Sustainability

Manitou Arbor Ecovillage is looking for green-spirited individuals

A project that has been building for nearly 15 years is coming to fruition. Manitou Arbor Ecovillage currently is looking for those interested in creating a sustainable residential community in […]

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Southwest Michigan’s local food connections in the spotlight

Kalamazoo's local food movement illustrates what's happening across the country, says Patty Cantrell. In a talk she called "New Roads to New Markets" she recently told the story of new connections being made through food at TEDx Manhattan.

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