Environment

Feature Story The John Ball Zoo is working together with Grand Valley State University and Pierce Cedar Creek Institute to support field work to protect baby eastern box turtles.

John Ball Zoo works in partnership to help declining eastern box turtles population

Sarah SpohnMonday, March 20, 2023
Development News Lead Free Kids GR logo

New rules requiring lead dust testing would “keep kiddos safe”

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorMonday, March 13, 2023
Development News Orgnanicycle plans to double composting effort and expand locations served in 2023.

Could compost be Grand Rapids’ next craft beer? Grand Rapids composter to double impact in 2023

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorWednesday, January 18, 2023
Development News Roberto Clemente Park

Roberto Clemente Park renovation wins awards and community’s hearts

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorMonday, November 14, 2022
Feature Story The Bebot drone will pick up trash from Muskegon beaches as part of a project funded by a $1 million Meijer grant.

Drones set to join Lake Michigan beach cleanup crews

Kelsey SandersMonday, September 19, 2022
Development News Coffee sold by Last Mile Café.

Last Mile Café serves coffee, philanthropy and sustainability — and soon, the 49507

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorTuesday, September 13, 2022
Innovation News Rev. Richard L. Killmer

Sacred Spaces Grants seek to further environmental justice statewide

Matthew RussellTuesday, July 12, 2022
Development News walk roll ride 2

Active Commute Week: Walk, Roll + Ride

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorFriday, June 17, 2022
Feature Story James Hurt

City Commission and DTE Energy partner with The Rapid to fuel vehicles with renewable natural gas

Enrique OlmosWednesday, March 30, 2022
Development News child playing

City secures expertise of longtime crusader against childhood lead poisoning

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorMonday, March 14, 2022
Feature Story Emma J. Cole as she appeared in the 1895 Yearbook, Central High School, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Date of photo uncertain, as the same photo was used in all yearbooks from the beginning of her tenure, 1881.

Published Together: Honoring Emma Jane Cole's legacy during Women's History Month and beyond

Julie StiversWednesday, March 2, 2022
Development News Oak Hill Cemetery

Oak Hill Cemetery is area’s first arboretum: “There are some giants in that cemetery.”

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorMonday, October 18, 2021
Development News Pure Michigan Business Connect

Virtual Pitch Competition seeks to grow Michigan’s outdoor recreation sector

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorWednesday, September 15, 2021
Development News Nick Occhipinti

Green Gavel scoring system rates Michigan’s Supreme Court’s environmental impacts

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorMonday, July 19, 2021
Development News Robert Cloy

“Shade is an equity issue": How JEDI guides Friends of Grand Rapids Parks

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorMonday, March 1, 2021
Longform pumphouse

The big view: Saving Holland's Mt. Pisgah for future visitors

By Patrick DunnFriday, November 6, 2020
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