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Fairy shrimp, blue spotted salamanders, and wood turtles make up a fraction of the hugely diverse ecosystem in vernal pools, a nature phenomenon scientists still don't fully understand.
Native clams live long and fascinating lives in our lakes and rivers.
Learn more about lake ecology this winter with Michigan State University Extension’s Introduction to Lakes Online course.
Aug 31, 2021 to Sep 02, 2021 Most descriptions about Michigan, from welcome center brochures to Pure Michigan advertisements, feature the state’s rich mix of natural resources. The state’s 20 million acres of forested land, more than 3,000 miles of Great Lakes shoreline, and 11,000 inland lakes are all sources of recreational enjoyment and critical ecosystem health. While northern Michigan has plenty to offer, residents of southern Michigan also have plenty of natural wonders — sometimes in their own backyards. To help build the skills needed to understand and keep backyards, neighbor...
Give the gift of knowledge this holiday season with MSU Extension’s Introduction to Lakes Online course Treat someone special in your life to an online course dedicated to Michigan inland lakes! Do you have a family member or friend who lives on a lake? Why give another scented candle or novelty tie when you can treat them to a deeper understanding of the lake they love? Consider registering them for the Michigan State University ExtensionIntroduction to Lakes Online course this winter. This unique gift will teach your family member or friend how lakes work and in turn can empower them to h...