Education and Outreach
Outreach Mission
The Michigan Geological Survey’s outreach efforts aim to make Michigan’s geological information easily accessible to the public. They seek to increase awareness and understanding of Michigan’s geological resources, promoting responsible stewardship and ensuring widespread access to this valuable knowledge. We accomplish this through a range of outlets– video and written content, visits and tours of our facility, and participation in educational events.
Online Content
Our video production team works hard to deliver a variety of geological content for both the general public and geologic students and professionals. You can find well informed and detailed videos on subjects such as Michigan meteorites, the geology of select state parks, and guides for water well owners on our YouTube channel.
K-12 Outreach
The Michigan Geological Survey provides K-12 educational resources about Michigan's geology and natural resources. Our outreach program offers engaging modules on topics like geological history, fossils, rock and mineral identification, geoheritage, and groundwater, aiming to inspire young learners about the state's geology.
General Public Outreach
We offer a range of educational resources for the general public. You can often find us at local mineral shows, university events, national conferences, and other various community events across the state. We participate in these forms of outreach in order to provide people with well researched data and explanations for their geological questions.
Find Us Across Several Social Media Platforms
Like, subscribe, comment. We use your interaction with our platforms to determine what subjects to produce future content on. The best way to stay up to date with what we release is follow and subscribe on whichever platform(s) you use.
In Person Outreach Options
If interested in having your group visit us at MGRRE or scheduling for us to visit your school, business, or event, reach out to us via the contact form on our website.
From training drillers on soil identification to discussing resource utilization and preservation with industries and communities, we are here to help you.
Professional Presentation
Conferences, organizational and local government events, industry events, and more. We can provide structured lessons and Q&A style booths.
Booth Based Public Events
Interactive presentations and educational activities with use of hands on models and geologic specimens for all ages in educational spaces.
