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SUMMARY:Fisheries Workshop Lake St. Clair & Lake Erie
DESCRIPTION:April 9\, 2026\, 6-8 p.m. ET\nMacomb County Extension office\nMacomb County Extension office or online via Zoom \nMichigan 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 fish populations and angler catch data\, forage or prey fish surveys\, offshore and open water fisheries\, fisheries management activities\, citizen science opportunities for anglers\, and more. \nThis event is free\, but registration is required. Please indicate if you will be attending in person or via Zoom. \n\nRegistration\n\nAgenda: \n\nBack to basics: DNR Fish Regulations — Cleyo Harris (MDNR)\nStatus of Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair fishery – Andrew Briggs (MDNR)\nImpact of year-round catch and release on smallmouth bass — Jan-Michael Hessenauer (MDNR)\nFord Cove habitat restoration project — Scott Dierks (GEI Consultants)\nUpdate on muck in Lake St. Clair – Kevin Goodwin and Josh Tellier (EGLE)
URL:https://www.michiganseagrant.org/event/lake-st-clair-lake-erie-fishery-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260413T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260413T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T121120
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SUMMARY:Fisheries Workshops Lake Michigan: Ludington
DESCRIPTION:Lake Michigan: Ludington\nApril 13\, 2026\, 6-8 p.m. ET\nWest Shore Community College\, 3000 N. Stiles Rd. Scottville\, MI 49454\n(In-person and online via Zoom)\nRegistration \nSpring fishery workshops offer current research and information related to the status of the Great Lakes fishery. \nMichigan 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 organizations annually offer evening regional workshops to provide valuable information for anglers\, charter captains\, resource professionals\, and interested community members. \nWorkshops include information and status updates on topics such as fish populations and angler catch data\, forage or prey fish surveys\, offshore fisheries and open water fisheries\, as well as updates on fisheries management activities\, citizen science opportunities for anglers\, and a variety of other topics of interest based on specific regions. \nAgenda\n5:30 pm\nRefreshments and Registration \n6:00 pm\nWelcome and Sea Grant Update: Dan O’Keefe – Southwest District Extension Educator\, Michigan Sea Grant \n6:10 pm\nFishing License Fee Proposals and the Michigan Anglers Consortium: Capt. Mark Williams\, Silver Addiction Charters \n6:30 pm\nFishery-Independent Data on Chinook Salmon from the Ludington Pumped Storage Plant: Jake Downey\, Student\, University of Michigan \n6:50 pm\nLake Michigan Predator-Prey Ratio: Chinook Salmon and Alewife Dynamics: Ben Turschak – Fisheries Research Biologist Specialist\, Michigan Department of Natural Resources \n7:10 pm\nDNR Management Updates: Jay Wesley – Lake Michigan Basin Coordinator\, Michigan Department of Natural Resources \n7:30 pm\nInvasive Mussels in the Great Lakes: Status\, Impacts\, and the Long Road to Control: Ashley Elgin – Research Ecologist\, Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory\, NOAA \n8:00 pm \nAdjourn
URL:https://www.michiganseagrant.org/event/fisheries-workshops-lake-michigan-ludington/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260414T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260414T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T121120
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SUMMARY:Fisheries Workshops Lake Huron: Open Water
DESCRIPTION:Lake Huron: Open Water\nDate: April 14\, 2026\, 6-8 p.m. ET\n(Online via Zoom only) \nMichigan 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 organizations are holding the Lake Huron Fisheries Workshop – Open Water Session. Participants can attend online via Zoom. \nThis workshop offers current research and information related to the status of the Lake Huron fisheries. We look forward to hosting your questions! \nRegistration for this event is free\, but you must register by Tuesday\, April 14\, 2026. \nIn addition to receiving a confirmation email directly following this registration process\, a link to the Zoom meeting will be emailed to all virtual registrants on the morning of April 14. \n\nRegistration\n\nWorkshop Agenda:\nWelcome and Introductions\nBrandon Schroeder and Meaghan Gass\, Michigan Sea Grant \nLake Huron Offshore Catch & Creel Fishery Updates\nChris Kemp\, DNR Fisheries Research \nPrey Fish Survey\nTim O’Brien\, USGS Great Lakes Science Center \nSea Lamprey Management Program\nNick Johnson\, USGS Hammond Bay Biological Station \nMi Fresh Fish: Michigan Commercial Fisheries Overview\nLauren Stigers\, Michigan Sea Grant \nFisheries Management Updates & Discussion\nDoug Schultz\, Tim Cwalinski and Jeff Jolley\, DNR Fisheries Management \n\nFish Stocking Updates\nManagement updates\nQuestion and answer discussion\n\nAdjourn  
URL:https://www.michiganseagrant.org/event/fisheries-workshops-lake-huron-open-water/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T210000
DTSTAMP:20260605T121120
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T183905Z
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SUMMARY:Fisheries Workshops Lake Michigan: South Haven
DESCRIPTION:Lake Michigan: South Haven\nApril 16\, 2026\, 7–9pm ET\nSouth Haven Moose Lodge\, 1025 Wells St.\, South Haven\, MI 49090\n(In-person only\, no registration required)\n\n\n\nSpring fishery workshops offer current research and information related to the status of the Great Lakes fishery. \nMichigan 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 organizations annually offer evening regional workshops to provide valuable information for anglers\, charter captains\, resource professionals\, and interested community members. \nWorkshops include information and status updates on topics such as fish populations and angler catch data\, forage or prey fish surveys\, offshore fisheries and open water fisheries\, as well as updates on fisheries management activities\, citizen science opportunities for anglers\, and a variety of other topics of interest based on specific regions. \nAgenda: TBD
URL:https://www.michiganseagrant.org/event/fisheries-workshops-lake-michigan-south-haven/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260421T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260421T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T121120
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SUMMARY:Fisheries Workshops Lake Huron: Saginaw Bay
DESCRIPTION:Lake Huron: Saginaw Bay\nApril 21\, 2026\, \, 6-8 p.m. ET\nBay City\n(In-person and online via Zoom) \nSpring fishery workshops offer current research and information related to the status of the Great Lakes fishery. \nMichigan 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 organizations annually offer evening regional workshops to provide valuable information for anglers\, charter captains\, resource professionals\, and interested community members. \nWorkshops include information and status updates on topics such as fish populations and angler catch data\, forage or prey fish surveys\, offshore fisheries and open water fisheries\, as well as updates on fisheries management activities\, citizen science opportunities for anglers\, and a variety of other topics of interest based on specific regions. \n\nRegistration\n\nWorkshop Agenda:\nWelcome and Introductions\nBrandon Schroeder and Meaghan Gass\, Michigan Sea Grant \nSaginaw Bay Fisheries Updates\nDave Fielder\, DNR Fisheries Research \nAcoustic Telemetry in Saginaw Bay\nTodd Hayden\, USGS Great Lakes Science Center \nHabitat Restoration in Saginaw Bay\nJeff Jolley\, DNR Fisheries Management \nFisheries Management Updates & Discussion\nDoug Schultz and Jeff Jolley\, DNR Fisheries Management \n\nFish Stocking Updates\nManagement updates\nQuestion and answer discussion\n\nAdjourn  
URL:https://www.michiganseagrant.org/event/fisheries-workshops-lake-huron-saginaw-bay/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260425T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260425T150000
DTSTAMP:20260605T121120
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SUMMARY:Outdoor Adventure Center - Trails Expo
DESCRIPTION:Michigan Sea Grant will have a table at this event promoting water trails and water safety.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn honor of Celebrate Trails Day\, an annual event from the Rail to Trails Conservancy\, the OAC is celebrating our very own neighborhood rail trail! Join us for our Trails Expo on the Dequindre Cut\, which was once a line on the Grand Trunk Railroad. \nThis outdoor adventure features local experts in hiking\, biking\, paddling and more. Learn tips and tricks for hitting the trails from the best\, then test out your skills in hands-on workshops. \nIncluded in the cost of admission. \nContact Information\nOutdoor Adventure Center \n\nDNR-OAC@Michigan.gov\n844-622-6367\n\n\nWorkshops\nHappy Little 5k\n10 a.m. \nCalling all Happy Little Trees 5K participants! Running is more fun with good company – join the fun and take a run along the Dequindre Cut! Enjoy fabulous murals and great company while you complete your Happy Little Trees 5K. Note: The race begins promptly at 10 a.m. Please arrive early for parking and line-up. \nThe course: An out-and-back course that is flat and fast – with parking available across from Milliken State Park and Harbor. The race begins and ends at the Outdoor Adventure Center. (See course map.) \nRegister here: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/places/state-parks/happy-little-trees. \nFor those who registered online in advance for the virtual event\, your keepsake Happy Little T-shirt\, commemorative bib number and finisher’s medal will be mailed to you address prior to the start of the race week.
URL:https://www.michiganseagrant.org/event/outdoor-adventure-center-trails-expo/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260428T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260428T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T121120
CREATED:20260209T194134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T115256Z
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SUMMARY:Fisheries Workshop - Lake Huron: Les Cheneaux Islands & St Marys River
DESCRIPTION:Lake Huron – Les Cheneaux Islands & St Marys River\nApril 28\, 2026\, \, 6-8 p.m. ET\nCedarville\, Clark Twp Community Center\n(In-person and online via Zoom) \nMichigan 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 organizations are offering the Lake Huron Fisheries Workshop – Les Cheneaux Islands & St Marys River. Participants can attend in person or online via Zoom. \n\nThis workshop offers current research and information related to the status of the Lake Huron fisheries. We look forward to hosting your questions! \nRegistration for this event is free\, but you must register by Tuesday\, April 28\, 2026. \nThe event will be held at the  Cedarville Community Center\, Clark Township\, 133 E M-134\, Cedarville\, MI 49719. \nZoom event link will be available after registration. \n\nRegistration\n\nAgenda\nWelcome and Introductions\nBrandon Schroeder and Elliot Nelson\, Michigan Sea Grant \nCormorant Management Updates\nMatt Curry\, USDA Wildlife Services \nLes Cheneaux Islands Fish Community Survey\nDave Fielder\, DNR Fisheries Research \nLake Sturgeon in the St. Marys River\nKevin Kapuscinski and Alana Miller-Schofield\, Lake Superior State University \nFisheries Management Updates & Discussion\nNeal Godby\, Tim Cwalinski and Doug Schultz\, DNR Fisheries Management \n\nManagement updates\nQuestion and answer discussion\n\nAdjourn / Safe Travels
URL:https://www.michiganseagrant.org/event/fisheries-workshops-lake-huron-cedarville/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260603T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260603T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T121120
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T184706Z
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SUMMARY:Knauss Fellowship Applications Due
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe program matches graduate students with host agencies in Washington\, D.C.\, such as congressional offices\, the National Marine Fisheries Service\, or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. For one year\, fellows work on a range of policy and management projects related to ocean\, coastal\, and Great Lakes resources. Fellows can be placed in the federal legislative or executive branches; learn more about what legislative fellows do. \nThe fellowship will run from June 1\, 2027 through May 31\, 2028. \nApplication Deadline\nApplication deadline is June 3\, 2026 at 5pm. \nResults will be announced by the National Sea Grant Office around mid-September 2026. \n\nLearn more and apply by June 3
URL:https://www.michiganseagrant.org/event/knauss-fellowship-applications-due/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260605T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260606T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T121120
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T180441Z
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SUMMARY:Kayaking Skills Course\, MI Paddle Stewards
DESCRIPTION:June 5\n8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. (rain date June 12)\n(includes 30 minute lunch break – please bring your own lunch) \nIndependence Oaks County Park boat launch\nIndependence Township\, Oakland County MI\n9501 Sashabaw Rd\, Clarkston\, MI 48348 \nThis is an eight hour Level 1 kayak skills course that covers how to prepare for kayak trips\, involves demonstrating strokes and safety maneuvers including rescues. You can either take the class to learn or learn and be assessed at the end of the class. \nIn order to pass the assessment you need to demonstrate kayak rescue techniques which will involve getting wet. Please wear quick dry clothing\, ideally closed-toe water shoes and bring a change of clothes. \nThis class is a prerequisite to the Community Paddlesport Leader training which will be offered in July. Find a detailed description of what the course covers on the ACA website. \n**There is no cost\, but limited spots are available\, please only register if you intend to participate! \nAssessment Course Prerequisites: \n\nAcknowledgment of personal compliance with the ACA Essential Eligibility Criteria (EEC)\nBe a current ACA Member\nAgree to comply with the ACA Code of Conduct\n\nInstructors: Erica Anculle\, Angela Scapini (Michigan Sea Grant\, MSU Extension)\, Jacqui Rabine (American Canoe Association certified instructors) \nFor more information\, contact Erica Anculle at clites1@msu.edu.
URL:https://www.michiganseagrant.org/event/kayaking-skills-course-mi-paddle-stewards/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260606T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260606T150000
DTSTAMP:20260605T121120
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SUMMARY:Sturgeon Fest 2026
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 6 • 10am-3pm\nFort Gratiot Lighthouse\, 2802 Omar St\, Port Huron\, MI \n\nLearn more about the event!\n\nWe 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 for one of the largest remaining populations of lake sturgeon in the Great Lakes – making these experiences like none other! \nShore Experience – Come face‑to‑fin with the Great Lakes’ biggest underwater celebrity at our live sturgeon touch tank. Enjoy hands‑on activities\, tasty treats from local food trucks\, lively music\, and plenty more festival fun! Sturgeon Fest By Shore is held 10am – 3pm at Fort Gratiot Lighthouse\, 2802 Omar Street in Port Huron. Parking\, admission\, and activities are FREE!\n\nShip Experience – Cruise under the Blue Water Bridges on the St. Clair River and Lake Huron with a live sturgeon aquarium experience and sturgeon activities from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s research vessel. This narrated cruise offers interaction with wildlife biologists conducting research that is helping to reintroduce sturgeon around the Great Lakes. Sturgeon Fest by Ship begins at the Huron Lady dock on the Black River in Port Huron. River Cruise tickets are available for 11am and 1pm.\n\nAll event and ticket proceeds help support the Friends of the St. Clair River’s year‑round conservation and education programs—so you can have fun and do good at the same time!
URL:https://www.michiganseagrant.org/event/sturgeon-fest-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260611T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260611T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T121120
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T150907Z
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SUMMARY:Belle Isle book launch and roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Belle Isle Roundtable \nCome celebrate the launch of the newly revised A Self-Guided Tour of Beautiful Belle Isle: Detroit’s Unique Urban Park guidebook! \n2 p.m. on June 11 \nMichigan 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 Isle Nature Center\, 176 Lakeside Dr.\, Detroit\, MI 48207. \nOptional walking tours will begin at 3 p.m. \nThere is no cost to attend the event (though a state Recreation Passport is required to drive onto Belle Isle). \n\nRegister here!\n\nPartner organizations are also welcome to register for display table space. \nFor more information\, please contact Erica Anculle\, Michigan Sea Grant Extension Educator\, (313) 578-9740\, clitese1@msu.edu
URL:https://www.michiganseagrant.org/event/belle-isle-book-launch-and-roundtable/
LOCATION:Belle Isle Nature Center\, 176 Lakeside Drive\, Detroit\, MI\, 48207\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260617T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260618T160000
DTSTAMP:20260605T121120
CREATED:20260401T120655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T143254Z
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SUMMARY:Saginaw Bay 4-H Fish Camp: Tawas City
DESCRIPTION:Gateway Park\, Tawas City\nSave the date for the 2026 camps (registration opens May 1) \nWhen: June 17-18\, 2026 \nCalling 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. \nMSU Extension\, 4-H\, Michigan Sea Grant\, Project FISH\, and many local partners host these camps to recruit the next generation of anglers and Great Lakes stewards. \nOpen to Michigan 4-H members ages 8-13\, as of Jan. 1 2026. Not a current 4-H member but want to attend camp? Enroll in 4-H for FREE.
URL:https://www.michiganseagrant.org/event/saginaw-bay-4-h-fish-camp-tawas-city/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260706T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260707T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T121120
CREATED:20260401T174644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T180436Z
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SUMMARY:Community Paddlesport Leader Training\, MI Paddle Stewards
DESCRIPTION:July 6-7\n8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.\n(includes 30 minute lunch break – please bring your own lunch) \nIndependence Oaks County Park boat launch \nIndependence Township\, Oakland County MI \n9501 Sashabaw Rd\, Clarkston\, MI 48348 \nThis is two-day course that equips paddlers with the trip planning and leadership skills to provide safe and enjoyable trips with a variety of craft in environments suitable for beginner and novice paddlers (in calm and protected waters with constant access to landing). \nIn order to be certified you need to demonstrate kayak rescue techniques which will involve getting wet. Please wear quick dry clothing\, ideally closed-toe water shoes and bring a change of clothes. \nMake sure you have the prerequisites listed below. In addition there will be a required Zoom session before and after the event with a date to be determined. \nFind an overview of what the course covers on the ACA website. It is highly recommended to start your learning now by registering for The Connected Paddler online course ($99 lifetime access). \nCourse prerequisites: \n\nSuccessful completion of a Level 1 or Level 2 Skills Assessment (see our course offering in June)\nUrban first aid and CPR certification\nPurchase and read ACA Community Paddlesport Leader workbook before the course.\nAcknowledgment of personal compliance with the ACA Essential Eligibility Criteria (EEC)\nBe a current ACA Member\nAgree to comply with the ACA Code of Conduct\n\nInstructors: Deb and Paul Gelderblom (American Canoe Association certified instructors) \n**There is no cost\, but limited spots are available\, please only register if you intend to participate! \nFor more information\, contact Erica Anculle at clites1@msu.edu.
URL:https://www.michiganseagrant.org/event/community-paddlesport-leader-training-mi-paddle-stewards/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260707T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260708T160000
DTSTAMP:20260605T121120
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SUMMARY:Saginaw Bay 4-H Fish Camp: Bay City
DESCRIPTION:Bay City State Park\, Bay City\nSave the date for the 2026 camps (registration opens May 1) \nWhen: July 7-8\, 2026 \nCalling 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. \nMSU Extension\, 4-H\, Michigan Sea Grant\, Project FISH\, and many local partners host these camps to recruit the next generation of anglers and Great Lakes stewards. \nOpen to Michigan 4-H members ages 8-13\, as of Jan. 1 2026. Not a current 4-H member but want to attend camp? Enroll in 4-H for FREE.
URL:https://www.michiganseagrant.org/event/saginaw-bay-4-h-fish-camp-bay-city-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260710T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260710T190000
DTSTAMP:20260605T121120
CREATED:20260401T180552Z
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SUMMARY:Houghton’s Mi Fresh Fish Fry
DESCRIPTION: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. Join us outside the library at Huron Street Waterfront Park for this community celebration. \nFriday\, July 10\, 2025\, 4pm-7pm\n58 Huron Street\, Houghton \nWhat is Mi Fresh Fish? \nMi Fresh Fish uplifts all fish produced in Michigan—whether from farmed or wild harvests—and whether destined for food\, bait\, stocking\, fee‑fishing\, or ornamental markets. The goal is to educate and bring awareness to Michiganders the many values of our local fisheries: food\, fun\, finance\, function\, and fellowship. If you would like to learn more\, dive in and visit Mi Fresh Fish online.
URL:https://www.michiganseagrant.org/event/houghtons-mi-fresh-fish-fry/
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SUMMARY:Saginaw Bay 4-H Fish Camp: Saginaw
DESCRIPTION:Haithco Park\, Saginaw\nSave the date for the 2026 camps (registration opens May 1) \nWhen: July 20-21\, 2026 \nCalling 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. \nMSU Extension\, 4-H\, Michigan Sea Grant\, Project FISH\, and many local partners host these camps to recruit the next generation of anglers and Great Lakes stewards. \nOpen to Michigan 4-H members ages 8-13\, as of Jan. 1 2026. Not a current 4-H member but want to attend camp? Enroll in 4-H for FREE.
URL:https://www.michiganseagrant.org/event/saginaw-bay-4-h-fish-camp-saginaw-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260724T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260724T190000
DTSTAMP:20260605T121120
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SUMMARY:Escanaba’s Mi Fresh Fish Fry
DESCRIPTION: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. Join us outside the Yacht Club at the Escanaba Marina for this community celebration. \nFriday\, July 24\, 2025\, 4pm-7pm\n17 Water Plant Rd\, Escanaba \nThis Michigan Sea Grant/MSU Extension event was made possible by the Daniel J. Kobasic Foundation. \nWhat is Mi Fresh Fish? \nMi Fresh Fish uplifts all fish produced in Michigan—whether from farmed or wild harvests—and whether destined for food\, bait\, stocking\, fee‑fishing\, or ornamental markets. The goal is to educate and bring awareness to Michiganders the many values of our local fisheries: food\, fun\, finance\, function\, and fellowship. If you would like to learn more\, dive in and visit Mi Fresh Fish online.
URL:https://www.michiganseagrant.org/event/escanabas-mi-fresh-fish-fry/
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