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Check out these upcoming community science opportunities hosted by MI Birds partners across the state: From the Michigan Department of Natural Resources -  Another round of winter bird counts is on the horizon The Great Backyard Bird Count  (Feb. 15-18):  This four-day event, coordinated by Audubon and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, invites people all over the world to record their bird observations in their own backyards for at least 15 minutes. All ages and birding levels are welcome, and you can participate in any or all of the four days. Last year, over 190,000 people participated in this global bird count, and Michigan was among the top 10 participating states, with a total of 3,890 checklists submitted. Project FeederWatch  (various dates, November through April):  This winterlong community science project, organized by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Bird Studies Canada, is much like the Christmas Bird Count. Here’s what you need to know if...

Science teachers have the opportunity to attend an intensive and residential one-week experience that will let them explore world-class research in nuclear astrophysics!  They will get to spend time at the National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory at Michigan State University - a facility used by scientists from all over the world.  What: Physics of Atomic Nuclei program When & Where : July 15-19 at Michigan State University Cost:  FREE More Information:   at  https://www.jinaweb.org/ educational-outreach/physics- atomic-nuclei-pan/ There is also a program for high schools students - information about it is also on the website above.