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Conservation Stewards Program now registering for 4 new cohort locations in 2024
Published on June 28, 2024
The Michigan Conservation Stewards Program offers 8 weeks of instruction delivered between September and November 2024, including weekly online course content, in-person lectures, field instruction, and more. -
Forestry researcher will work with scientists in Mexico, Italy to advance ‘climate-smart forestry’
Published on June 24, 2024
Michigan State University (MSU) Department of Forestry Professor David MacFarlane has been selected for the Fulbright Global Scholar Award for 2024-2025. -
When decorating for the holidays, don’t overlook the lovely White Pine, Michigan’s state tree
Published on June 2, 2024
Go green by considering a native tree species to help dress up your December. -
MSU AgBioResearch, MSU Extension to host field days around the state this summer
Published on May 28, 2024
Growers and producers will have the chance to participate in field days across Michigan. -
“Wild About Conservation” webinar series starts in June
Published on May 23, 2024
Learn ways you can help to conserve land and contribute to climate change resiliency and sustainability. -
Priority Plant Patrol encourages community scientists to watch for invasive species
Published on April 25, 2024
Community members can monitor sentinel trees for invasive forest pests and survey local hiking trails for priority list invasive forest plants through the Michigan Eyes on the Forest Priority Plant Patrol Program. -
Alternatives to Callery pear, an invasive and troublesome landscape tree
Published on April 22, 2024
For homeowners or landscapers in Michigan looking to plant small to medium flowering trees this spring, consider these alternatives to Callery pear. -
Wind is essential to natural processes
Published on April 8, 2024
Whether it’s a blowing winter gale or a soft summer breeze, the wind has an effect on the ecology of plants and animals. -
Some species of trees green-up earlier than others
Published on April 8, 2024
Once spring green-up starts in the forest, each species of tree follows its own schedule.