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Attending The Project Fish Instructor Training
Have you heard of Project Fish? Project F.I.S.H stands for, Friends Involved in Sports Fishing Heritage. Their vision statement is as follows; (http://www.projectfish.org/main_program.html) “To initiate and provide fishing education and fishing skills to interested adults and youth from Michigan’s many diverse populations. This will preserve a natural heritage that ensures the future of fishing, which…
Read MoreFrom an Educational Outreach Event to Passing Pesticide Certification Exams
It is never a dull week here at MUCC, whether your packing for a weekend show or attending Natural Resource Commission meetings, everybody here is working in some way to promote MUCC’s mission. Its only Wednesday, and so far this week I have participated in an outreach event and passed two pesticide examinations as a…
Read MoreFebruary NRC Recap
Bear, lake and brook trout regulations, and APRs were debated at Thursday’s Natural Resources Commission (NRC) meeting. Proposed regulations were for information only and no action was taken. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and NRC also received criticism from stakeholders regarding their handling of brook trout regulations in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Bear regulations The…
Read MoreMUCC Club Map
Michigan United Conservation Clubs is the largest statewide conservation organization in the nation. A fresh reminder about our history; we were founded in 1937 with a purpose to unite conservation clubs throughout the state and conserve, protect, and enhance Michigan’s natural resource and outdoor heritage. Our strength in doing so is in our membership and…
Read MoreAmeriCorps, Huron Pines, and MUCC, Together in Conservation
Maybe you have or have not heard of what AmeriCorps is and what this program does for our nation, this blog aims to educate you about AmeriCorps and their partnership with Huron Pines. AmeriCorps, a US federal program, was created under President Bill Clinton, through the National and Community Service Trust Act of 1993. Since…
Read MoreServing for Martin Luther King Jr.
Monday, January 21st, was Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a national day of service. As a Huron Pines AmeriCorps member, this was a great opportunity for me to serve our community. The Allen Neighborhood Center, located in Lansing, invited volunteers to come out and serve for the afternoon. The Allen Neighborhood Center is a “Place-based…
Read MoreBeing Safe in the Woods
With firearm deer season winding down and a few tragic incidents occurring this year, now is a good time to talk about safety. Although the main firearm deer season wraps up today, there are, still several hunting seasons open where these safety tips will come into play. It important to remember a few common sense…
Read MoreIn the Field: Reasons to be Thankful
I’ve been mulling over what I should write for this week’s blog all day. Nothing seemed to fit quite right. And then I realized that I find this answer every single day when I come to work, answer an email, hear about people working together in the field, see the smiles of successful hunters and…
Read MoreA New Position in the Education Department. We are Hiring!
The Education Department continues to grow here at MUCC. This growth means we have the ability to add capacity to the organization. Through a partnership with Huron Pines, we will be adding an AmeriCorps member to our team during 2019. We are looking to hire an Engagement Specialist starting in January. If you are not, familiar…
Read MoreSummer Fun Growing Up
With no campers at Cedar Lake this week and our staff taking the holiday to recharge for the upcoming 4 sessions, I thought I would write a quick list about some things I grew up doing and you can still do with your kids to get them outside this summer. Here is a list of…
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