Education
Michigan Out-of-Doors Youth Camp is Underway
It is hard to believe, but the Michigan Out-of-Doors Youth camp is already in its second week of operation for the 2023 season. Currently, we are hosting more than 30 9-11 year-olds for a week of overnight camp down at Cedar Lake. Last week we had 35-day campers join us to learn new outdoor skills…
Read MoreDiscover Fishing at the Pier in Traverse City-Come join us!
Need something to do on the Saturday of free fishing weekend? Going to be in the Traverse City area? Join us and our partners on June 10th at the Discovery Pier, just north of Downtown Traverse City for a free family fishing program to learn the ins and outs of fishing from shore. More details…
Read MoreEarly Season Michigan Out-of-Doors Camp Projects
Does a Tree Make a Sound When No One is Around? What I can tell you is even though we did not hear the trees fall at camp this winter, we sure did see them laid across our pathways and fields. As we drove into camp for our facility committee meeting at the beginning of…
Read MoreRiley Wilderness Camp Scholarships Available. Apply Now!
Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScNLb-NbzibSRLmxX9n30wJqoY-qBvX5m2vWKHos0ha1ctUYA/viewform?usp=sf_link At the Riley Wilderness Camp hosted by the Michigan Out-of-Doors Youth Camp in Chelsea, MI and sponsored by SCI-Novi with a generous donation from the Riley Foundation, children are given the opportunity to learn more about hunting and conservation and even get their hunter safety certificates. For 6 days and 5 night’s…
Read MoreO-Fish-al AmeriCorps training at Wolf Lake Hatchery
One of the exciting things about being an AmeriCorps member is getting to explore new places in Michigan, whether it’s for an event or training. During April training, AmeriCorps service members visited the Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery in Mattawan. Established in 1927, Wolf Lake Hatchery currently produces steelhead trout, chinook salmon, walleye, and Great…
Read MoreWhere to Find Recreational Safety Classes
As we get ready for spring outdoor activities boating, off-road vehicle riding and turkey hunting come to mind. For people looking to start hunting or who need to learn how to be a safe and responsible boater, or ORV rider the Michigan DNR has a mandatory curriculum for hunter education as well as courses for…
Read MoreSuccessful Youth Pheasant Hunt
Last weekend in partnership with the Southern Michigan Hunting Retriever Club, Delta Waterfowl, the Ringneck Ranch and Michigan United Conservation Clubs, more than 40 youth had a chance to spend time with their families outdoors and experience a pheasant hunt. This event has been going on for several years and counting mentors, volunteers and families…
Read MoreWhite Oak Initiative: The TREEmendous importance of White Oak
Oak trees are keystone species, meaning that entire ecosystems depend on them. From providing food through their acorns or acting as habitat for wildlife like birds and small mammals, oaks are an important part of Michigan’s habitat. One species in the oak family is the white oak, these trees are prized for their strength and…
Read MoreRaising the Volume: MUCC attends Quiet Adventures Symposium
Come visit MUCC’s booth at the 28th Annual Quiet Adventure Symposium (QAS) this Saturday, March 4, 2023, at the Michigan State University Pavilion. QAS brings people together who love the outdoors and allows visitors to meet with experts in areas of non-motorized outdoor recreation. There’s a full agenda this year with 34 speakers who…
Read MoreWhat do Healthy Aquatic Habitats Crave? Fish Sticks!
People are drawn to Michigan’s lakes for many reasons – the opportunity to go fishing, boating, wildlife viewing. The natural beauty of inland lakes also makes shoreline properties highly sought-after for many landowners. As landowners, we want to develop and modify the land we have to fulfill a specific purpose. We may clear shoreline vegetation,…
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