Looking for something to do this weekend? How about the 2005 Selfridge Air Show (near Mt. Clemens).

Leelanau Cherry Growers Turn to Japanese Bees
The Leelanau Enterprise has an excellent feature on Leelanau County cherry growers who are working with the Northwest Michigan Horticultural Station to introduce a bee native to Japan. Researchers believe that just 250 horn-faced bees can do the pollinating work of 80,000 honey bees (!) and are active at lower temperatures than honey bees. While weather gets the attention, bees are key to yields.

Great Lakes, Great Michigan Campaign Launched
The Oakland Press reports that the coalition of environmental groups that form the Great Lakes, Great Michigan Campaign have released their platform. They hope to reform of Michigan laws and regulations to make Michigan a leader in water conservation protect Michigan's lakes, rivers and streams from nearby water withdrawals and limit large water exports.

As Gas Rises, So Does Bike Use
The Lansing State Journal has a feature reporting on a silver lining to soaring gas prices: increased bicycle use by commuters. The article includes a link to the Michigan Department of Transportation's driving cost calculator is available and several bike web sites including the League of Michigan Bicyclists.

Whole Lot of Michigan
Today's Detroit News has a feature that takes you on a whirlwind tour around the Great Lakes State with brief bits on everything from the Wolf Lake State Hatchery in Mattawan to Brighton's Meijer Skate Park (a 19,000 square-foot street skateboard park). Attractions include Battle Creek's Cereal City USA, the Tecumseh Flea Market, Midland's Dow Museum of Science & Art and your standard water parks.

Students Learn Farming Techniques of the Future
The Battle Creek Enquirer has a feature on students' use of "aeroponics" (a variation of hydroponics that involves the misting of plant roots with nutrient solution) in a new environmental sciences technology class at the Calhoun Area Technology Center greenhouse. The purpose of the class is to teach cutting-edge techniques that are expected to become commonplace in the future.

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