Learning and growing go together in urban garden
It doesn't take long for a youngster to find the joy in growing something he or she can eat. At the Fair Food Matters Garden on Westnedge programs are tailored to teach them what they need to know.
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Summertime editions
This week's edition of Southwest Michigan's Second Wave is half new copy and half stories that have proven to be favorites among our readers. This summer "half-issue" allows the editor time away from her computer to enjoy the best days of August. We will publish a regular issue next week and another half-issue Aug. 25.
Leading the charge for renewable energy
Daniel Doerhman is looking for the people who share his dream of a Michigan where 100 percent of the energy is renewable. Second Wave's Kathy Jennings talks to him about his work with Green Earth Michigan.
Seeds of the future: Restoring Chipman Preserve
The Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy has 12 properties entrusted to its care. Of those, the Chipman Preserve in Comstock Township draws the most visitors and volunteers. Second Wave's Kathy Jennings reports on what makes this property a place people come back to over and over.
Light and magnification turn science to artwork
Some people are satisfied to do one thing well in their life. Scott Aldrich isn't one of them. Not only is the scientist consulting across the country to help companies control contamination in food and drugs, he's also lighting up the organic chemical world with his artwork.
Theater company wants to be sparkplug for Battle Creek
What A Do Theatre in downtown Battle Creek is starting has big plans for its future and it believes the downtown can grow with it. Ed Creech, managing director of city's newest entertainment organization, talks with Jane Parikh about how arts and culture make a difference.
Summertime editions
This week's edition of Southwest Michigan's Second Wave is half new copy and half stories that have proven to be favorites among our readers. This summer "half-issue" allows the editor time away from her computer to enjoy the best days of August. We will publish a regular issue next week and another half-issue Aug. 25.
Leading the charge for renewable energy
Daniel Doerhman is looking for the people who share his dream of a Michigan where 100 percent of the energy is renewable. Second Wave's Kathy Jennings talks to him about his work with Green Earth Michigan.
Seeds of the future: Restoring Chipman Preserve
The Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy has 12 properties entrusted to its care. Of those, the Chipman Preserve in Comstock Township draws the most visitors and volunteers. Second Wave's Kathy Jennings reports on what makes this property a place people come back to over and over.
Light and magnification turn science to artwork
Some people are satisfied to do one thing well in their life. Scott Aldrich isn't one of them. Not only is the scientist consulting across the country to help companies control contamination in food and drugs, he's also lighting up the organic chemical world with his artwork.
Theater company wants to be sparkplug for Battle Creek
What A Do Theatre in downtown Battle Creek is starting has big plans for its future and it believes the downtown can grow with it. Ed Creech, managing director of city's newest entertainment organization, talks with Jane Parikh about how arts and culture make a difference.
