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The Nature Center Summit was established in 2019 as an opportunity to connect nonformal educators to the science behind resource management. The goal is to provide our many nonformal partners with the latest and most scientifically accurate information about Michigan's wildlife, fisheries, forests and more. Our nonformal partners reach thousands and thousands of students and families with messages about Michigan's natural resources. We strive to find the top experts in these topics in our state so you will be the most informed.
Friday, February 7, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
This year, DNR staff and partners will meet together at the Ralph A. MacMullan Conference Center in Roscommon to share the most up-to-date data and trends about bald eagles, harmful algal blooms, the Michigan Climate Corps and more. Networking time is also built in throughout the day.
9:15 a.m. Check-in, Coffee, Networking
10 a.m. Welcome/Introductions
10:15 a.m. Keynote Speaker: Kevin Frailey, Education Services Manager for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
10:45 a.m. Partner Organization Spotlight.
11 a.m. Breakout sessions; choose one.
Noon Lunch
1 p.m. Breakout sessions; choose one.
2 p.m. Breakout sessions; choose one.
3 p.m.
4 p.m. Adjourn
Questions about the event? Email Shaun McKeon at MckeonS@Michigan.gov.
Keynote introduction: Natural Resources Deputy Director, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Shannon Lott.
Fisheries Data collection by telemetry: Jan-Michael Hessenauer, Ph.D., DNR Fisheries Research Biologist, Lake St. Clair Fisheries Research Station.
How to stay legal: From Collector’s Permits to Foraging: Tom Goniea, DNR Fisheries Scientific Collector's Permit Coordinator; Casey Rietz, DNR Wildlife Division Permit Specialist/USFWS Law Enforcement.
Watersheds, partnerships and volunteers, oh my!: Eileen Boekestein, EGLE Education Specialist.
Wolves: Brian Roell, DNR Wolf Specialist.
Wildlife Research Update: Melissa Nichols, DNR Wildlife Division Research Analyst.
Preventing the Spread of Invasive Red Swamp Crayfish: Kathleen Quebedeaux, DNR Invasive Crayfish Biologist.
ANCA/NAI/MAEOE Certifications for you or your staff panel: Dan Auer, Director of Programs & Member Services for ANCA; Michelle Fournier and Jenn Kirts for NAI; Cindy Fitzwilliams-Heck, EEC Coordinator for MAEOE.
