Environment

Feature Story Waterfront trash typically consists of small, mostly plastic items.

Lake cleanup organizers shift tactics amid pandemic, erosion, high water

By Mike LozonThursday, June 11, 2020
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'The Big Wild'

By Patrick DunnWednesday, June 03, 2020
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Pandemic, erosion force restrictions at state, county parks

By Mike Lozon Friday, May 29, 2020
Feature Story Birdhouse by Richard App

When a birdhouse becomes a work of art: Friends of GR Parks fundraiser supports local green spaces

By Adam Bird, Managing Photographer and Tommy Allen, PublisherThursday, May 28, 2020
Feature Story FTparks

Take a hike: Ten favorite West Michigan trails to explore this season

By Stephanie Doublestein, updated by Lauren Fay Carlson, Managing EdigorMonday, May 25, 2020
Feature Story Ricardo

Published Together: Ricardo Tavarez on connection, renewal, and sowing seeds

By Ricardo TavárezTuesday, May 05, 2020
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How Michigan turned $1 billion in oil and gas revenue into conservation

By Patrick DunnWednesday, April 29, 2020
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Meaningful involvement: Local grassroot organizations collaborate around environmental justice

By Kendra R. McNeil, Innovation News EditorThursday, March 19, 2020
Development News Food summit

Food Summit grows connections to support a just West Michigan food system

By Estelle Slootmaker, Development News Editor Thursday, February 13, 2020
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Creating a ripple effect: Social impact entrepreneurs focus on people, planet, and profits

By Leandra NisbetThursday, January 30, 2020
Development News St James Solar

St. James Apartments find a place in the sun

By Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorThursday, December 05, 2019
Innovation News Kara Hoholik

Educated Style: Impact entrepreneur helps socially conscious consumers build an ethical wardrobe

By Kendra McNeilThursday, November 07, 2019
Development News Organic parks

Kids, pets, and pollinators play it safe at Grand Rapids’ organic parks

By Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorThursday, September 26, 2019
Innovation News outdoor074

Plaster Creek Park “Sneak Peek”: Key City collaborations connect children to nature

By Estelle Slootmaker, interim Innovation News EditorThursday, September 26, 2019
Development News food policy council pop up farmstand

New Kent County Food Policy Council will champion good food for all

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorThursday, August 15, 2019
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