Benzie Conservation District |
To preserve and enhance
the natural resources
of Benzie County
the natural resources
of Benzie County
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The public is invited to celebrate our year-end report at the Annual Meeting! Tues, November 20th, 6:30 to 8:30 pm |
  Dr. Latimore helped identify aquatic plants at the Little Platte Lake Water Tour, July 2018.  | Enjoy a presentation and Q&A with our guest: Jo Latimore Department of Fisheries and Wildlife | Michigan State University Jo is an aquatic ecologist and Outreach Specialist in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife. She is particularly interested in public participation in assessment and management of Michigan's streams and lakes; science communication, outreach, and engagement; natural resources leadership development; and improving our understanding of aquatic ecosystem health assessing responses to disturbance. As an Outreach Specialist, the majority of her work is focused on engaging individuals and organizations to promote understanding and stewardship of aquatic ecosystems. Key partners in these efforts include Michigan State University Extension and Michigan Lake and Stream Associations. Education: PhD in Fisheries and Wildlife from Michigan State University (2005), a MS in Biological Sciences from the University of Notre Dame (2000), and a BA in Biology from Albion College. |
BIOCHAR WORKSHOP
Sat, November 3rd, 10 am to 12 pm, at Grow Benzie
 | Biochar is a stable form of carbon, chemically equivalent to charcoal, that can be used as a soil amendment to increase moisture, nutrient retention, and habitat for beneficial microorganisms, as well as sequestering carbon in soils. GUEST PRESENTERS Tim Overdier, soil scientist Paul May, grazier at May Farm |
$5/adult event fee. Please Pre-Register by calling 231.882.4391, or
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 | Volunteer Stream Monitoring Collection Day: |
