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Newaygo County to host new cohort of MSU Extension’s Conservation Stewards Program this fall

Michigan State University Extension’s Conservation Stewards Program (CSP) is now enrolling participants for its Fall 2024 programs, which will span 8 weeks in September through November. In 2024, CSP will be offered across 4 new cohort locations, including one in Newaygo County.

During each week of instruction, the hybrid program will combine virtual, self-paced lessons with in-person evening sessions at various locations within Newaygo County. This cohort will host their weekly evening sessions on Monday evenings, 6-8:30 p.m., from September 9 to November 4, 2024. 

Additionally, 2 Saturday in-person field trips within the region will be held at Fremont Lake and exploring the North Country Trail ecosystems. Participants will also complete applied capstone projects related to restoring and conserving Michigan’s ecosystems with guidance provided by a local mentor.

Partner organizations for the Newaygo County Cohort include:

• Newaygo Conservation District
• Little River Band of Ottawa Indians
• Fremont Area Community Foundation
• Newaygo County Environmental Coalition
• Michigan Natural Features Inventory
• MSU Extension Center for Lakes and Streams

The last date to register will be Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024, with scholarship opportunities available for all. For additional details of the 2024 Conservation Stewards Program and to register, please visit events.anr.msu.edu/micsp2024.

For cohort and content related questions, please reach out to Sarah Pregitzer at [email protected], or Sally Wagoner at [email protected].
For general questions and registration assistance, please contact Shelby Warner at [email protected] or (517) 884-7076. 

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