your students outside? Are you looking for fun things to do solo or with your family? Then a bioblitz might be just the thing for you! What is the Great Lakes Bioblitz? A bioblitz is an event that focuses on finding and […]

  • Saginaw Bay Fisheries Workshop

    Location: Zoom Spring fishery workshops  - offered online this year - offer current research and information related to the status of the Lake Huron fishery Michigan Sea Grant and Michigan State University Extension, in partnership with the Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Division, USGS Great Lakes Science Center, US Fish and Wildlife Service, and local […]

  • Fish Producers: Sanitation during COVID-19

    Based on the Fish Producers in Michigan Coffee Hour a few weeks ago, Michigan Sea Grant has organized a live webinar for Friday, May 15 at 11am ET to discuss sanitation during COVID-19. The webinar will open up with a review of sanitation procedures and introductions. Attendees will hear from industry perspectives and from Michigan […]

  • Great Lakes BioBlitz Final Day

    Have you been cooped up for too long? Do you wish you could get your students outside? Are you looking for fun things to do solo or with your family? Then a bioblitz might be just the thing for you! What is the Great Lakes Bioblitz? A bioblitz is an event that focuses on finding and […]

  • Les Cheneaux Islands Fisheries Workshop

    Online via Zoom Spring fishery workshops  - offered online this year - offer current research and information related to the status of the Lake Huron fishery Michigan Sea Grant and Michigan State University Extension, in partnership with the Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Division, USGS Great Lakes Science Center, US Fish and Wildlife Service, and […]

  • Fish Producers Webinar: Making the switch to direct marketing

    Join us for Michigan Sea Grant’s upcoming webinar: Fish Producers Webinar: Making the switch to direct marketing on Tuesday, June 2 at 3pm (EST). This webinar will be accessible by phone or computer, and will be recorded. Speakers from industry and resource agencies for Fish Producers in Michigan will be featured, and information will be […]

  • Life of the Straits 2020 – A Virtual Program

    Thursdays, July 9 - Aug. 13, 2020, 6-6:30 p.m. Overview This program is specifically developed for 8-12 year olds in mind, but is open to whole families. The program will take place on Zoom on Thursday evenings throughout much of July and August. Each program will be a short series of fun filled info sessions […]