Since 2023, hundreds of Metro Detroiters have participated in the Huron-Clinton Metroparks' Trail Challenge, which incentivizes participants to visit all 13 Metroparks across five Southeastern Michigan counties.
In an industrialized area like Metro Detroit, connecting communities to nature can be challenging. Friends of the Rouge are working on strategies to engage people with their local watershed and keep the river healthy for future generations.
Life with kids can feel overwhelming and costly. LittleGuide Detroit provides event guides, lists with free activities, birthday party ideas, local parks, recreation, and more for families. We spoke with founder Kerry Doman on how this newsletter, website and social media presence provides to families seeking out fun in the area.
“The Circular Economy Grants fund innovation and collaboration to reimagine the reuse and recycling of materials,” says Matt Flechter, recycling markets specialist with EGLE.
"These investments will enhance the quality and connectivity of habitat and make it more accessible for people and increase community resilience by creating and improving green infrastructure,” says Jeff Trandahl, executive director and CEO of NFWF.
“Right now, we’re in dire straits," says the executive director of Child Care Network in Ann Arbor. She isn't alone. As the nationwide child care crisis rolls on, here’s what Michigan child care providers are experiencing regionally in Port Huron, Detroit, and Ann Arbor.
Parents around Metro Detroit are grappling with how to talk to their children about the fatal shooting at Oxford High School on Tuesday. Sadly, they aren't alone, but there are resources to help. We've compiled a list of guides that can assist with navigating tough conversations.
In the wake of widespread flooding across the region this summer, homeowners are taking matters into their own hands to protect their properties. From removable paneling and shelving options to waterproof furniture and insurance riders, Greg Tasker gets the best tips on water damage prevention as experts warn that “as a homeowner, you have to stop thinking 'I will fix this by building back like it was originally'."
Biking and walking advocates are thrilled about a new Washtenaw County special revenue fund that will support the long-term maintenance of non-motorized trails.
Automakers, Tier One suppliers, and tech companies are increasingly testing their products in virtual worlds before they hit real-life highways. And many of those virtual worlds are being created right here in Southeast Michigan.
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