The John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship provides a unique educational experience to students who have an interest in ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources and in the national policy decisions affecting those resources. The program matches graduate students with host agencies in Washington, D.C., such as congressional offices, the National Marine Fisheries Service, or […]
June 5 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. (rain date June 12) (includes 30 minute lunch break – please bring your own lunch) Independence Oaks County Park boat launch Independence Township, Oakland County MI 9501 Sashabaw Rd, Clarkston, MI 48348 This is an eight hour Level 1 kayak skills course that covers how to prepare for kayak trips, […]
Saturday, June 6 • 10am-3pm Fort Gratiot Lighthouse, 2802 Omar St, Port Huron, MI Learn more about the event! We have two ways for your to experience the Giant of the Great Lakes - by Ship and by Shore! Each spring, thousands of lake sturgeon gather under the Blue Water Bridges to spawn – ground zero […]
Belle Isle Roundtable Come celebrate the launch of the newly revised A Self-Guided Tour of Beautiful Belle Isle: Detroit's Unique Urban Park guidebook! 2 p.m. on June 11 Michigan Sea Grant and The Belle Isle Conservancy invite you to the Belle Isle Roundtable at 2 p.m. on June 11 for an indoor event at the Belle […]
Gateway Park, Tawas City Save the date for the 2026 camps (registration opens May 1) When: June 17-18, 2026 Calling all 8–13-year-olds interested in learning how to fish and protect our Great Lakes! Campers learn about knot tying, tackle crafting, casting, stopping aquatic invasive species, and fishing. MSU Extension, 4-H, Michigan Sea Grant, Project FISH, […]
July 6-7 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. (includes 30 minute lunch break – please bring your own lunch) Independence Oaks County Park boat launch Independence Township, Oakland County MI 9501 Sashabaw Rd, Clarkston, MI 48348 This is two-day course that equips paddlers with the trip planning and leadership skills to provide safe and enjoyable trips with a variety of […]
Bay City State Park, Bay City Save the date for the 2026 camps (registration opens May 1) When: July 7-8, 2026 Calling all 8–13-year-olds interested in learning how to fish and protect our Great Lakes! Campers learn about knot tying, tackle crafting, casting, stopping aquatic invasive species, and fishing. MSU Extension, 4-H, Michigan Sea Grant, […]