tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32813278585579342482024-03-18T23:56:40.253-04:00MSU FW Club BlogMSU Fisheries & Wildlife Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16386972657687683283noreply@blogger.comBlogger83125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281327858557934248.post-38614077544523199522013-11-13T17:46:00.002-05:002013-11-13T17:46:42.824-05:00Harvester's Banquet - November 21stHello Everyone,<br />
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As tradition for the Fisheries and Wildlife club, on November 21st, we have our Harvester's Banquet! The Harvester's Banquet is a wild game potluck style event, where students, faculty and professionals are welcome to talk and eat. Attendees can bring dishes to pass, with the focus on wild game or natural foods. Not only will there be delicious food, but it is also a chance to meet professionals and faculty. We will be having a 50/50 raffle during the event, as well as handing out awards for best and most unique dishes. <br />
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The banquet is on November 21st, from 6 to 8pm in Room 221 of the Natural Resources Building on Michigan State's campus. Tickets are $10 at the door, but if you bring a dish to pass, the price will be knocked down to $5. Tickets include entry into a door prize drawing and beverages. We please ask you to bring tableware. <br />
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We hope to see you there!MSU Fisheries & Wildlife Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16386972657687683283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281327858557934248.post-25511873631268475052013-03-02T15:47:00.002-05:002013-03-02T15:47:59.904-05:00Conclave T-Shirt Design!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">At our last club meeting, a vote was made for the design specifics of the T-Shirt that we want to see for Conclave. The winning design, created by Theresa Geelhoed, is pictured below. The shirt, at this time, will be green, with a white printing for the image. The back will have all of the event sponsors listed. We are always looking for more sponsors, and more help with the Conclave planning committee! If you are interested, email Carrie at msufwclub@gmail.com for more information. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Written by Becca Blundell (blundel2@msu.edu)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: large; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Liz Brajevich organized the event in accordance to Marble Elementary's Community Learning sessions for their 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade classes. We had the opportunity to educate the students on life cycles of organisms, by showing them a worm bin, as well as presenting different artifacts from different species; including some of the pelts we have, as well as some skulls and the preserved Hawksbill Sea Turtles. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: large; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">The volunteers that were at this excellent event did a great job getting the kids involved and interested in the nature and science. Never thought we would see so many young boys and girls overly excited about playing with a bunch of worms!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Written by Becca B<span style="font-size: xx-small;">lundell (blundel2@msu.edu). Photos <span style="font-size: xx-small;">courtesy of Katie McKiernan (mckiern3@msu.edu).</span></span></span><a href="mailto:mckiern3@msu.edu"></a>MSU Fisheries & Wildlife Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16386972657687683283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281327858557934248.post-4645970545082354552013-02-27T16:54:00.001-05:002013-02-27T16:54:14.851-05:00Michigan AFS 2013 Annual Meeting<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Michigan State University Fisheries and Wildlife Club took part in the 2013 Meeting of the Michigan Chapter of the American Fisheries Society. The meeting was on February 19-21 in Gaylord Michigan. The FW Club was able to send 4 members to this meeting.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It is very important to note that the MSU FW Club has just become a Student Subunit of AFS fairly recently, and this was the first AFS meeting that we have had the opportunity to attend as a subunit. It was a great experience to learn about different case studies in fisheries management, hear about a lot of the research being done by current grad students from all across the state, and meet many professionals within the field. After several hours of listening to presentations, there was a great opportunity to network during the social events. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The MIAFS 2013 Raffle, held in conjunction with the annual meeting in Gaylord, was hosted by both the Michigan State University and the Lake Superior State University Student Subunits of the MIAFS. This was the first year that our Subunit was involved with the raffle, and it was very successful for both schools. Some the items procured by both Subunits include a custom-made flyrod and reel combo, a canoe trip for four on the Pine River, tackle boxes, an Ice Auger, hand tied flies, and so many more items.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We hope to continue keeping our Subunit active with engagement and involvement with fisheries. With recent participation with the Park Lake Ice Fishing Derby, as well as future plans for a Hatchery Field Trip, and a possible long term research project on the Lake Dynamics of Park Lake; we are sure to give LSSU a challenge for the AFS North-Central Division's Most Active Student Subunit Award. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Written by Becca Blundell (blundel2@msu.edu)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">With the assistance of Dr. Hayes, we measured and took scales from all of the fish caught that were in the running for the Derby. It was a great experience, and an excellent event. We look forward to participating again next year, and hopefully we can work with the Kalamazoo Outdoor Club then. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Written by Becca Blundell (blundel2@msu.edu). Photos courtesy of Carrie Kozel (kozelca1@msu.edu).</span>MSU Fisheries & Wildlife Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16386972657687683283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281327858557934248.post-26247847232885963362013-02-12T20:16:00.003-05:002013-02-27T15:28:47.948-05:00Happy Birthday Darwin!<h2 style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: orange;">Celebrating the Father of Evolution</span></h2>
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February 12th marks the birthday anniversary of Charles Darwin; and a celebration of science and humanity. </div>
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In celebration of the discoveries and life of Darwin, the MSU Museum hosted the spectacular event of Darwin Discovery Day this last Sunday. <span style="text-align: start;">This event was quite the success with over 590 visitors and 120 curators/volunteers! All of the MSU Fisheries and Wildlife Club members volunteering did an excellent</span><span style="text-align: start;"> job at being ambassadors for MSU and the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife. </span></div>
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With our "Conservation Biology" themed booth, we had the awesome opportunity to display many items that were confiscated at the Detroit Metro Airport to help educated others about the stresses put on endangered and threatened species with illegal take.</div>
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We had many different items from endangered species at our table including:</div>
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- Hawksbill sea turtles preserved for display</div>
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- Musical instrument made out of a Hawksbill shell</div>
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- Pelt from a leopard</div>
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- Ivory (jewlery and decorative pieces) from Elephants/Rhinos</div>
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- Bear Gall Bladder (in a dehydrated form)</div>
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- Handbags made from Caiman leather</div>
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- Boots made from sea turtle leather</div>
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- Endangered Birdwing butterflies pinned in a collection</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Becca B. talking about Hawksbill sea turtles</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ryan M. displaying a Hawksbill sea turtle</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ryan M. and Lydia K. showing an instrument made from a Hawksbill sea turtle shell</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Katie M., Becca B., and Ryan F. talking about endangered butterfly species</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chris L., Katie M., and Becca B. explaining the importance of conservation biology</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Becca B. and Kelsey S. showing items from the table</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">(Photos courtesy of Liz Brajevich unless otherwise noted in caption)</span><br />
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MSU Fisheries & Wildlife Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16386972657687683283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281327858557934248.post-88955921927193191432013-02-05T02:37:00.001-05:002013-02-27T15:28:19.762-05:00Come Discover Darwin!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">DARWIN DISCOVERY DAY</span></div>
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<span style="color: yellow; font-size: large;">February 10th, 2013, 1-5PM</span></div>
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Come out to the Michigan State University Museum to celebrate Darwin Discovery Day: <i>Tails of Scales: Darwin & Reptiles. </i>This <span style="color: yellow;">FREE</span> event is a great opportunity to learn more about Darwin with many great hands-on activities. The MSU Fisheries & Wildlife Club will be participating in this awesome outreach opportunity, by hosting a booth at the event. We have several club member volunteers to help educate attendees of the event about conservation of endangered species. Come out to support club, and to support the Darwin Discovery Day; and be sure to visit the Club's booth! We will have many neat items on display that were confiscated at the Detroit Metro Airport; to help teach others about the stresses put on endangered species with illegal take. </div>
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- Interesting and unusual specimens from the MSU Museum's natural science collections</div>
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- Hands-on activities for kids with MSU 4-H Children's Garden and Dept. of Horticulture</div>
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- Ask Darwin: Rich Bellon, MSU Darwin Scholar, will answer questions about Darwin</div>
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- Ask an Expert: Museum curators and MSU Specialists can help identify backyard curiosities: bring in a rock, bone, fossil, tooth, or other natural object</div>
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- Live critters with the MSU Herpetology Club</div>
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- Tours of the MSU Museum's "Bug Room," where beetles help prepare animal skeletons for inclusion in the collections</div>
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- The annual behind-the-scenes tour of MSU Museum Natural Science Research Collections</div>
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- Science books and kits at the Museum Store</div>
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- MSU Museum's West Gallery: "Hyenas Rule!" and "50,000" part of a series of exhibits featuring NSF-sponsored BEACON Center for the Study of Evolution in Action</div>
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- Cake and refreshments for Darwin's Birthday!</div>
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For more information on this event, visit http://museum.msu.edu, or send questions to msufwclub@gmil.com. Hope to see you at this AWESOME event! <span style="color: yellow;">Happy Birthday to Darwin!</span></div>
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On January 26th, several MSU FW Club members braved the cold to do some wood duck box work in collaboration with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources out at Rose Lake. </div>
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It is really important to maintain wood duck boxes when they are put up, to ensure that they are safe for ducks, as well as to ensure that they will be successful for next nesting season. After repairing any damages, removing old nesting materials to add fresh wood shavings, we did work on a total of 19 different wood duck boxes in several different locations throughout the Rose Lake Wildlife Area. </div>
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<b>We did find a few interesting things in the boxes to make note of!</b></div>
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-Two different screech owls in two different boxes</div>
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-A very stubborn lazy raccoon in one box</div>
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-Feathers of a Red-winged black bird, most likely from previously nesting in the box</div>
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-Many many successful duck boxes with egg shells and fluffy down!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">At our last meeting we had Lauren Phillips come to talk about Crested Geckos and her breeding program. We learned about their behaviors, diets and reproduction, along with how to care for them as pets. Lauren also brought several of her Crested Geckos for us to hold. </span></span></div>
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MSU Fisheries & Wildlife Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16386972657687683283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281327858557934248.post-17257065507869490032013-01-15T21:52:00.000-05:002013-01-15T21:52:57.911-05:00First Meeting of the Semester!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Welcome back, everyone! This week we have our first meeting of the semester. It is this Thursday the 17th at 6:30pm in Room 223 at the Natural Resource Building. We have Kevin Frailey coming in to talk to us about Project WILD and Project FISH. We will also have a fun icebreaker and free food so we can get to know each other. Welcome back and lets have a great semester! </div>
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<b>Michigan Chapter of </b><b>American Fisheries Society Meeting</b></div>
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<b>Where: Treetops Resort Gaylord, Mi</b><br /><br />The 2013 Michigan Chapter
of AFS meeting is an opportunity for students to attend workshops, meet with
professionals, and attend presentations. The FW Club would like to send
students interested in attending to represent Michigan State University.
<b> Club is able to provide up to 6 students with registration and lodging
costs</b>. Students would be responsible for travel and food. Priority will be
given to dues-paying members but anyone interested is encouraged to attend.
<br /><br /><b>Registration deadline is January 30th</b>. More information will be
announced at this week's meeting or you can contact Carrie Kozel through the
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MSU Fisheries & Wildlife Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16386972657687683283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281327858557934248.post-89447481949070980342012-09-19T19:20:00.001-04:002012-09-19T19:28:29.135-04:00FALL CAMPING TRIP!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #ffd966; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">leaving Friday (time TBD) and returning </span><span style="color: #ffd966; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sunday</span><br />
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<span style="color: #ffd966; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We will be inside of the Manistee National Forest, so a hike in the </span><span style="color: #ffd966; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">woods, maybe some birding and </span><span style="color: #ffd966; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">wildlife viewing will be possible as </span><span style="color: #ffd966; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">well. Additional activities will be posted when we know what they are.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><u>Important: In order to attend you MUST fill out a registration form, available at the upcoming meeting, or by email (please request). The form MUST be returned to an E-board member by Sept 28th. And you will have to have at least your semester dues paid at the time you register. Reminder: semester dues are $15, yearly dues are $30.</u></span><br />
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<span style="color: #ffd966; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Also!! If you have any camping equipment, particularly propane stoves or portable cooking utensils/methods, PLEASE bring them along! </b> </span><br />
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<span style="color: #ffd966; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you have any questions, see Drew Rayner or another E-Board member or send us an email at msufwclub@gmail.com</span><br />
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<span style="color: #ffd966; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Link to Pine River Paddlesports website: </span><a href="http://www.thepineriver.com/">http://www.thepineriver.com/</a>MSU Fisheries & Wildlife Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16386972657687683283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281327858557934248.post-82445972916961792372012-09-19T18:57:00.000-04:002012-09-19T18:57:17.479-04:00Welcome Back!<span style="color: #b6d7a8; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">As we start the Fall semester, things can seem very hectic. We've been working hard at comprising opportunities, finding activities and planning fun and exciting meetings to keep everyone excited and engaged in the club, and at times it can seem like we're inundating you with information. We want to make a better effort at making information available to you in many places so you can find what you're looking for or catch up on what you missed.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #b6d7a8; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">First things first, the Fall camping Trip is one of our most anticipated events. We are a professionally-minded organization, but what's the harm in having a little fun as well? We look at this trip as the first real opportunity for members to catch up with one another and meet new folks. Attending is the best way you can get to know each and every one of us, so we hope you decide to come. If you're fuzzy on the details, see an E-board member or check to make sure you're receiving e-mails, as we will communicate most information that way. </span><br />
<span style="color: #b6d7a8; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">***this trip is for dues paying members only. We want to stress that we hate to exclude anyone and this is one of FEW activities that are exclusive to dues paying members, however it is important that the club makes money in order to host events, plan field trips, keep the cost of transportation down and to provide the delicious ice cream sundaes and other snacks that we all enjoyed last week. We appreciate your support and hope that you will consider becoming a dues paying member.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #b6d7a8; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Next up, weekly meetings are the time we use to introduce you to new ideas, connect you with potential employers and plan our activities. Classes sometimes conflict, and we hope that if you can't make it to meetings that you feel like you can participate in other ways. If you see or hear about something that happened at a meeting or want to get more involved in planning events and serving on a committee, please e-mail us and we will do our best to get you there. A side note about committees, this is a great way to hone your skills in developing research projects, planning communications and outreach activities, managing private lands and just overall planning and execution. This is something we encourage you to get into and to put on your resume, as many of the things you do in committees are valuable skills.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #b6d7a8; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Lastly, our club is very active...we do an absurd amount of work and have a lot of fun doing it. There are a lot of dates and times to keep up with, details to remember, opportunities to be aware of so we encourage you to use all of our resources (which are linked on this website). We have a facebook page, a google calendar and this blog in addition to the reminders at meetings and emails that you may see. So please check these sites often to find information.</span>MSU Fisheries & Wildlife Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16386972657687683283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281327858557934248.post-19069135960317060202012-04-05T10:36:00.001-04:002012-04-05T10:36:22.318-04:00TWS Conclave 2012<span style="color: #fff2cc;">TWS Conclave is a mere 8 days away, so in light of that we wanted to make sure everyone was prepared. Below you will find a list of items you should bring , as well as some details regarding the event.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #fff2cc;">Firstly, there will be no electricity, showers or furniture at the camp site. Also, the camp area is small relative to the number of attendees so we encourage you to share tents whenever possible. If you have a large tent available, please let E-board know. We will try to group people together once we have a list of tents. Keep in mind, you may still bring your own, but space is limited. Additionally, main meals will be provided, however you may want to bring snacks for in between meals. Lastly, the Club has not yet determined what amount will be avilable to fund Conclave and reimburse for gas. As of now, plan to spend around $50.00 for gas. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #d0e0e3;">Equipment List:</span><br />
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<li><span style="color: #d0e0e3;">sleeping bag</span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #d0e0e3;">camp chair</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #d0e0e3;">flash light</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #d0e0e3;">tall rubber boots (recommended)</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #d0e0e3;">hiking boots</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #d0e0e3;">clothing for all weather (even snow)</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #d0e0e3;">refillable water bottle</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #d0e0e3;">insect repellent</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #d0e0e3;">binoculars</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #d0e0e3;">camera</span></li>
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<span style="color: #fff2cc;">Get excited everyone...8 MORE DAYS!!!</span>MSU Fisheries & Wildlife Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16386972657687683283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281327858557934248.post-18435378251778831062012-03-27T18:39:00.000-04:002012-03-27T18:39:30.514-04:00Earth Day Extravaganza<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Over the past few years, the FW Club has partnered with Fenner Nature Center to host Bioblitz, an event focused on creating interactions with wildlife through herpetology surveys, small mammal trapping and other such activities. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This year the event has been integrated into the annual Earth Day Celebration at Fenner Nature Center and has substantially increased in size.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Along with Fenner Nature Center, the FW Club will be partnering with the Herpetology Club, the ZSA, the FW GSO, the Michigan DNR, Michigan Audubon Society and the Nature Conservancy to host the event, <u>expected to reach several hundred people in the community! </u></b> </span><br />
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<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Throughout the day long event, attendees can participate in mist-netting, guided bird and wildflower walks, tree identification, herp surveying and pond-dipping as well as stop by a number of informational booths and purchase souvenirs. Also during the celebration the Nature Conservancy will be attempting to break a Guinness world record for most simultaneous picnickers. The event, taking place on Sunday April 22nd, assures a wonderful and educational time for all in attendance. For more information, check out the facebook page </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/EarthDayAtFennerNatureCenter">Earth Day At Fenner Nature Center</a>. <span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">For FW Club members, there will be some opportunities to volunteer, and you can also become more involved by attending the next planning meeting on April 2nd at 6:30pm. We will meet in the NR parking lot and head from there to Fenner Nature Center. Contact Genelle Uhrig for more information on attending.</span> <span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span>MSU Fisheries & Wildlife Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16386972657687683283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281327858557934248.post-24539544106888514392012-02-09T13:33:00.008-05:002012-02-29T10:50:41.152-05:00Polar Plunge<br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">It is that time of year again. The time when the waters of Michigan are icy cold and the undeniable urge to jump head first into them is eating away at all of us. For those who aren't sure what I'm referring to it is the 2012 POLAR PLUNGE!!! </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Each year, the Special Olympics, through partnership with local law enforcement raise funds by enlisting members of the community to take the plunge. For those individuals with the right amount of crazy and the ability to secure the $75 in donations required, a deep icy blue body of water is presented for their plunging enjoyment. All proceeds raised by "jumpers" benefit the hundreds of Special Olympics events and activities taking place in the coming year.</span></div>
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Click the link <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AvXLNM-aCV2HdGRxdFl5TVR6SzZOQ212VmZKb3dhM3c">https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AvXLNM-aCV2HdGRxdFl5TVR6SzZOQ212VmZKb3dhM3c</a> sign up and let us know if you can drive! Sign up by Wednesday, February 8thso that I can assign drivers and passengers. We’ll be meeting in the parkinglot of Nature Resources to car pool that evening at 5:25pm.MSU Fisheries & Wildlife Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16386972657687683283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281327858557934248.post-55384687515984610082012-02-07T19:22:00.002-05:002012-02-07T19:28:48.543-05:00MSU Fisheries & Wildlife Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16386972657687683283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281327858557934248.post-45190682485666543462012-01-20T11:08:00.004-05:002012-01-20T11:16:37.248-05:00Wood Duck Box Cleaning at Rose Lake<span style="color:#006600;"><span style="color:#ffcc66;"><span style="color:#339999;">Hello All! The DNR has contacted our club with an opportunity to clean out wood duck boxes at their Rose Lake station. Initially, it was planned to have a work day this upcoming Saturday 1/21. Due to thin ice at the lake,</span> <strong>the event has been postponed with an alternate date of Saturday 1/28</strong>. </span></span><span style="color:#339999;">With the erratic weather we've had, this too will depend on ice conditions. Phil at Rose Lake will notify the club by next Thursday as to whether we will move forward with the cleaning on 1/28. Please keep your ears open for announcements. If you have signed up to participate, you will be notified via text or e-mail as updates become available. </span>MSU Fisheries & Wildlife Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16386972657687683283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281327858557934248.post-62672174596934599052012-01-17T21:42:00.004-05:002012-01-17T21:56:11.711-05:00Pheasants Forever Fundraising Opportunity<span>Pheasants Forever of Lansing has invited our club to volunteer at an upcoming event. On March 2nd, the PF Chapter in Lansing will be hosting a dinner event for which they need volunteers to assist with set-up. <b>This would include moving tables, putting up signs, etc. This event requires 12-15 people and would earn the club $250!!! </b> This is a huge opportunity for the club to make money, and a great chance for you to get involved with one of the largest Pheasants Forever chapters in the country! Here are the details, please sign up at a weekly meeting, or email msufwclub@gmail.com if interested.</span><div><br /></div><div><span><b>Date: March 2nd</b></span></div><div><b><span>Time: 8:00am-2:00pm</span></b></div><div><span><b>Location: Eagle Eye Golf Course, Lansing, MI</b></span></div><div><span><b>Lunch is provided</b></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span>Additionally, volunteers would be invited to stay for the dinner event...<b>a great opportunity to connect with professionals! </b>Note: This is the Friday before Spring Break, however keep in mind that this both helps the club with funding for activities like Camping Trips and Conclave, and also helps you with applications for attending conferences. We hope you can participate!!</span></div><div><span><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span>Here is a link to the event page, and to the Pheasants Forever Michigan Chapter website:</span></div><div><a href="http://www.pf467.org/2012-banquet/">http://www.pf467.org/2012-banquet/</a> </div><div><a href="http://www.pf467.org/">http://www.pf467.org/</a> </div><div><span ><br /></span></div>MSU Fisheries & Wildlife Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16386972657687683283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281327858557934248.post-15349990028892461432011-11-29T17:18:00.009-05:002011-11-29T18:14:02.270-05:00Eboard Elections<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">There are 9 positions that are up for election on December 8th. Most of the current Eboard is graduating and are not eligible for re-election. Position terms are from January 2012 - December 2012.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica; min-height: 22.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">If you want have something on your resume that makes you stand out from the rest, this is something you should strongly consider. It also provides opportunities to network with professors, graduate students, and professionals. You will gain invaluable experience organizing people, planning events, communicating ideas, facilitating meetings, etc. There are certain expectations for the Eboard, but the point of being on the Board is to <i>learn</i> to be leaders. You aren't expected to already know how to do everything.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica; min-height: 22.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#009900;">Election procedures:</span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">We will open up nominations starting now. If you'd like to nominate yourself or another person for any position listed below, please email the Club email address (msufwclub@gmail.com)</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffcc66;"> by 12:00am December 8th</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">. Please indicate <b>any and all </b>positions you'd like to be considered for. Come the meeting, we will go down the list of positions in this order: President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Social Chair, Committee Chairs. Each person will get 1-2 minutes to say something about why they should be voted in. During this time, all other nominees are required to step out into the hall. After everyone speaks for that position we will take written ballots and tally them. If you are elected to a position, your name will be removed from subsequent nominations.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica; min-height: 22.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><b></b><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica; min-height: 22.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><b></b><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#009900;">All Eboard positions are expected to:</span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">Meet every other week, attend both the Facilitating workshop and Leadership workshop when scheduled, help with the planning of Club meetings and events, represent the Club in a professional manner, communicate well with other members of the Executive Board.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 24.0px Helvetica; min-height: 29.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><b></b><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 24.0px Helvetica"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#009900;">Eboard Positions Descriptions</span></b></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica; min-height: 22.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><b></b><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#009900;">President:</span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">Facilitate weekly Club meetings and Eboard meetings, responsible for scheduling at least one Eboard meeting every other week with the advisor Jim Schneider, will have general supervision of Club leaders, shall represent the Club at GSO meetings, shall keep in communication with the GSO President and Chair of the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, and schedule a Facilitators workshop and Leadership Workshop within the first month of office. It is generally the President's responsibility to facilitate new initiatives for the well-being of the whole Club (more big picture things), also to make sure meetings are planned out (in advance) with the rest of the Eboard.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica; min-height: 22.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#009900;">Vice-President:</span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">Shall assume the duties of the President in his/her absence, help facilitate weekly Club meetings, shall oversee the operations of all the Committees and subcommittees (i.e. Red Cedar River Cleanup) and shall be in charge of getting reports from Committee Chairs, shall be responsible for securing speakers when decided upon, reserving rooms for scheduled Club meetings, registering the Club with Student Services at the beginning of each semester, in charge of organizing the sending of members to Conferences (i.e. TWS, AFS, Midwest, Conclave).</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica; min-height: 22.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#009900;">Secretary:</span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">Will be responsible for the files and records of the Club, including keeping the dues paying member list up-to-date, keeping list of people who have helped with fundraising, taking minutes at Eboard meetings. The Secretary is also responsible for the publication of the weekly newsletter and sending other reminders out when needed, notifying The Societies of any official action taken (e.g. elections), submitting any official chapter report required by The Societies and updating presentation slides to display announcements at meetings.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica; min-height: 22.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#009900;">Treasurer:</span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">The duties of the Treasurer will be the collection of Club dues and receipts, reimbursing members when needed, creating and updating the Club budget, turning in tax information to The Societies at the end of the school year, securing Fundraising opportunities (e.g. football parking, apparel sales)</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica; min-height: 22.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#009900;">Social Chair:</span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">In charge of facilitating up social events, about 1 per month is the expectation, including dinners, IM Sports teams, camping trips, hiking opportunities, movie nights, etc. Facilitate social interactions between GSO members and Club members, at least 1 event per semester is expected. Also, is responsible for creating social activities within Club meetings (i.e. ice-breakers, games). Facilitate the planning of the annual Harvesters' Banquet in the fall.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica; min-height: 22.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#009900;">Wildlife Research Committee Chair:</span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">Facilitate the operations of the Committee, including Committee meetings and projects. Help initiate opportunities for Club members to experience Wildlife Research, be the point contact person for these opportunities, encourage connections between students and the professionals as they relate to Wildlife Research, attendance at the 3 scheduled Committee meetings each semester, appoint someone to take minutes at all Committee meetings (and make sure those notes get distributed to any on the committee through the Committee list serve), communicates with faculty advisor and graduate student advisor (if applicable)Reports to the Vice-President.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica; min-height: 22.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#009900;">Fisheries Research Committee Chair:</span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">Facilitate the operations of the Committee, including Committee meetings and projects. Help initiate opportunities for Club members to experience Fisheries Research, be the point contact person for these opportunities, encourage connections between students and the professionals as they relate to Fisheries Research, attendance at the 3 scheduled Committee meetings each semester, appoint someone to take minutes at all Committee meetings (and make sure those notes get distributed to any on the committee through the Committee list serve), communicates with faculty advisor and graduate student advisor (if applicable). Reports to the Vice-President.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica; min-height: 22.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#009900;">Outreach Committee Chair:</span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">Facilitate the operations of the Committee, including Committee meetings and projects. Help initiate opportunities for Club members to experience Natural Resources Outreach, be the point contact person for these opportunities, encourage connections between students and the professionals as they relate to Outreach/Education, attendance at the 3 scheduled Committee meetings each semester, appoint someone to take minutes at all Committee meetings (and make sure those notes get distributed to any on the committee through the Committee list serve), communicates with faculty advisor and graduate student advisor (if applicable). Also, is the overseer of both the Policy Chair and Sustainability Chair. Reports to the Vice-President.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica; min-height: 22.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#009900;">Habitat Management Committee Chair:</span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">Facilitate the operations of the Committee, including Committee meetings and projects. Help initiate opportunities for Club members to experience Habitat Management, be the point contact person for these opportunities, encourage connections between students and the professionals as they relate to Habitat Management, in charge of the upkeep of the Club's Management Area by following the Management Plan, attendance at the 3 scheduled Committee meetings each semester, appoint someone to take minutes at all Committee meetings (and make sure those notes get distributed to any on the committee through the Committee list serve), communicates with faculty advisor and graduate student advisor (if applicable). Reports to the Vice-President.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica; min-height: 22.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica; min-height: 22.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica; min-height: 22.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica; min-height: 22.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica; min-height: 22.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica; min-height: 22.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica; min-height: 22.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica; min-height: 22.0px"><br /></p>MSU Fisheries & Wildlife Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16386972657687683283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281327858557934248.post-84125752427943340122011-10-18T22:38:00.002-04:002011-10-18T22:57:57.798-04:00GSO Photo Contest!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Goudy Old Style'; font-size: medium; ">Hi Everyone,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Goudy Old Style'; font-size: medium; "><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Goudy Old Style'; font-size: medium; "><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Goudy Old Style'; font-size: medium; ">This semester, as one of FW GSO's fund raising events, we are going to have a photo contest. Each winner of the contest will receive an award and have their photo(s) published in a 2012 calendar that will be for sale near the end of 2011. Yes, you may be the next "Mr. October" or "Ms. March." Details are as follows:</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Goudy Old Style'; font-size: medium; "><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Goudy Old Style'; font-size: medium; "><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Goudy Old Style'; font-size: medium; ">This contest is open to all faculty, staff, and students (both undergrad and grad).</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Goudy Old Style'; font-size: medium; "><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Goudy Old Style'; font-size: medium; "><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Goudy Old Style'; font-size: medium; ">There are 4 categories.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Goudy Old Style'; font-size: medium; "><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Goudy Old Style'; font-size: medium; ">1) Wildlife</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Goudy Old Style'; font-size: medium; "><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Goudy Old Style'; font-size: medium; ">2) Scenery</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Goudy Old Style'; font-size: medium; "><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Goudy Old Style'; font-size: medium; ">3) Fieldwork</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Goudy Old Style'; font-size: medium; "><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Goudy Old Style'; font-size: medium; ">4) Humor (in relation to one or more of the above 3 categories)</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Goudy Old Style'; font-size: medium; "><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Goudy Old Style'; font-size: medium; "><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Goudy Old Style'; font-size: medium; ">Each photo entered requires a $2 entry fee, but</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Goudy Old Style'; font-size: medium; "> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Goudy Old Style'; font-size: medium; "><i>wait</i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Goudy Old Style'; font-size: medium; ">! You can enter more than one photo in the contest and will receive a discount for multiple entries: 3 photos for $5 or 8 photos for $10.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Goudy Old Style'; font-size: medium; "><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Goudy Old Style'; font-size: medium; "><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Goudy Old Style'; font-size: medium; ">You can submit photo(s) and pay fees to anyone on the FW GSO fund raising committee (see below), but you must pay the fee to the person you submit the photo. </span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Goudy Old Style'; font-size: medium; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Goudy Old Style'; font-size: medium; ">**For initial submission, we will take electronic copies of your photos in .jpg format no larger than 150 K. The voting will take place via survey monkey which has a maximum size limit for .jpg files. If indeed your photo makes it into the calendar, we will ask you for a higher resolution more suitable for printing.<br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Goudy Old Style'; font-size: medium; "><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Goudy Old Style'; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;">Photos and entry fees are due by October 31st</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">, after which we will send out a survey for the department to vote for their favorites.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Goudy Old Style'; font-size: medium; "><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Goudy Old Style'; font-size: medium; "><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Goudy Old Style'; font-size: medium; "><b>The top 2 in each category will receive monetary awards.</b> The amount of each award will depend upon the number of entries into the contest. Third place in each category will receive some awesome FW paraphernalia.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Goudy Old Style'; font-size: medium; "> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Goudy Old Style'; font-size: medium; "><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Goudy Old Style'; font-size: medium; "><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Goudy Old Style'; font-size: medium; ">The top 3 favorite photos from each category will make it into the FW GSO 2012 calendar.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Goudy Old Style'; font-size: medium; "><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Goudy Old Style'; font-size: medium; "><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Goudy Old Style'; font-size: medium; ">The winners will also be highlighted in the twice yearly GSO newsletter.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Goudy Old Style'; font-size: medium; "><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Goudy Old Style'; font-size: medium; "><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Goudy Old Style'; font-size: medium; ">Get to snapping!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Goudy Old Style'; font-size: medium; "><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Goudy Old Style'; font-size: medium; "><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Goudy Old Style'; font-size: medium; ">Yours truly,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Goudy Old Style'; font-size: medium; "><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Goudy Old Style'; font-size: medium; ">The FW GSO fund raising committee</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Goudy Old Style'; font-size: medium; "><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Goudy Old Style'; font-size: medium; "><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Goudy Old Style'; font-size: medium; ">Brian Langseth</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Goudy Old Style'; font-size: medium; "><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Goudy Old Style'; font-size: medium; ">Carson Prichard</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Goudy Old Style'; font-size: medium; "><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Goudy Old Style'; font-size: medium; ">Corey Higley</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Goudy Old Style'; font-size: medium; "><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Goudy Old Style'; font-size: medium; ">Andrea Bowling (</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: monospace; white-space: pre; font-size: medium; "><a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:abowling@msu.edu">abowling@msu.edu</a>)</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Goudy Old Style'; font-size: medium; "><br /></span></div></div>MSU Fisheries & Wildlife Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16386972657687683283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281327858557934248.post-18512620676766204352011-10-11T12:52:00.002-04:002011-10-11T13:22:52.015-04:00Kellogg Bird Sanctuary Workday!<a href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4110/5054680054_5c7f05eb93.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 333px;" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4110/5054680054_5c7f05eb93.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4128/5054068219_8d46f8255a.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 333px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4128/5054068219_8d46f8255a.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>What: Building bird enclosures and helping give medication checks to birds of prey!<div><br /></div><div>When: This Sunday 10/16. We'll leave campus at 10 and be back between 4:30 and 5pm.</div><div><br /></div><div>Where: Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, near Kalamazoo. It's part of MSU's Kellogg Biological Station.</div><div><a href="http://www.kbs.msu.edu/visit/birdsanctuary">http://www.kbs.msu.edu/visit/birdsanctuary</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>We've gone there the past two years and have had a really fun time helping out! So, come get some great hands on experience, build some skills, and get free pizza for lunch!! Bring waders if you have them!</div><div><br /></div><div>We'll be signing up at our meeting this Thursday, but email us if you want to go and can't make it the meeting! msufwclub@gmail.com.</div><div><br /></div><div>We need drivers as well. We can reimburse those who drive for gas money!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>MSU Fisheries & Wildlife Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16386972657687683283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281327858557934248.post-8364290755781476812011-10-05T18:03:00.007-04:002011-10-05T18:36:53.061-04:00Weekend Events!<a href="http://www.raleighnc.gov/content/PWksStormwater/Images/Volunteer%20Programs/StreamMonitoringWorkshop4Jun11.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 448px; height: 336px;" src="http://www.raleighnc.gov/content/PWksStormwater/Images/Volunteer%20Programs/StreamMonitoringWorkshop4Jun11.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffcc;"><u><div style="font-size: medium; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#ffffcc;"><u><br /></u></span></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#ffffcc;"><u><br /></u></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><b>Sat 10/8 9:30am:</b></span></u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><b> Fall stream monitoring from the Mid-Michigan Environmental Action Council.</b></span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#ffffcc;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#ffffcc;">Where: Munn Park on Jolly road.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#ffffcc;"><br /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#ffffcc;">Event Description:</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; line-height: 15px; font-family:'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#ffffcc;">"Come join the Mid-Michigan Environmental Action Council for a fun day out in the streams. Meet at Munn Park (near the Jolly / Aurelius intersection in Lansing) at 9:30am for a short training session, then we will head out into the streams and collect some bugs! The bugs we collect tell a story of the health of the stream at each of our 6 sites. Complementary snacks, refreshments, and a light lunch will be provided. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Dress to have fun, and help us take care of the Red Cedar watershed. Monitoring will end in the early afternoon. Waders provided, but feel free to bring your own."</span></span></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; line-height: 15px; font-family:'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#ffffcc;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; line-height: 15px; font-family:'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;color:#ffffff;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=248800841826549">https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=248800841826549</a></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; line-height: 15px; font-family:'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#ffffcc;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; line-height: 15px; font-family:'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#ffffcc;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; line-height: 15px; font-family:'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#ffffcc;">*Meet at 9:00am behind the NR Building for rides.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; line-height: 15px; font-family:'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#ffffcc;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; line-height: 15px; font-family:'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#ffffcc;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; line-height: 15px; font-family:'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#ffffcc;"><br /></span></span></div><a href="http://cranefest.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/cranefest-program.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 800px; height: 600px;" src="http://cranefest.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/cranefest-program.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; line-height: 15px; font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#ffffcc;"><u><br /></u></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; line-height: 15px; font-family:'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#ffffcc;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; line-height: 15px; font-family:'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#ffffcc;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; line-height: 15px; font-family:'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#ffffcc;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;color:#ffffcc;"><b><u>Sat 10/8 4:30pm: </u>Crane Fest in Bellevue!</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#ffffcc;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#ffffcc;">*Meet behind the NR Building at 4:30pm for rides!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#ffffcc;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#ffffcc;">Event Description:</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;color:#ffffcc;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">"</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 21px; font-family:Georgia, Times, serif;">Imagine a cool crisp afternoon amidst the splendor of autumn colors. The stillness is interrupted by the eerie prehistoric cry of the cranes. As the Sandhill Cranes glide into view, you are thrilled by the majestic beauty of Michigan’s largest bird.</span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;color:#ffffcc;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 21px; font-family:Georgia, Times, serif;"><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; ">The Festival was started to raise awareness and appreciation of our natural heritage, and to support ongoing educational and conservation projects of the Michigan Audubon Society and Baker Sanctuary. CraneFest is a jointly-sponsored event between the Kiwanis Club of Battle Creek and Michigan Audubon; the festival site is the Kiwanis Youth Area, overlooking Big Marsh Lake.</p></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 21px; font-family:Georgia, Times, serif;"><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; ">A major attraction will be watching thousands of Sandhill Cranes return to the adjoining Baker Sanctuary. The “Fly-In” typically begins slowing around 4 PM with best viewing of large numbers of cranes between 5 PM and dusk. Admission is free and parking is $3.</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; ">More than 6,000 cranes are expected to greet more than 5,000 CraneFest visitors again this year. With autumn color predicted to be near its peak the same weekend, everyone should consider making CraneFest 2010 part of their fall color tour.</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; ">Sandhill Cranes are believed to be the oldest living bird species, having existed for more than 9 million years in their present form. The cranes are Michigan’s largest bird measuring up to five feet tall with wings spanning an impressive six to seven feet. Thousands of these majestic birds return annually to roost at Big Marsh Lake in Baker Sanctuary before completing their autumn migration to Florida. With more than 9,400 Sandhill Cranes counted last October, Baker Sanctuary set a new single day state record for crane numbers. Saved from the brink of extinction, cranes have become a Michigan environmental success story."</p></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#ffffcc;">Festival includes nature walks, food, merchandise stands, falconers, talks, and most importantly the sandhill cranes flying in. It's a relaxed social kind of event. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#ffffcc;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#ffffcc;">Plan on getting there between 4:30-5:30 and staying til about 7:00is.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#ffffcc;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#ffffcc;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="cursor: text;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/cranefest.org">http://cranefest.org</a></span></span></span></div>MSU Fisheries & Wildlife Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16386972657687683283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281327858557934248.post-10826997755683405542011-09-19T20:37:00.003-04:002011-09-19T21:20:07.919-04:00U.P. Camping Trip<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2ALqFZuWjWKM2gqYyxehznOjyP0XcXGNMXa6nXwHCDuT1-Ifi6kI8nH3_D2aDiMXz2CZpiGC6JJH-8kOsHPDtDdLtN3g6BYvLdWnHhYV71cfIytNJJcKKsP0EvOEgqd9tlgiS6t0oGgyP/s1600/2006-0516.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2ALqFZuWjWKM2gqYyxehznOjyP0XcXGNMXa6nXwHCDuT1-Ifi6kI8nH3_D2aDiMXz2CZpiGC6JJH-8kOsHPDtDdLtN3g6BYvLdWnHhYV71cfIytNJJcKKsP0EvOEgqd9tlgiS6t0oGgyP/s320/2006-0516.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654241657718868898" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Well as most of you know the Fisheries and Wildlife Club is going on a grand adventure to Michigan's beautiful Upper Peninsula on <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">September 30th, 2011</span>. This will be a camping excursion located in the Picture Rocks National Lake Shore area. There are marvels in store beyond belief and a fun time is always a guarantee.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">So here are few more details of what you need:</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">-The trip fee is <span style="font-weight: bold;">$30</span></span> <span style="font-style: italic;">(you must pay before you go)</span> <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><br />-Tent </span> <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">(if you have one!)</span><br />-Sleeping bag/pad</span> <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><br />-Outdoor gear</span> (hiking shoes, rain clothes, and warm clothes)<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">-Binoculars and Field Guides</span> <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><br />-Extra spending money</span> (souvenirs and spontaneous meals out(this almost always happens))<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">-And this is a carpooling event so if you can drive please let us know!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">And an itinerary you might ask?</span><br />Friday September 30th<br />-8am Depart East Lansing<br />-12(noon) Lunch (this may be on the road)<br />-2pm Arrive at Big Springs<br />-3:30pm Arrive at Seney N.W.R.<br />-6pm Setup camp and make dinner<br /><br />Saturday October 1st<br />-8am Breakfast at campsite<br />-9am Depart for waterfall(s)<br />-10:30am Pictured Rocks National Lake shore<br />-12(noon) Lunch (we are brown baggin' it)<br />-2pm Recreational opportunities (hiking, fishing, naturalist identification, or just a relaxing afternoon)<br />-6pm Dinner<br /><br />Sunday October 2nd<br />-8am/10:30am Breakfast and pack-out<br />-10:30am Exploration or fun (or maybe both)<br />-12(noon) Lunch<br />-6pm/8pm arrive back in East Lansing<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">*Any question contact Matt Ocko (<span style="font-weight: bold;">ockomatt@msu.edu</span>) or just <span style="font-weight: bold;">leave a comment on the blog</span></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">. I would like this to serve as a way for others to communicate about the trip as well in reference to camping supplies one might need!*</span>MSU Fisheries & Wildlife Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16386972657687683283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281327858557934248.post-38187571224410950712011-04-07T22:14:00.003-04:002011-04-07T22:26:38.238-04:00Event: FW Club vs. GSO Soccer Challenge!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRDdYdh2wHFPCj51o6D3WPhlJNy0BQsSE18gPPsHJdr7VlWby5vO4YOZirwvzIQikOt0Gv0IBzujTe58eogpQ-66IKDyHNvpp3gmM9gJ9PTa-r2rSCvoNmvtQx8tIRugYaRgSNG-sK3iOF/s1600/Ape+playing+soccer.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 291px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRDdYdh2wHFPCj51o6D3WPhlJNy0BQsSE18gPPsHJdr7VlWby5vO4YOZirwvzIQikOt0Gv0IBzujTe58eogpQ-66IKDyHNvpp3gmM9gJ9PTa-r2rSCvoNmvtQx8tIRugYaRgSNG-sK3iOF/s400/Ape+playing+soccer.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593033298100153890" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">This <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">Saturday (4/9) @ 4pm</span></span> the Fisheries and Wildlife Club will be taking on the Graduate Student Organization in a game of soccer! This game is for sport, friendship, and ultimately bragging rights! It will be held at the <span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0); font-weight: bold;">Veterinary Medical Field</span>, this field is located to the eastern side of the vet med building! Come out and support your club and gain the right to claim <span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0); font-weight: bold;">S</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0); font-weight: bold;">UPREMACY!</span></div>MSU Fisheries & Wildlife Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16386972657687683283noreply@blogger.com