Education
MUCC’s youth-focused magazine inducted into Michigan Environmental Hall of Fame
Photo: MUCC Executive Director Amy Trotter and MUCC Education Director and TRACKS Editor Shaun McKeon accepted the 2021 Environmental Projects award on behalf of MUCC. TRACKS Magazine was awarded the 2021 Environmental Projects Award by the Michigan Environmental Hall of Fame on Tuesday night. Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC) has published TRACKS Magazine since 1977,…
Read MoreCamp Clean-up 2021 Recap
Over the last few weeks, the staff and volunteers have been busy down at Cedar Lake. After being closed for nearly two years, there was lots of work to be done to get the property ready for our upcoming day camp programs this June. From picking up new taxidermy to getting our archery and rifle…
Read MoreHappy Teacher Appreciation Week
It has been an interesting year in the classroom over the last 1.5 school years. Here at MUCC, we are lucky enough to work with teachers in a variety of ways, but our most visible classroom interactions are through our TRACKS magazine. Through the generous support of our affiliate clubs and the Michigan Wildlife Council,…
Read MoreMichigan Out-of-Doors Camp Registrations are Filling Fast
The excitement is building for summer camp 2021. We are looking forward to the laughter and happiness of campers once again at Cedar Lake. Our Day Camp registration spots are filling quickly. We are currently at about 62% capacity for the summer and many of the spots for our 5-8-year-olds are filled. The dates for…
Read MoreOTW Kicks off 2021 Field Season with Brighton Clean-Up!
MUCC’s On the Water program’s 2021 field season is underway. This past Saturday, MUCC partnered with National Wildlife Federation’s Artemis program to remove trash from two identified Adopt-A-Forest sites within the Brighton Recreation Area. The Adopt-A-Forest program’s mission is “to enhance the enjoyment of public forest land by eliminating illegal dumping and to increase awareness…
Read MoreMemorial Scholarship Announced
As the 2021 camp season draws closer, MUCC is happy to announce a new scholarship available to our campers this summer. In partnership with the Shea family of Brighton, we have created the Connor Shea Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship will focus on getting kids to camp who have a connection to the military. Connor Shea…
Read MoreDay Camp Themes
Time to start thinking warm thoughts and one way to do that is to look at the programs we are offering for day camp this summer. With registration open, now is the time to start getting your kids signed up to join us at Cedar Lake in the summer of 2021. Moms, dads, grandparents and…
Read MoreSummer Day Camp Jobs
Do you have a passion for introducing youth to the natural world around them? Do you know someone who does? If so, the Michigan Out-of-Doors Youth camp is the place to work this summer. We are currently hiring staff for our Day Camp program. Our camp program is looking to create an awesome team of adults looking…
Read MoreDay Camp Registration is Open
The Michigan Out-of-Doors Youth camp will be returning for the summer of 2021. We are excited to be able to open the Cedar Lake Outdoor Center and fill the property with the laughter and happiness of campers once again. We have decided the safest way to run our program for this summer, is to operate…
Read MoreGreat Wildlife Webinars!
One of my favorite parts of my AmeriCorps service is being out in the field, working with volunteers, and improving wildlife habitat. But during the winter months, when the field events are fewer and farther between, a great way to spend some time is to take a step back and look for opportunities to expand…
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