Michigan Sea Grant

2023 Great Lakes Conference
2023-03-07 09:30 - 15:45 (America/Detroit)
The Great Lakes: Managing Fisheries and Exploring Islands
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
9:30 AM – 3:45 PM EST
A Virtual Conference on Zoom
Registration is open for the 33rd annual Great Lakes conference at Michigan State University. The conference will feature two themes with three presentations per theme as well as a panel discussion with Q/A from participants. The themes are Fisheries Management in the Great Lakes and Great Lakes Island. A full agenda can be viewed on the conference website. The day will also feature a presentation on PFAS in Great Lakes Fish.
The conference is sponsored by Michigan State University Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, Institute of Water Research, Michigan Sea Grant Extension, Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, and MSU Extension. Support is provided by US Geological Survey Water Resources Research Program.
Registration Information
This virtual conference is free to attend. A reminder will be sent a day before the conference.
Registration | Conference Website

2023 Northeast Michigan Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative Meeting
2023-02-21 09:00 - 14:00
NEMIGLSI Network Partners, Your school, your community organization and YOU are cordially invited to join and participate in our (your!) annual place based education-focused Northeast Michigan Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative (NEMIGLSI) Regional Networking Meeting on Tuesday, February 21 hosted in Alpena, Michigan.

Please RSVP and register online by Thursday, February 16th.

In great tradition, we are planning for a wonderful day of networking, sharing, and new ideas among schools, educators and community partners engaged in youth development and environmental stewardship across northeast Michigan. We look forward to your involvement!
Expect to:

Learn about the NEMIGLSI network through educational updates, information and resources in support of your current or future stewardship education efforts.
Gain place-based stewardship education insights and ideas from a panel of education and community partners.
Network, share, and trade lessons learned with participating NEMIGLSI partners – a chance to connect with educators from other schools and community partners from across our regional network.
Contribute in planning the future direction for our regional NEMIGLSI network – your opportunity to provide input and guidance about how the GLSI can better support place-based stewardship education in northeast Michigan!

No cost to participate and lunch is provided. We only request you please register, as this helps us plan for meals and educational materials provided.
We hope you will plan to join to celebrate successes and plan together toward an even brighter future for our collective NEMIGLSI network and partnership!
Sincerely,
The NEMIGLSI Administrative Team
Meag Schwartz, Tracy D’Augustino, Brandon Schroeder, Patrick Heraghty and Daniel Moffatt
Register Here!

Ludington Regional Fishery Workshop
2023-02-18 09:00 - 14:15
The 2023 Ludington Regional Fishery Workshop will include presentations from scientists, educators, and fishery managers with Michigan DNR, NOAA/GLERL, USGS, US Fish & Wildlife Service, MSU and Michigan Sea Grant. Topics will include mass marking results, alewife survey methods, and water level expectations in addition to updates on stocking levels and other fishery management issues.
The 2023 workshop will now be fully virtual for the morning and afternoon sessions. Presenters will be able to answer questions that come in via Zoom after their presentations. Pre-registration is free and required for participation via Zoom.

Agenda (PDF)
Online Registration

Contact: Dan O’Keefe, okeefed@msu.edu

Aquaculture Teacher Workshop
2023-02-03 12:00 - 2023-02-04 17:00
Get $500 for attending a 1.5 day Aquaculture Teacher Workshop!
Michigan Sea Grant and LSSU, with support from the Center for Great Lakes Literacy, is hosting a two day teacher workshop. $500 stipends are available to help with travel/cost of attendance and/or for teachers to use in their classroom.

What: Aquaponics Teacher Workshop
Where: Lake Superior State University, Crawford Hall, Sault Ste Marie, MI
When: February 3, 12pm – February 4th, 5pm, 2023
Why: Aquaponics and aquaculture can be incredibly powerful teaching tools! We will cover many of the basis for how these systems run, will tour a number of operational larger scale facilities, have several hands on trainings, and build your own systems to take home
Take Home: $500 stipends, SCECHs, Lesson plans and curriculum resources, and a small scale aquaponics kit to take home!
Registration: https://events.anr.msu.edu/AQUAWORK2023/

Aquaculture Challenge
2023-01-26 08:00 - 17:00
Do you work with 8-12th grade students? Are you looking for a fun and exciting STEM learning opportunity? Do you want to engage ALL of your students in real world science?
Then look no further then the aquaculture challenge! This fun event challenges teams to design and build a mini aquaponics system, monitor it over time, and complete a business or seafood outreach project with the system! The competition is hosted by Lake Superior State University and Michigan Sea Grant. Funding is provided by the Center for Great Lakes Literacy and the North Central Regional Aquaculture Center.
The competition runs from late January through Mid April, with the main build time being February and March.
Teams are supported with:

Training for coaches
A liaison who will be your one-on-one contact for questions
Up to $150 stipend for teams to use for supplies
Copious online resources

Registering a team is free and easy. Simply click here and fill out the required information. The challenge concludes in April with a virtual awards ceremony.

Additional information
2023 team manual

Questions? Contact Elliot Nelson at elliotne@msu.edu

Critical Conversations in Michigan Tourism: Sustainability and Climate Change
2022-12-14 12:00 - 13:30, 2022-12-07 12:00 - 13:30, 2022-11-30 12:00 - 13:30, 2022-11-16 12:00 - 13:30
The MSU Extension Tourism Team is excited to offer the upcoming free online seminar series: “Critical Conversations in Michigan Tourism: Sustainability and Climate Change.” This series will focus on how issues related to changing climate and sustainability practices impact tourism in Michigan, and will suggest some steps your community can take to address these issues in your tourism and community development efforts.
Sessions will include:

Wednesday, Nov. 16, 12:00-1:30pm EST: Overview of climate change and the Great Lakes (presented by Michigan Sea Grant Extension Educator Elliot Nelson)
Wednesday, Nov. 30, 12:00-1:30pm EST: Impact of climate change on winter outdoor recreation
Wednesday, Dec. 7, 12:00-1:30pm EST: Climate adaptation planning for local units of government
Wednesday, Dec. 14, 12:00-1:30pm EST: Possible funding sources for climate adaptation projects

All sessions are free and will be recorded for later viewing, but you must register to receive the link. Register here.
For more information, please visit https://www.canr.msu.edu/tourism or contact Will Cronin, MSU Extension Tourism and Community Development Educator, at croninwi@msu.edu.

AFDO / SEAFOOD ALLIANCE HACCP TRAINING COURSE
2022-12-13 08:00 - 2022-12-15 17:00
Brimley, Michigan: December 13-15, 2022
LOCATION: Bay Mills Resort & Casino, 11386 West Lakeshore Drive, Brimley, MI 49715
To register contact:
Lauren N. Jescovitch
Michigan Sea Grant Extension Educator
(570) 687-6818, jescovit@msu.edu
Laurie White
(715) 292-8726, lwhite@glifwc.org
GLIFWC will cover expenses for GLIFWC Tribal members and employees

Communicating About Climate Change in Our Classrooms and Communities
2022-12-06 16:00 - 18:00
This four-part virtual series, designed and hosted by the Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative Network, will help teachers—and their students—communicate effectively about the climate crisis. It features specific strategies and tools to help people navigate climate conversations in classrooms and communities. It also provides support for the planning and fielding of climate actions at a scale that feels right for each attendee. The first session kicks off on October 11 from 4:00-6:00 P.M. For more information and to register open the attached flyer or visit greatlakesstewardship.org/climate22.

WHEN
Tuesday – December 6, 2022: 4:00 to 6:00 PM EST
Tuesday – May 9, 2023: 4:00 to 6:00 PM EDT

WHERE
Zoom: Links will be shared upon completion of registration and/or receipt of payment.

CONTACT
Jan Sneddon, Event Organizer
317-616-8721
conference@greatlakesstewardship.org

Flyer (PDF)

Communicating About Climate Change in Our Classrooms and Communities
2022-11-01 16:00 - 18:00
This four-part virtual series, designed and hosted by the Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative Network, will help teachers—and their students—communicate effectively about the climate crisis. It features specific strategies and tools to help people navigate climate conversations in classrooms and communities. It also provides support for the planning and fielding of climate actions at a scale that feels right for each attendee. The first session kicks off on October 11 from 4:00-6:00 P.M. For more information and to register open the attached flyer or visit greatlakesstewardship.org/climate22.

WHEN
Tuesday – November 1, 2022: 4:00 to 6:00 PM EDT
Tuesday – December 6, 2022: 4:00 to 6:00 PM EST
Tuesday – May 9, 2023: 4:00 to 6:00 PM EDT

WHERE
Zoom: Links will be shared upon completion of registration and/or receipt of payment.

CONTACT
Jan Sneddon, Event Organizer
317-616-8721
conference@greatlakesstewardship.org

Flyer (PDF)

AFDO / SEAFOOD ALLIANCE HACCP TRAINING COURSE
2022-11-01 08:00 - 2022-11-03 17:00
Bayfield, Wisconsin: November 1-3, 2022
LOCATION: Bay Mills Resort & Casino, 11386 West Lakeshore Drive, Brimley, MI 49715
To register contact:
Lauren N. Jescovitch
Michigan Sea Grant Extension Educator
(570) 687-6818, jescovit@msu.edu
Laurie White
(715) 292-8726, lwhite@glifwc.org
GLIFWC will cover expenses for GLIFWC Tribal members and employees

Freshwater Summit
2022-10-28 09:00 - 15:00
Friday, October 28, 2022, 9am-3pm
Hagerty Center
Join us for the 15th Annual Freshwater Summit. Each year the Freshwater Summit brings together agency representatives, resource professionals, lake associations, and engaged citizens to discuss topics and issues related to freshwater locally and throughout the Great Lakes. Cost is $35/person or $15/student and includes lunch.

Registration

AGENDA
8:30-9:00am
Registration
9:00-9:10am
Welcome & Opening Remarks
9:10-9:55am
Rising Salinity in the Great Lakes: Ecological & Regulatory Perspectives
Bill Hintz, Assistant Professor, University of Toledo
9:55-10:25am
Status and Management Efforts of the New Zealand Mud Snail in the Great Lakes Region
Jeremy Geist, Great Lakes Stream Restoration Manager, Trout Unlimited
10:25-10:40am
BREAK
10:40-11:10am
Working with Tribal Governments
Allison Smart, Environmental Division Manager, Little River Band of Ottawa Indians
11:10-11:40am
Microplastics and Microbiomes: How Ingestion of Weathered Microplastics Impact Freshwater Fathead Minnows
Maggie Petersen, Researcher, Great Lakes Environmental Center
11:40am-12:00pm
LIGHTNING TALKS
Finding New Zealand Mud Snails in the Elk River Chain of Lakes
Emily Burke, Conservation and Education Specialist, Grass River Natural Area
Mitchell Creek E. coli Source Tracking
Sarah U’Ren, Program Director, The Watershed Center Grand Traverse Bay
12:00-1:00pm
LUNCH
1:00-1:30pm
Michigan’s Arctic Grayling Initiative – A Progress Update
Ed Eisch, Fish Production Program Manager, Michigan Department of Natural Resources
1:30-2:00pm
Didymo
Ashley Moerke, Executive Director of Center for Freshwater Research and Education, Lake Superior State University
2:00-2:10pm
BREAK
2:10-2:40pm
Monitoring & Modeling Water Quality in a Pristine Northern Michigan Lake
Doug Endicott, Environmental Engineer, Great Lakes Environmental Center
2:40-3:00pm
LIGHTNING TALKS
Progress on the Apple Creek Dams
Nate Winkler, Biologist, Conservation Resource Alliance
Great Lakes Water Literacy: Bridging the Connection Between Land and Water
Trisha Smrecak, Education Coordinator, Inland Seas Education Association
3:00pm
Evaluations & Adjourn

Great Lakes Aquaculture Days 2022
2022-10-26 08:00 - 2022-10-27 17:00
Oct. 26 – 27, 2022
Great Lakes Aquaculture Days is a chance for those interested in aquaculture, and its products, to learn more. This year we will be hosting an interactive fish health workshop. This two-day workshop will feature discussions, activities, and Q&A sessions to help get your fish health needs addressed.
Day 1 will be a virtual event half day with presentations and discussions from Great Lakes area fish health experts on how you can take preventative measures to keep your fish healthy.
Day 2 will be an in-person event with a number of talks, a fish dissection, panel discussions and networking time. This day will focus on reactive measures you can take when a fish is sick. The day will conclude with time for attendees to create their own health management plans for their farms or facilities where they work.
Schedule and location overview below. Full detailed agenda coming soon.

October 26th, 1 – 4 p.m. ET / 12 – 3 p.m. CT VIRTUAL

VIRTUAL presentations you can watch anywhere! (zoom link will be emailed to registrants)
Preventative measures including

bio-security
daily record keeping
fish physiology overview
etc.

October 27th, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. ET / 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. CT, IN PERSON

In person location options include

WI = University of Wisconsin Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI
NY = Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
MI = Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
MN = University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN
IN =Putnam Co. Fairgrounds, Greencastle, IN
IL = Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL
OH = TBD, Columbus, OH

Topics covered include

fish therapeutics
fish dissection and slide preparation
state specific regulations discussions
Time to create your own farm specific best management plan
lunch will be provided

Hosted by the Great Lakes Aquaculture Collaborative (GLAC)
Free admission!
Free dissection kits!
Travel reimbursements available!*
*Preference will be given to private aquaculture producers and their employers on a first come first served basis. NGOs, Government employees, students, academics and teachers may be eligible if funds allow. Completion of the full Day 2 activities will be required for travel reimbursements. Forms must be completed onsite after the days activities are completed. Travel reimbursements will include up to 500 miles for personal vehicles driven, hotel reimbursements (limited to 150% of federal rates) and meal per diems when applicable.

Register

** zoom link for Day 1 will be sent prior to event**

Indigenous Knowledges Symposium
2022-10-24 08:00 - 2022-10-25 17:00
Join the KBIC Cultural Committee for the Indigenous Knowledges Symposium October 24-25, 2022 at Michigan Tech!

Event registration is available here. Capacity is limited, so register soon to reserve your seat.

More details: https://www.mtu.edu/greatlakes/research-highlights/university-indigenous-community-partnerships

Aquaculture Education: Swimming From Great Lakes To Great Seas
2022-10-17 12:00 - 13:00
A Global Scholar Presentation
MSU Extension Sea Grant Educators Dr. Lauren Jescovitch and Elliot Nelson offer a free presentation on Indonesian aquaculture practices and culture they recently experienced as part of the MSU Global Scholars program.

More details and registration

Communicating About Climate Change in Our Classrooms and Communities
2022-10-11 16:00 - 18:00
This four-part virtual series, designed and hosted by the Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative Network, will help teachers—and their students—communicate effectively about the climate crisis. It features specific strategies and tools to help people navigate climate conversations in classrooms and communities. It also provides support for the planning and fielding of climate actions at a scale that feels right for each attendee. The first session kicks off on October 11 from 4:00-6:00 P.M. For more information and to register open the attached flyer or visit greatlakesstewardship.org/climate22.

WHEN
Tuesday – October 11, 2022: 4:00 to 6:00 PM EDT
Tuesday – November 1, 2022: 4:00 to 6:00 PM EDT
Tuesday – December 6, 2022: 4:00 to 6:00 PM EST
Tuesday – May 9, 2023: 4:00 to 6:00 PM EDT

WHERE
Zoom: Links will be shared upon completion of registration and/or receipt of payment.

CONTACT
Jan Sneddon, Event Organizer
317-616-8721
conference@greatlakesstewardship.org

Flyer (PDF)

LAKE STURGEON RELEASE EVENT: SAGINAW BAY WATERSHED
2022-09-24 11:00 - 15:00
Local, state, and federal partners invite the public to a lake sturgeon release celebration on September 24, 2022, in the Saginaw Bay Watershed. Releases will reintroduce +100 hatchery-raised sturgeon into each tributary of the Saginaw Bay Watershed (Cass, Flint, Shiawassee, and Tittabawassee rivers). Short presentations may be made at three of the events by local partners.
Public release events on September 24 include:

11 a.m., Tittabawassee River. It will be held at the Bob G. Caldwell Municipal Boat in Midland, MI. For more information, contact Jennifer Kirts at jkirts@chippewanaturecenter.org.
Noon, Shiawassee River. The release will take place at Cole Park in Chesaning, MI, and will be hosted by the Friends of the Shiawassee River. For more information, contact Sarah Baker at sbaker@shiawasseeriver.org.
2 p.m., Cass River. The release is at the parking lot at the Gunzenhausen Walkway in Frankenmuth, MI, and will be hosted by the City of Frankenmuth. For more information, contact Dan Hopp at dhopp@frankenmuthcity.com.

Lake sturgeon are a unique Great Lakes species. They can grow up to 7 feet long and can weigh up to 300 pounds. The slow-maturing fish do not begin reproducing until they are 15-20 years old. Once abundant in many Michigan lakes and rivers, lake sturgeon were nearly eradicated due to overfishing and habitat loss, particularly the destruction of rocky reefs in rivers that sturgeon and other native fish species use for spawning. In recent years, many partnerships and projects are working to restore sturgeon to a self-sustaining level in Michigan. This work includes restoring sturgeon habitat, reintroducing sturgeon into their native ranges, and raising awareness and appreciation for this unique species.
The August 2022 sturgeon release events are supported by a variety of partners including City of Frankenmuth, Chippewa Nature Center, Flint River Watershed Coalition, Friends of the Shiawassee River, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Michigan Sea Grant, Michigan State University Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, MSU Extension, Saginaw Bay Watershed Initiative Network, Sturgeon for Tomorrow – Black Lake Chapter, The Conservation Fund, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and more.
Learn more about the lake sturgeon restoration efforts on the Saginaw Bay Sturgeon website (www.saginawbaysturgeon.org).
GENERAL RELEASE EVENT QUESTIONS, CONTACT

Meaghan Gass, Michigan Sea Grant Extension Educator, gassmeag@msu.edu, (989) 895-4026 ext. 5
Mike Kelly, The Conservation Fund, Great Lakes Office, Director, kellym@conservationfund.org, (989) 892-9172

Why we Exercise, and What Happens After: Hazardous Material Transport Outreach Network
2022-09-21 10:00 - 11:00
Join the Hazardous Material Transport Outreach Network for the third installment in our 2022 summer webinar series. This webinar will demystify hazardous material spill preparedness and response exercises and networks. United States Coast Guard Emergency Manager Brian Strichert will answer the questions:

– Who does what on a tribal, federal, state, and local level?
– What takes place before a response?
– What would happen if a spill were to occur within the upper Great Lakes?

Streichert will also take us behind the scenes of the recent U.S. Venture, U.S. Oil, and U.S. Coast Guard Equipment Drill that took place on July 19, 2022 at the U.S. Oil Terminal in Rogers City, Michigan. A live question and answer session will follow the presentation.

Sep 21, 2022 10:00 AM in Central Time (US and Canada)

Ecorse Creek Committee Cleanup Events
2022-09-10 09:00 - 12:00, 2022-08-13 09:00 - 12:00, 2022-07-09 09:00 - 12:00
Join the Ecorse Creek Committee at:

Pepper Park (Ecorse)
Council Point Park (Lincoln Park)
Beaver Park (Wyandotte)

Cleanups will take place in July 9, August 13, and September 10, from 9 am-noon. A lunch will be provided in September to celebrate the cleanup season!
REGISTER FOR CLEANUP EVENTS: https://forms.gle/HkieyufjSk1KJ9Bo8

Love Fishing? Become a volunteer instructor for kids!
2022-09-09 08:00 - 2022-09-10 17:00
Project F.I.S.H is looking for one or more volunteers to teach youth about fishing. Anyone with an interest in fishing is welcome to join the two-day, hands-on training course September 9 and 10, at the Lost Lake Woods Club Pavilion, in Lincoln, MI Program will start Friday afternoon and pick back up on Saturday. Participants will learn: angling skills, people and fish management, aquatic ecology, and tackle crafting.
Attendees receive curriculum activities, equipment, and access to supplies and resources. With these tools participants will be ready to begin their own successful fishing program or club with youth in the classroom, or in an after-school setting. With contributions from Lost Lake Woods Club and the Alcona 4-H Advisory Council to offset costs, this two-day session is reduced to $50 per person and includes lunch. Overnight lodging for Friday night is available at additional cost.
Register online: www.bit.ly/ProjectFishSept22 by September 2.
If you have any questions about the training contact Mark Stephens, MSU and Project FISH staff, at 517-432-2700 steph143@msu.edu or Les Thomas, Alcona 4-H Program Coordinator at 989-724-6478 thoma322@msu.edu
This opportunity is supported by MSU Extension, Alcona 4-H, Michigan Sea Grant, Northeast Michigan Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative network as well as the NOAA B-WET supported “Our Fisheries, Our Future” project.
Accommodations for persons with disabilities may also be requested by contacting Les Thomas MSU Extension Alcona County 989-724-6478 by Sept 2. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.

Birding 101 Fall 2022
2022-09-07 18:30 - 19:45
Join Michigan Sea Grant as we explore the wonderful hobby of birding in 2 FREE and FUN virtual classes!
Zoom webinar
We will have instructional time at the start of each class followed by a Q&A session. This a great opportunity for those new to the hobby or looking to get started!

Class will be held 6:30 – 7:45 p.m. ET Wednesdays, September 7 & 14
September 7 – Fall Refresher – Join us as we talk some fall Bird ID basics, how to handle confusing fall plumage, and how to create a happy and healthy backyard habitat in the fall for your bird visitors.
September 14 – Raptor ID – Raptors are one of the most beloved groups of birds by people across the world. In this class we will cover some of the amazing adaptations that make raptors so effective, as well as Raptor ID tips and tricks.

Registration gives you access to both classes!

Register

Contact: Elliot Nelson

Sturgeon Release into Saginaw Bay Watershed Rivers
2022-08-19 11:00 - 15:00
More sturgeon to be released into Saginaw Bay Watershed during public events on Aug. 19
Local, state, and federal partners invite the public to a lake sturgeon release celebration on Aug. 19, 2022, in the Saginaw Bay Watershed. Releases will reintroduce +100 hatchery-raised sturgeon into each tributary of the Saginaw Bay Watershed (Cass, Flint, Shiawassee, and Tittabawassee rivers). Short presentations may be made at three of the events by local partners.
Public release events on Aug. 19 include:

11 a.m., Tittabawassee River. It will be held at the Bob G. Caldwell Municipal Boat in Midland, MI. For more information, contact Jennifer Kirts at jkirts@chippewanaturecenter.org.
Noon, Shiawassee River. The release will take place at Cole Park in Chesaning, MI, and will be hosted by the Friends of the Shiawassee River. For more information, contact Sarah Baker at sbaker@shiawasseeriver.org.
2 p.m., Cass River. The release is at the parking lot at the Gunzenhausen Walkway in Frankenmuth, MI, and will be hosted by the City of Frankenmuth. For more information, contact Dan Hopp at dhopp@frankenmuthcity.com.

Lake sturgeon are a unique Great Lakes species. They can grow up to 7 feet long and can weigh up to 300 pounds. The slow-maturing fish do not begin reproducing until they are 15-20 years old. Once abundant in many Michigan lakes and rivers, lake sturgeon were nearly eradicated due to overfishing and habitat loss, particularly the destruction of rocky reefs in rivers that sturgeon and other native fish species use for spawning. In recent years, many partnerships and projects are working to restore sturgeon to a self-sustaining level in Michigan. This work includes restoring sturgeon habitat, reintroducing sturgeon into their native ranges, and raising awareness and appreciation for this unique species.
The August 2022 sturgeon release events are supported by a variety of partners including City of Frankenmuth, Chippewa Nature Center, Flint River Watershed Coalition, Friends of the Shiawassee River, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Michigan Sea Grant, Michigan State University Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, MSU Extension, Saginaw Bay Watershed Initiative Network, Sturgeon for Tomorrow – Black Lake Chapter, The Conservation Fund, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and more.
Learn more about the lake sturgeon restoration efforts on the Saginaw Bay Sturgeon website (www.saginawbaysturgeon.org).
GENERAL RELEASE EVENT QUESTIONS, CONTACT

Meaghan Gass, Michigan Sea Grant Extension Educator, gassmeag@msu.edu, (989) 895-4026 ext. 5
Mike Kelly, The Conservation Fund, Great Lakes Office, Director, kellym@conservationfund.org, (989) 892-9172

2022 Michigan Sea Grant Environmental Internship Symposium
2022-08-08 10:00 - 13:00
Michigan Sea Grant’s internship program sponsors undergraduate students to work on specific research questions or projects with Michigan colleges, universities, and community based environmental organizations. Our summer interns have been working around the state on fascinating projects related to Great Lakes stewardship.
Join us on August 8 for presentations, posters, and refreshments. Meet the interns, learn about their projects, and help us spread the word to the next round of potential applicants!
We’ll be in Room 1040 of the Dana Building, home of the School for Environment and Sustainability on the University of Michigan central campus. The symposium begins at 10 am, presentations at 10:30 am, and lunch at noon. If you plan to join in person, please email Mike Fraker at mfraker@umich.edu to RSVP.
Can’t make it in person? Tune in to the presentations at 10:30 am-noon! Email Mike Fraker at mfraker@umich.edu to get the zoom link for the event.

GreenFest at the Detroit Zoo
2022-08-06 12:00 - 2022-08-07 17:00 | Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. 10 Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI, 48067, United States
GreenFest: Embrace Your Green Journey
Aug. 6-7 | Noon – 5 p.m.
Full details here

Free with Zoo admission | Free for members
GreenFest 2022, presented by DTE, will open new doors to environmental stewardship for attendees of all ages.
The 2022 theme “Embrace Your Green Journey!” is both a challenge and invitation. No matter where you are in your readiness to adopt new practices, from “green” sympathizer to skeptic, GreenFest is about showing what is possible through fun activities and educational displays. You will leave equipped with resources to live greener, take care of the planet and improve your quality of life. Get ready to “Embrace Your Green Journey!”
Be sure to visit the Michigan State University Extension table — you might even spot new MISG Extension team member Erica Clites!
What can we expect at GreenFest?

An eclectic lineup of live music throughout the entire weekend festival
A variety of green food trucks
A sustainable marketplace shopping experience
Hands-on “green journey” activities
Green education stations
Complimentary nature-based yoga sessions
Access to the Zoo’s naturalistic 125 acres
Animal habitat chats
Themed photo opportunities
Complimentary access to Sayaka Ganz, a reclaimed creations art exhibition
Access to Dinosauria, an immersive walk-through experience featuring 29 life-like animatronic dinosaurs! (additional fees apply)

What’s new at GreenFest 2022
Due to popular demand, GreenFest 2022 is now a two-day weekend festival! New features include live music, a sustainable marketplace shopping experience and more.
How does GreenFest support the Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) mission?
Celebrating and Saving Wildlife and Wild Places. Your event admission provides support so that the DZS can continue to demonstrate extraordinary leadership in environmental sustainability. GreenFest will promote sustainability and eco-friendly practices through fun activities and educational displays, encouraging guests to make the world a greener place.

PURCHASE ZOO TICKETS

8450 W. 10 Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI 48067 | 248-541-5717

The School of Green interactive stewardship event
2022-07-26 13:00 - 16:00
This will be the first of a planned series of annual interactive stewardship events tailored around the encouragement of native fauna conservation within the Ann Arbor, Southwest Detroit, and Ypsilanti area. The School of Green Event will take place Tuesday, July 26th, 2022 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Burns Park.
The day will begin with a brief introduction of the event, followed by a hands-on indoor activity with live wildlife featuring the Huron-Clinton Metroparks Center, then a short presentation about protecting local herpetofauna (reptiles & amphibians) within our communities and lastly finishing with a nature walk/park clean-up.
There will be FREE food (such as doughnuts, cookies, bananas, oranges, etc) and light refreshments provided as well as the ability to earn volunteer hours and/or Learning Beyond the Classroom Group 3 credit but in order to attend the event, earn community service/LBC credit, and receive the specific details on where to meet within Burns Park, participants must RSVP by filling out the Form below.

Registration Form

If you have any questions or concerns, or if you’re unable to attend the event after signing up feel free to contact kmarti80@emich.edu.

Fisheries Heritage Trail Conference 2022
2022-05-24 08:00 - 2022-05-25 17:00
May 24-25, 2022
St. Ignace, Michigan
Our valuable Great Lakes fisheries (past, present, and future) can benefit

local museum programs,
enhance coastal tourism development opportunities,
and support community development efforts.

Learn more about Michigan’s Great Lakes Fisheries Heritage Consortium projects and partnerships, including a newly launched regional fisheries heritage trail website.
This educational program is open to everyone interested in promoting maritime heritage tourism and Great Lakes stewardship.
Registration is $50 ($30 students) to participate.

Tuesday, May 24: Activities begin at noon at St. Ignace Cultural Center (500 N State St., St. Ignace, MI 49781) with registration and a picnic. Following the picnic there will be community tours.
Wednesday, May 25: We’ll meet 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the St. Ignace Public Library (110 W Spruce St, St Ignace, MI 49781) for our Educational Great Lakes Heritage Trails Conference.

Lodging reservations – don’t forget to make your lodging reservations! We have a block of rooms held downtown (near the Cultural Center) at the Driftwood Motel (590 N. State Street, St. Ignace, MI 49781 – 906-643-7744 – block held under “Great Lakes fisheries”). There are plenty of other lodging options in the area, too – but wanted to provide this option, and have a block of rooms held there until early May (so make your reservations early!).

Registration for Fisheries Heritage Trail Conference 2022 is open. Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. on May 19, 2022.

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Accommodations
Michigan State University is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting the event contact two weeks prior to the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.

Contact Information
For information contact Brandon Schroeder, Michigan Sea Grant, at schroe45@msu.edu or 989-354-9885.
