Sustainability

Stewards of Kleinstuck invite you to take a walk with a purpose

The Stewards of Kleinstuck invite the community to a celebration of the work that goes on to maintain the preserve and keep its ecosystem healthy. Guided walks, music and refreshments […]

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Harnessing the Future

When it comes to farming sometimes old is new again. At least it is for Gina Wertz. She tells Donna McClurkan about her reasons for learning one of the oldest ways for tilling the earth. 

Collective housing is about more than sharing the rent

For those who want to make decisions about the home they rent, collective housing makes sense. As Kalamazoo Housing Collective continues to change and grow it offers more such opportunities. Jane Parikh has the story. 

A celebration of neighborhood beautification and more
Bronson donates land for KVCC food, health and wellness campus
Tour tells ways community gardens improve neighborhoods
Tabitha Farm Urban Homestead and Community Garden
Tabitha Farm Urban Homestead and Community Garden grows community ties

Urban agriculture is part of a larger, growing movement with the potential to influence the food-related choices of rich and poor across North America. And gardens are being planted in cities across the region. Zinta Aistars has the story on Katie Pearson's work in Kalamazoo.

Hopkins landowners donate property to Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy
Project 20/20 invites Battle Creek to discuss aspirations
Public invited to share ideas on Oshtemo Township parks improvements

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