• Detroit River Community Forum October 2

    The Detroit River Public Advisory Council is hosting Community Forums for the public to learn more about the Detroit River Area of Concern (AOC), past AOC projects, and gather input […]

  • Detroit River Community Forum October 15

    The Detroit River Public Advisory Council is hosting Community Forums for the public to learn more about the Detroit River Area of Concern (AOC), past AOC projects, and gather input […]

  • 2025 National Place-Based Education Conference

    The agenda for the 2025 National PBE Conference at Eastern Michigan University is full of incredible stories, insights, research, and resources from across the field of place-based education! With 165+ […]

  • Detroit River Community Forum

    The Detroit River Public Advisory Council is hosting Community Forums for the public to learn more about the Detroit River Area of Concern (AOC), past AOC projects, and gather input […]

  • Pesticide Safety Webinar Series: The RUP/CCA CEU Credit Clinic

    December 3, 2025 10:00AM - 2:00PM Online Contact: Safa Alzohairy, Heather Borden, or Emma Schlachter Join the MSU Pesticide Safety Education Program for a comprehensive virtual learning opportunity designed for Pesticide Applicators, Agricultural […]

  • “Dinosaur Fish” film premiere

    What: Premiere of Dinosaur Fish film (23 minutes) with a Q/A panel When: December 12, 2025, 7 - 8pm Where: Delta College Planetarium | 100 Center Avenue, Bay City, MI, […]

  • Seafood HACCP Training

    Ojibwa Casino Hotel Baraga, 16449 Michigan Avenue, Baraga, Michigan 49908 16449 Michigan Avenue, Baraga, Michigan

    December 16-18, 2025 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (Tuesday, Wednesday) 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (Thursday) Ojibwa Casino Hotel Baraga 16449 Michigan Ave. Baraga, MI 49908 Commercial fishing operators and fish processors must follow […]

  • Aquaculture Challenge info sessions and coach Q&A

    Aquaculture Challenge info sessions and coach Q&A Michigan Sea Grant will host two upcoming information sessions for new and returning Aquaculture Challenge coaches. Each session will start with a 10-minute […]

  • Aquaculture Challenge info sessions and coach Q&A

    Aquaculture Challenge info sessions and coach Q&A Michigan Sea Grant will host two upcoming information sessions for new and returning Aquaculture Challenge coaches. Each session will start with a 10-minute […]

  • Sucker Summit

    January 30th, 2:45-3:25 with Q&A panel to follow 1st Floor Colab Space, Hekman Library, Calvin University Park in Covenant Fine Arts Center lot or Lots 1-4 west of campus and walk to […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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, […]

  • Fisheries Workshops Lake Michigan: Ludington

    Lake Michigan: Ludington April 13, 2026, 6-8 p.m. ET West Shore Community College, 3000 N. Stiles Rd. Scottville, MI 49454 (In-person and online via Zoom) Registration Spring fishery workshops offer […]

  • Fisheries Workshops Lake Huron: Open Water

    Lake Huron: Open Water Date: April 14, 2026, 6-8 p.m. ET (Online via Zoom only) Michigan Sea Grant and Michigan State University Extension, in partnership with the Department of Natural […]

  • Fisheries Workshops Lake Michigan: South Haven

    Lake Michigan: South Haven April 16, 2026, 7–9pm ET South Haven Moose Lodge, 1025 Wells St., South Haven, MI 49090 (In-person only, no registration required) Spring fishery workshops offer current […]

  • Fisheries Workshops Lake Huron: Saginaw Bay

    Lake Huron: Saginaw Bay April 21, 2026, , 6-8 p.m. ET Bay City (In-person and online via Zoom) Spring fishery workshops offer current research and information related to the status […]

  • Outdoor Adventure Center – Trails Expo

    Michigan Sea Grant will have a table at this event promoting water trails and water safety. In honor of Celebrate Trails Day, an annual event from the Rail to Trails […]

  • Knauss Fellowship Applications Due

    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 […]

  • Kayaking Skills Course, MI Paddle Stewards

    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 […]

  • Sturgeon Fest 2026

    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 […]

  • Belle Isle book launch and roundtable

    Belle Isle Nature Center 176 Lakeside Drive, Detroit, MI, United States

    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 […]

  • Saginaw Bay 4-H Fish Camp: Tawas City

    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 […]

  • Saginaw Bay 4-H Fish Camp: Bay City

    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 […]

  • Houghton’s Mi Fresh Fish Fry

    Learn about and eat Mi Fresh Fish! The Mi Fresh Fish Fry is free and open to the public with food, cooking lessons, fishing activities, and more for the whole family. […]

  • Saginaw Bay 4-H Fish Camp: Saginaw

    Haithco Park, Saginaw Save the date for the 2026 camps (registration opens May 1) When: July 20-21, 2026 Calling all 8–13-year-olds interested in learning how to fish and protect our […]