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U-M divers retrieve 8,900-year-old piece of wood from Lake Huron
Annarbor.com (12/12)
University of Michigan researchers announced they have found a 5 1/2 foot long, pole-shaped piece of wood that is 8,900 years old in Lake Huron.
RIVERKEEPERS: Tending the waterways
Niagara Gazette (2/6)
The goal of the Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper is two-fold: protecting the water quantity and the quality, as well as connecting people to the waterfront.
Internationally renowned ‘Ocean Doctor’ to speak in Grand Rapids
MLive.com (2/3)
Known as the “Ocean Doctor,” David Guggenheim will speak in Grand Rapids, Mich., about the many similarities between the threats to the oceans and to our Great Lakes.
SUNY Fredonia to lead Great Lakes pollution study
Wall Street Journal (2/3)
Plastic pollution in the Great Lakes will be the focus of a study this summer. Led by the State University of New York at Fredonia, researchers will try to quantify the amount of plastic polluting the fresh water Great Lakes.
SSC students taking part in marine science bowl
Arenac County Independent (1/31)
Teams of Michigan high school students will be heading to Ann Arbor this weekend to take part in the annual Great Lakes Bowl, a quiz event that focuses on questions about marine and freshwater systems and biology.
No aquarium for Windsor
CBC News (1/31)
Aquariums in Cleveland, Toledo, and Chicago prove to be too much competition for Windsor.
What's going on in your neighborhood this month? Meet other people and learn together at recreational and educational events! Our new dynamic calendar is updated daily with current educational events.
5 | Some resources for starting your own native plant garden
Starting your own native plant garden in your backyard or schoolyard can be a rewarding and fun experience -- not to mention an important benefit to the environment! Explore the links below for advice on how to begin!
Wild Ones Handbook
Provides native landscaping advice, ranging from laws, handling seeds, creating a water garden and wood projects.
Green landscaping with native plants
U.S. EPA, Great Lakes National Program Office
Find out how to get started in landscaping your school with native plants.
Native plant gardens
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
The DNR's advice: Practice patience and more patience. Every native landscape is a work in progress.
The World of Trees
Learn about the seasonal changes of a tree, different species of trees, and everything that makes up a tree, from the roots to the leaves.
Midwestern Wetland Flora
Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center
Do you live near a wetland? Search a detailed database of over 300 plant species commonly found surrounding wetlands.
Tallgrass Prairie in Illinois
Illinois was once covered with tallgrass prairies. Find out what sorts of plants grow in a prairie, and view some great photographs.
Save the Prairie Society
Dedicated to preserving and restoring native landscapes for wildlife, education and quality of life. Focuses on Wolf Road Prairie Preserve in Illinois.
USDA PLANTS Database
The PLANTS Database is a single source of standardized information about plants, including facts sheets, photographs, and links to more information.
National Tree Trust
The NTT supports many educational projects aimed at local tree planting and the importance of trees within a commumity.
Good Nature Publishing
Dedicated to producing educational prints of flora and fauna from regions across the United States. The Eastern Deciduous Trees and Eastern Native Conifers prints relate to trees found in the Great Lakes region.
Graphics: Wild Ones Handbook; Eastern Deciduous Trees (Good Nature Publishing)
