Ice Breaker: Climate Change & Taking Action
Online WebinarDr. Peter Schulze, Professor of Biology and Environmental Science at Austin College, will explore the current state of climate change and the actions we can take to mitigate its effects. This presentation will cover ways we can anticipate common hurdles of changing environmental conditions in order to better prepare for a sustainable future. To register […]
Uncovering the Mystery of Our Hidden Waterways
Penn Theatre 760 Penniman Ave, Plymouth, MI, United StatesFilm Screening: LOST RIVERS with short documentary FRESHWATER In honor of World Water Day, Dr. Jacob Napieralski, Ph.D., Dr. Marie Garcia, Ph.D., and Landscape Architect Nancy Darga, will lead a discussion and a post screening Q&A session about the importance of preserving our waterways and bringing awareness to the "lost rivers" that exist in our […]
WLEB Winter Webinar: Expanding Conservation Agriculture
Online WebinarIn this webinar, Dr. Adam Reimer and Dr. Marie Carmen Shingne of the National Wildlife Federation and Dr. Julie Doll of Michigan Agriculture Advancement will share lessons learned from interviews and focus groups with farmers in Michigan. Register HERE.
Finding and Managing Invasive Lesser Celandine
Online WebinarNot MI Species Webinar Series: Now you see me, now you don’t! The trick of finding and managing invasive lesser celandine. In 2024, lesser celandine (Ficaria verna), a spring ephemeral plant found in forest floodplains, was added to Michigan’s watch list. With this plant, timing is critical; it appears very early in spring and hides […]
Rush Creek Watershed Workshop
Hudsonville City Hall 3275 Central Blvd, Hudsonville, MI, United StatesJoin Michigan Sustainable Business Forum (MiSBF), the Lower Grand River Organization of Watersheds (LGROW), and its partners for an informative workshop focused on improving water quality and stormwater management in the Rush Creek Watershed. This session will provide businesses and landowners with valuable insights into sustainable practices, including rainscaping and tree planting, to reduce stormwater […]
Rare Peatland Insects of Michigan
Online WebinarFresh off the first year of a tri-state project surveying for rare peatland insects in Michigan we will present the preliminary highlights and “lowlights” from the field season. In addition, we will provide an overview of the Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN) that call peatlands home. Range, conservation rank, and habitat requirements or host […]
Great Lakes Book Club: The Salmon Capital of Michigan
Online WebinarJoin us for our free 2025 virtual book club featuring books that give us new insight into our Great Lakes. Grab some lunch and join us online for a guided discussion about this month’s book. Our April selection is The Salmon Capital of Michigan: The Rise and Fall of a Great Lakes Fishery by Carson Prichard. Registered guests are […]
HABs 101 Webinar: Prevention and Management
Online WebinarGet top tips for preventing and managing harmful algal blooms in inland waters! In previous “HABs 101” webinars, we learned about the basics of harmful algal blooms and the value of algae in aquatic ecosystems. This April, join us for “HABs 101: Prevention and Management” for insights into what to do when your pond or lake turns green […]
Practical Water Wisdom: Beaver Dams, Ponds and Effects
Online WebinarJoin Itasca Waters and Minnesota Sea Grant in learning about the effects of beaver ponds and dams as part of the Itasca Water Wisdom online webinar series, co-sponsored by MNSG. Beavers are powerful ecosystem engineers capable of radically transforming the landscapes they inhabit. From lakes, to rivers, to streams - beaver dam building, tree cutting, and canal digging […]
Master Rain Garden Class – Manchester
Manchester District Library 912 City Rd, Manchester, MI, United StatesDesign your own rain garden step-by-step during class. Become the neighborhood expert! Protect your home against flooding & help birds, & butterflies with a RAIN garden! We teach you everything we know about rain gardens. That includes lessons learned from more than 500 rain gardens built by homeowners just like you. Learn what works and […]