Events

Join Michigan Sea Grant as we dive into the wonderful hobby of birding! Birding 101 is a fun, FREE virtual class that's perfect for beginners or anyone who needs a […]

Mark your calendars and join us on Zoom for Will the beaches come back? Coastal change and recovery along Michigan’s shores following high lake level. Our presenter, Ethan Theuerkauf, PhD, […]

Join Michigan Sea Grant as we dive into the wonderful hobby of birding! Birding 101 is a fun, FREE virtual class that's perfect for beginners or anyone who needs a […]

Join Michigan Sea Grant as we dive into the wonderful hobby of birding! Birding 101 is a fun, FREE virtual class that's perfect for beginners or anyone who needs a […]

Join Michigan Sea Grant as we dive into the wonderful hobby of birding! Birding 101 is a fun, FREE virtual class that's perfect for beginners or anyone who needs a […]

Event page You are invited to the 35th annual Great Lakes Day conference: A Celebration of Progress and Promise! This in-person conference will feature presentations on key Great Lakes issues. We have an […]

GLANSIS 2025 Grand Review Date: March 6, 2025 Zoom: https://umich.zoom.us/j/93780907672?pwd=S1DtJ9kW7IAzySwdS8bYo3qaCgBddi.1 Meeting ID: 937 8090 7672 Passcode: 593897 Find your local number: https://umich.zoom.us/u/avB65alsd ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Who: Anyone with knowledge relating to the distribution, ecology […]

Webinar: April 2, 2025, 6-8pm ET Get top tips for preventing and managing harmful algal blooms in inland waters! Join a free “HABs 101: Prevention and Management” webinar for insights […]

Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 6 - 8 p.m. ET (Zoom only) NOAA Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center 500 W Fletcher Street Alpena, MI 49707 Michigan Sea Grant and Michigan State […]

April 9, 2025, 6-8 p.m. ET (In person or Zoom) Detroit International Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center 5437 W Jefferson Ave., Trenton, MI 48183 Sea Grant hosts fishery workshops to provide […]

April 17, 2025 American Legion, 129 Michigan Ave, South Haven, MI 49094 Agenda 7:00      Chapter Business  7:10      Welcome and Sea Grant Update: Dan O'Keefe – Southwest District Extension Educator, Michigan […]

Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 6 - 8 p.m. ET Saganing Tribal Center 5447 Sturman Rd Standish, MI 48658 or Zoom Michigan Sea Grant and Michigan State University Extension, in partnership […]

Tuesday, April 29, 2024, 6 - 8 p.m. ET Clark Township Community Center 133 M-134, Cedarville, MI 49719 or Zoom Michigan Sea Grant and Michigan State University Extension, in partnership […]

The MI Paddle Stewards program consists of a three-hour, self-paced online training followed by optional in-person workshops. The program teaches paddlers to identify, report, and prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. Participants […]

Teachers: Are you interested in the exciting use of fish, plants, water chemistry and more in your classroom? Then consider attending an upcoming Aquaculture Teacher workshop at Purdue University! This […]

Join a Summer Discovery Cruise to set sail on Lake St. Clair and learn about the world around you! Perfect for all ages, these shipboard events feature local experts speaking about themes like birds, […]

Sail at 8:30am-1pm - Come aboard the Inland Seas tall ship schooner! Sail Lake Superior and experience Mi Fresh Fish through traditional stories and fish identification activities. Registration is $20 […]

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 […]

The MI Paddle Stewards program consists of a three-hour, self-paced online training followed by optional in-person workshops. The program teaches paddlers to identify, report, and prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. Participants […]

The MI Paddle Stewards program consists of a three-hour, self-paced online training followed by optional in-person workshops. The program teaches paddlers to identify, report, and prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. Participants […]

As part of theGreat Lakes Clean Marinas Network 2025 Webinar Series, Stormwater Specialist, Megan Bolyard, will share the prospective of a trained eye and will delve into ways to manage […]

Join Michigan Sea Grant and state partners for this free webinar on August 6, 2025, at 6-7:30pm. Hear firsthand from Michiganders who are tackling harmful algal blooms (HABs) in their […]

Kayak Skills Safety Training Lake St. Clair Metropark 2 sessions offered (choose one - maximum of 10 for each session) Aug. 21, 2025 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. ET OR […]

On August 22, 2025, community members and conservation partners are invited to help release young lake sturgeon into the Saginaw Bay watershed. Attendees at these free riverside release events will […]

Presentations Include: HABs Identification for Safe Recreation Rainfall Simulator Demonstration EGLE’s Septic Replacement Loan Program MiCorps Cooperative Lakes Monitoring Program Smart Lake Erie Watershed Initiative Lake Erie Volunteer Science Network […]

Fall Refresher: Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, 7-8:15 p.m. ET Backyard Fall Bird ID and Habitat Tips: Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, 7-8:15 p.m. ET Location: Anywhere with internet via Zoom Webinar! […]

Fall Refresher: Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, 7-8:15 p.m. ET Backyard Fall Bird ID and Habitat Tips: Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, 7-8:15 p.m. ET Location: Anywhere with internet via Zoom Webinar! […]

On September 20, 2025, community members and conservation partners are invited to help release young lake sturgeon into the Saginaw Bay watershed. Attendees at these free riverside release events will […]

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 […]

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 […]

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+ […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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

Registration is now open for the 2026 St. Clair Detroit River System – Annual General Meeting series! MEETING REGISTRATION We hope you’ll join us to hear from experts, connect with […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Lake Huron - Les Cheneaux Islands & St Marys River April 28, 2026, , 6-8 p.m. ET Cedarville, Clark Twp Community Center (In-person and online via Zoom) Michigan Sea Grant […]

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 […]