Dive deeper into inland lakes learning via online class
From: Michigan DNR
 Whether you live on a lake, have a favorite hidden fishing spot or recharge with a hike near one of Michigan’s 11,000 inland lakes, you know how lakes contribute to both mental and physical well-being – and why they deserve our care and attention. You can deepen that connection through an upcoming opportunity from Michigan State University Extension. Introduction to Lakes Online is a nationally recognized, award-winning, six-week course designed for anyone curious or passionate about inland lakes, including lakefront property owners, local officials, lake managers and educators. Led by MSU Extension educators and state agency experts, the course explores lake ecology, watersheds, shoreline management, water law, aquatic plants and community involvement. Registration and course information Introduction to Lakes Online runs Jan. 20 to March 27. Register by Jan. 5 for the early-bird discounted rate of $95 per person; after that, the cost is $115. Registration closes Jan. 27. Course details and scholarship information is available on the Introduction to Lakes Online course webpage. More than 2,000 people across the country have taken the annual course since it was first offered online in 2015. Participants regularly praise the content and level of interaction they enjoy with instructors and other students. Students will experience: Week-by-week, 24/7 access to six online units, complete with prerecorded video lectures, interactive activities, other resources and quizzes. Lively discussion forums and biweekly webinars with classmates and instructors. Ask-an-expert webinars let you learn from experts at the DNR, MSU and the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. |
Upon finishing the course, students receive a certificate of completion. They can also receive continuing education credits, including 16 Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Pesticide Applicator Re-Certification credits.
Questions? Contact Paige Filice (MSU Extension), 517-676-7291 or Joe Nohner (DNR), 517-599-6825.