Education
Join us at Outdoorama February 27th-March 1st
It is almost that time of year again. Time for the annual staff pilgrimage to Novi for Outdoorama. Outdoorama has been going on in the Detroit area for the last several decades. This year it is once again combining with the Lakefront and Cottage living show. Your admission to one of these shows gives you…
Read MoreVisit the Education Booth at this years Quiet Adventure Symposium
At the end of February, on the 29th to be exact, the 25th annual Quiet Adventures Symposium will take place at the MSU Pavilion. The Quiet Adventures Symposium, formerly the Quiet Water Symposium is an outdoor show that brings together paddlers, hikers, cyclists, anglers and several other groups of outdoor enthusiasts. This event helps kick…
Read MoreMUCC Welcomes Our New Huron Pines AmeriCorps
My name is Joe Dewan and I am a member of the 2020 Huron Pines AmeriCorps program. I am very excited to be serving as the Engagement Specialist with Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC). I grew up in East Lansing, not far from the MUCC office, and as a kid had a passion for exploring…
Read MoreA Farewell to Your Huron Pines AmeriCorps Member and a Hello to Your New MUCC Club Administrator
The end of a chapter. I hate to see it come because that means ending something that has been so impactful and beneficial, but at the same time I am taking with me, my experiences and new networks to further my career in the conservation world. It can be hard to capture emotions with words…
Read MoreChecking in on our AmeriCorps Member
Only 38 days left of my service term with Huron Pines AmeriCorps as MUCC’s Engagement Specialist. MUCC never fails to keep me involved, as I have been to six events over the last 14 days. I was as far north as Gratiot/Saginaw county to the Ohio border at Lake Hudson. Here is a recap of…
Read MoreThis Fall, Keep an Eye Out for Japanese Stiltgrass
At MUCC, we combine education, advocacy and on-the-ground work to conserve and protect our natural resources. Speaking to all who read this blog, our rich natural resources are under a constant threat from invasive species. As stewards of our land, it is our job to become educated about these invasive species and take appropriate action…
Read MoreShooters raise money for youth camp, conservation
Almost 100 conservationists shot to make a difference at the annual Michigan Out-of-Doors (MOOD) Youth Camp Charity shoot on Friday. Each year, the Michigan Out-of-Doors Youth Camp hosts around 400 kids from ages five to 16. Camp curriculum is centered around the outdoors and conservation. Youth complete hunter safety, learn to safely handle firearms and…
Read MoreYouth Day in the Tip of the Thumb
On the last Saturday in July, I spent my day in the northeast tip of Michigan’s thumb. On the 27th, my co-pilot and I made the six hour round trip journey to showcase MUCC’s education programs in what has become an annual event. We made the trip to the Grindstone-Port Hope Sportsman’s club third annual…
Read MoreThe Final Week
Where did the summer go? Just like that after 40 days of controlled chaos, Cedar Lake is once again still. Soon the animals will return to the camp property. With no campers, camp becomes just another part of the forest. With the final week of campers in the books, this is going to be another…
Read MoreWeek 4- Riley Week and Conservation Connection at Camp
Week four of the camp is always an exciting time for our campers and staff. Traditionally this week has the newest faces joining us at Cedar Lake. Have you ever been excited about a new experience, but were a little unsure of what to expect? For many campers this week, the answer to this question…
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