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No victory too small: Eastown residents, ECA hope for a more welcoming Sigsbee Park

By Anya Zentmeyer, Development News EditorThursday, December 15, 2016

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Grand Rapids, meet mParks: Major Michigan conference set in home sweet home

By Lauren Fay CarlsonThursday, December 15, 2016

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Inside the Michigan farms that will harvest 3 million Christmas trees this year

By Anne HammingThursday, December 8, 2016

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What a rock star & epidemiologist have in common: How Michigan is supporting access to healthy food

By Melinda ClynesThursday, December 1, 2016

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The future of GR's southside: What will a land sale mean for Urban Roots and affordable housing?

By Ken Miguel-CiprianoThursday, November 10, 2016

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G-Sync: Standing Rock and why Michigan matters

By Tommy Allen, Publisher and Lifestyle EditorThursday, November 10, 2016

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Park Crawl: Grand Rapids celebrates re-opening of four neighborhood green spaces with public tour

By Anya Zentmeyer, Development News EditorThursday, November 3, 2016

Michigan Dune Alliance helps protect state's iconic sand dunes from invasive species

By Mark WedelThursday, October 27, 2016

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Let's get down to the river: GR Forward's trail initiative plans promising pathways

By Lauren Fay CarlsonThursday, September 22, 2016

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With Madison Avenue farm, Urban Roots plants the seeds for change & justice in Grand Rapids

By Anna Gustafson, Managing EditorThursday, September 22, 2016

Michigan's pig problem: What to do if you see a smart, tusky animal in Michigan's outdoors

By Mark WedelThursday, September 1, 2016

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Reclaiming our name: Mayors' Grand River Cleanup's history of environmentalism & uniting community

By Lauren Fay CarlsonThursday, September 1, 2016

Simple Things: Well House crowdfunding campaign seeks to expand urban farm, beautify gardens

By Anya Zentmeyer, Development News EditorThursday, August 25, 2016

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Rethinking Grand Rapids' cemeteries: How the historic spaces can shape the city's future

By Justin FarrarThursday, August 18, 2016

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Leather and wood live: Grand Rapids embraces craftsmanship done the old-fashioned way

By Lauren Fay CarlsonThursday, August 11, 2016

Grandmother's efforts bring first-ever playground to Holland State Park

By Anya Zentmeyer, Development News EditorThursday, August 4, 2016

Good wood: How you can enjoy your campfire this summer while protecting Michigan's forests

By Mark WedelThursday, August 4, 2016

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UIX: Adam Brent and Cocoa tackle hunger, redefine waste by strengthening local roots

By Matthew RussellThursday, August 4, 2016

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Life on two wheels: How Grand Rapids is transforming itself into a bicycle-friendly city

By Anna Gustafson, Managing EditorThursday, August 4, 2016

FTparks

Growing roots: How Friends of Grand Rapids Parks is making the city's green spaces more inclusive

By Anya ZentmeyerThursday, July 28, 2016

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