• 2026 Shiver on the River Eco Fair on Belle Isle

    Friends of the Detroit River, in partnership with the Detroit Historical Society, Belle Isle Nature Center, and Belle Isle Conservancy, are hosting The 2026 Shiver on the River Eco Fair on Belle Isle on Saturday, February 7. Learn more about our natural resources from local organizations and enjoy free caricature drawings, a live magic show, […]

  • HABs 101 Webinar: The Power of Plants (Zoom)

    In previous “HABs 101” webinars, we learned about the basics of harmful algal blooms, the value of algae in aquatic ecosystems, and heard from Michiganders who are tackling HABs in their inland lakes. In March, we will look at The Power of Plants and discuss how to use plants to reduce nutrients and help prevent algal blooms. Hosted by Michigan […]

  • Michigan Birding 101: Spring 2026 (Zoom)

    4 FREE Sessions in March! March 17, 19, 24 and 26, 7-8 p.m. ET Location: Zoom Webinar (link sent after completion of registration) Explore the wonderful hobby of birding in fun online classes! Topics include everything a new birdwatcher should know: Schedule: March 17 - Introduction to Birding and Equipment March 19 - Backyard Birding and Feeding March 24 […]

  • Michigan Birding 101: Spring 2026 (Zoom)

    4 FREE Sessions in March! March 17, 19, 24 and 26, 7-8 p.m. ET Location: Zoom Webinar (link sent after completion of registration) Explore the wonderful hobby of birding in fun online classes! Topics include everything a new birdwatcher should know: Schedule: March 17 - Introduction to Birding and Equipment March 19 - Backyard Birding and Feeding March 24 […]

  • Michigan Birding 101: Spring 2026 (Zoom)

    4 FREE Sessions in March! March 17, 19, 24 and 26, 7-8 p.m. ET Location: Zoom Webinar (link sent after completion of registration) Explore the wonderful hobby of birding in fun online classes! Topics include everything a new birdwatcher should know: Schedule: March 17 - Introduction to Birding and Equipment March 19 - Backyard Birding and Feeding March 24 […]

  • Michigan Birding 101: Spring 2026 (Zoom)

    4 FREE Sessions in March! March 17, 19, 24 and 26, 7-8 p.m. ET Location: Zoom Webinar (link sent after completion of registration) Explore the wonderful hobby of birding in fun online classes! Topics include everything a new birdwatcher should know: Schedule: March 17 - Introduction to Birding and Equipment March 19 - Backyard Birding and Feeding March 24 […]

  • 2026 Indigenous Food Sovereignty Summit

    Indigenous Food Sovereignty Summit Co-Hosted by Michigan State University and the University of Michigan April 6-8, 2026 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, East Lansing, MI Join a powerful gathering that celebrates Indigenous food systems, cultural resilience, and community-driven solutions for food sovereignty. This conference brings together Tribal leaders, farmers, youth, scholars, and advocates to […]

  • Fisheries Workshop Lake St. Clair & Lake Erie

    April 9, 2026, 6-8 p.m. ET Macomb County Extension office Macomb County Extension office or online via Zoom Michigan Sea Grant hosts fishery workshops to provide recreational anglers, commercial fishers, charter operators, agency staff, and researchers with a forum to share and discuss Great Lakes fishery management. While each workshop is different, agendas often cover […]