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Parks and Recreation
PHOTOS: Take a peek at the Sterling Heights Community Garden ahead of its grand opening
MJ Galbraith
Thursday, April 24, 2025
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Parks and Recreation
Metroparks highlight new and expanded climate initiatives for Earth Day
Patrick Dunn
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
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Community Development
Park equity initiatives have big impacts for Metro Detroiters, from students to elders
Patrick Dunn
Thursday, December 19, 2024
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Diversity
Metro Detroit parks' equity practices bring park improvements, more culturally competent programs
Patrick Dunn
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
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Kids and Education
Parks bring free and low-cost nature education to underserved schools in Southeast Michigan
Patrick Dunn
Thursday, October 10, 2024
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Healthy Communities
Climate change hits Detroit harder than other cities. Here's how parks are working to change that.
Patrick Dunn
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Longform
Kids and Education
Detroit collaborative builds future leaders by introducing kids to hiking and camping
Patrick Dunn
Monday, August 26, 2024
Longform
Community Development
Detroit's privately owned parks make a big difference for their neighborhoods
Patrick Dunn
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Longform
Healthy Communities
Metroparks to open first Detroit location with Huron-Clinton Metroparks Water Garden
Patrick Dunn
Monday, July 29, 2024
Longform
Healthy Communities
How parks help to address health equity in Metro Detroit
Patrick Dunn
Friday, July 19, 2024
Longform
Healthy Communities
$20m Oakland County project will improve parks in county's underserved southern side
Patrick Dunn
Thursday, June 27, 2024
Longform
Sustainability
Stewardship organizations advance equity in Detroit's parks at a grassroots level
Patrick Dunn
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Longform
Healthy Communities
Metroparks aim to raise $2.4 million for swimming equity and classroom science programs
Patrick Dunn
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Longform
Healthy Communities
Adaptive recreation helps people with disabilities enjoy outdoor recreation
Patrick Dunn
Monday, April 29, 2024
Longform
Community Development
Here's how Detroiters are working to ensure residents benefit from the Joe Louis Greenway
Patrick Dunn
Monday, April 1, 2024
Longform
Diversity
Equity initiatives seek to make Southeast Michigan parks better, safer, and more welcoming for all
Patrick Dunn
Thursday, February 29, 2024
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