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Conservation Districts 2019 Tree and Plant Sales
Click on the name to view their tree sale website.
Pick-up dates are in early May
Gogebic
Houghton-Keweenaw
Iron-Baraga
Marquette
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Forests for Fish
Wildlife through Forestry Series
April 16, 2019 from 5pm - 9pm ET
River Rock Lanes and Banquet Center in Ishpeming, MI.
Meet with resource professionals, learn from presentations, and listen to live music from Chasin' Steel.
Agenda HERE
Poster HERE
Forests for Fish WEBSITE.
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Trout Unlimited
Fly Tying Class
April 25, 2019
6pm Thursday April 25 at the Alpha Michigan Brewing Company
The Fred Waara Chapter is offering a fly tying class put on by Seth Waters of Dark Waters Fly Shop and Guide Service.
Must pre-register by emailing 906waters@gmail.com, calling Seth at 906-284-9305 or dropping by his shop in Contrast Coffee in Iron River.
With the donation of $100 you will get a very nice fly tying kit and plenty of help from Seth during the class and follow up advice afterwards. Please register ASAP so that we have the proper number of kits on hand. If you want to learn more about tying big flies for warm water species or trout flies, this class will be very helpful.
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14th Annual Great Lakes Conference
May 8-9, 2019, Detroit, MI
The Great Lakes Conference is the largest annual gathering of Great Lakes advocates and supporters. The two-day forum offers opportunities to network with leaders at the center of Great Lakes restoration efforts, learn about the latest Great Lakes issues, hear from diverse voices from around the lakes, and develop strategies to advance federal, regional, and local restoration goals. We hope you will join us for exciting field trips, informative sessions, and fun networking events in Detroit.
Register HERE
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Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative's 2019 Annual Conference
June 5-7, Sheboygan, WI
Each year, we pride ourselves on presenting leading experts, professionals and academics that not only educate but also provide municipalities with the proper building blocks to further protect and grow their communities. This year, we focus on transforming waterfronts socially, economically and sustainably. Visit our website here to view the draft agenda for the Delegate/Companion Programs at the Conference.
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2019 Great Lakes Public Forum
June 17-19, Milwaukee, WI
The Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement calls for the U.S. and Canada to convene the Great Lakes Public Forum once every three years to discuss the state of the lakes, progress made under the Agreement and priorities to guide science and actions over the next three years, as well as provide an opportunity for public input.
Information HERE
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Michigan Wetlands Association Announces 2019 Classes - Sign Up Now!
These classes are a great opportunity to learn more regarding the wetlands portion of the Forest, Wetlands, and Habitat tool of MAEAP.
The following classes will be offered in 2019, registration is now open. They will be adding more information and links to https://miwetlands.org/training/ Register soon to reserve your spot as spaces are limited.
Conservation Districts 2019 Tree and Plant Sales
Click on the name to view their tree sale website.
Pick-up dates are in early May
Gogebic
Houghton-Keweenaw
Iron-Baraga
Marquette
______________________________________
Forests for Fish
Wildlife through Forestry Series
April 16, 2019 from 5pm - 9pm ET
River Rock Lanes and Banquet Center in Ishpeming, MI.
Meet with resource professionals, learn from presentations, and listen to live music from Chasin' Steel.
Agenda HERE
Poster HERE
Forests for Fish WEBSITE.
______________________________________
Trout Unlimited
Fly Tying Class
April 25, 2019
6pm Thursday April 25 at the Alpha Michigan Brewing Company
The Fred Waara Chapter is offering a fly tying class put on by Seth Waters of Dark Waters Fly Shop and Guide Service.
Must pre-register by emailing 906waters@gmail.com, calling Seth at 906-284-9305 or dropping by his shop in Contrast Coffee in Iron River.
With the donation of $100 you will get a very nice fly tying kit and plenty of help from Seth during the class and follow up advice afterwards. Please register ASAP so that we have the proper number of kits on hand. If you want to learn more about tying big flies for warm water species or trout flies, this class will be very helpful.
______________________________________
14th Annual Great Lakes Conference
May 8-9, 2019, Detroit, MI
The Great Lakes Conference is the largest annual gathering of Great Lakes advocates and supporters. The two-day forum offers opportunities to network with leaders at the center of Great Lakes restoration efforts, learn about the latest Great Lakes issues, hear from diverse voices from around the lakes, and develop strategies to advance federal, regional, and local restoration goals. We hope you will join us for exciting field trips, informative sessions, and fun networking events in Detroit.
Register HERE
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Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative's 2019 Annual Conference
June 5-7, Sheboygan, WI
Each year, we pride ourselves on presenting leading experts, professionals and academics that not only educate but also provide municipalities with the proper building blocks to further protect and grow their communities. This year, we focus on transforming waterfronts socially, economically and sustainably. Visit our website here to view the draft agenda for the Delegate/Companion Programs at the Conference.
______________________________________
2019 Great Lakes Public Forum
June 17-19, Milwaukee, WI
The Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement calls for the U.S. and Canada to convene the Great Lakes Public Forum once every three years to discuss the state of the lakes, progress made under the Agreement and priorities to guide science and actions over the next three years, as well as provide an opportunity for public input.
Information HERE
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Michigan Wetlands Association Announces 2019 Classes - Sign Up Now!
These classes are a great opportunity to learn more regarding the wetlands portion of the Forest, Wetlands, and Habitat tool of MAEAP.
The following classes will be offered in 2019, registration is now open. They will be adding more information and links to https://miwetlands.org/training/ Register soon to reserve your spot as spaces are limited.
- Winter Woody Plant Identification March 14, 2019 Midland, MI
- Vernal Pools Training TBA
- T&E Species Training TBA
- Wetland Delineation May 20-24, 2019 Lansing, MI
- Sedges of Michigan Wetlands June 18-19, 2019 Chelsea, MI
- Northern Michigan Plant Identification August 20-21, 2019 Marquette, MI
- Wetland Grass Identification August 20-21, 2019 Berrien County, MI
- Hike With Ellen August 26, 2019 Chippewa County, MI
- Advanced Delineation September 25-26, 2019 Holland, MI