Sustainability

Can wasps save the ash tree? Native Americans are giving it a try

The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi are fighting emerald ash borers the natural way and hope to preserve a part of their heritage in the process.

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Donation means Pierce Cedar Creek Institute grows by 150 acres
Riverview Launch
Community rallies around Riverview Launch project

At Riverview Launch, a once blighted piece of property is becoming a hub for bicyclists, boaters, and more. A celebration is planned.

The Stryker property
Donation of 22 acres of land goes to Kalamazoo Nature Center

In the city there will be a place that people can walk and bike to and be reminded of the importance of nature.

Steven VandenBussche
Seven Generations names new director of architecture
Pop-up bike lanes
Bicyclists give the pop up bike lane a trial

Bike riders try out a lane just for them and offer their opinions regarding the experience.

Ground Breaking Ceremony
Nature-based charter school to debut in Kalamazoo in 2016

Outdoor learning, integrated free play, project-based learning, an environmental science focus with on-site opportunities for outdoor labs: They are all part of what is planned for a new education opportunity for the area, Great Lakes Explorations Academy.

Community Forest
Community forest to provide public natural area in Van Buren County
inside the colony farm orchard
Inside Colony Farm Orchard: Or Natural Development

In pictures and words, artist Simon Borst explores the history and future of the expansion of the WMU Business, Technology, and Research Park at Colony Farm Orchards through interviews and personal accounts. 

ALPA Board details concerns with CFO development

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