Sandals with Soul
PaperFeet. What the heck is that? A rock band? A newspaper delivery club? Lotion for extremely dry feet? Nope.More
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Earth Movers
You know it’s just rained when you walk outside and get hit with…..the smell of earthworms. I’ve helped a worm or two in my day by picking them off the sidewalk and planting them back in the grass, but my friend Thom takes it even a couple of steps further. More
Green Communities Challenge: Volunteers Needed
As the Green Communities Challenge begins its third year of existence, the staff of the Michigan Municipal League, Michigan Townships Association and Michigan Association of Counties would like to hear from you on the future of the initiative.More
Sunscreen Ingredients to Avoid and Natural Brands to Adopt
We have all done a few things in our youth that perhaps we’re not particularly proud of, some of which might even deserve to be classified as incredibly stupid. Worshipping the sun to such an extreme degree that basting our delicate flesh like a Butterball turkey – using the double-trouble team work of baby oil and an aluminum foil backdrop – certainly earns a place at the top of the parental eyeball roll totem pole.More
June is a Peak Month for Homeless Cats and Kittens, Adoption is Encouraged
Dearborn Animal Shelter celebrates National cat adoption month. During the month of June, cats and kittens are more prevalent in the Dearborn Animal Shelter than in other months, a trend consistent with other sheltering organizations around the country. This pattern has spawned National Cat Adoption month, a time when particular focus is given to encourage potential adopters to consider opening their hearts to homeless felines. More
Young Detroit Builders Announces:Showdown in Motown Talent Search
Want to showcase your talent? Like to compete? Want to win $1,000? Here’s your chance to do all three and more. Young Detroit Builders is currently looking for talent for the 8th annual Showdown in Motown talent competition.More
Food For Thought
Some of you may remember way back to grade school when “greenhouse” meant something entirely different to us. Like, Saran wrap stretched over the top of a bunch of Dixie cups. But, boy things sure have changed.More
Good Food Good Jobs
Save the Date! You’re invited to the Good Food, Good Jobs Bus Tour on Friday, June 3rd from 8:30 am to 10 am. The Bus Tour will depart from and return to the Spirit of Detroit statue in downtown Detroit.More
Recycling At Its Finest
I don’t know much about dumpster diving but it sounds like recycling at it’s finest. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not a hippie or anything, and as far as used food goes I draw the line. More
Earth Movers
You know it’s just rained when you walk outside and get hit with…..the smell of earthworms. I’ve helped a worm or two in my day by picking them off the sidewalk and planting them back in the grass, but my friend Thom takes it even a couple of steps further. More
Green Communities Challenge: Volunteers Needed
As the Green Communities Challenge begins its third year of existence, the staff of the Michigan Municipal League, Michigan Townships Association and Michigan Association of Counties would like to hear from you on the future of the initiative.More
Sunscreen Ingredients to Avoid and Natural Brands to Adopt
We have all done a few things in our youth that perhaps we’re not particularly proud of, some of which might even deserve to be classified as incredibly stupid. Worshipping the sun to such an extreme degree that basting our delicate flesh like a Butterball turkey – using the double-trouble team work of baby oil and an aluminum foil backdrop – certainly earns a place at the top of the parental eyeball roll totem pole.MoreJune is a Peak Month for Homeless Cats and Kittens, Adoption is Encouraged
Dearborn Animal Shelter celebrates National cat adoption month. During the month of June, cats and kittens are more prevalent in the Dearborn Animal Shelter than in other months, a trend consistent with other sheltering organizations around the country. This pattern has spawned National Cat Adoption month, a time when particular focus is given to encourage potential adopters to consider opening their hearts to homeless felines. More
Young Detroit Builders Announces:Showdown in Motown Talent Search
Want to showcase your talent? Like to compete? Want to win $1,000? Here’s your chance to do all three and more. Young Detroit Builders is currently looking for talent for the 8th annual Showdown in Motown talent competition.More
Food For Thought
Some of you may remember way back to grade school when “greenhouse” meant something entirely different to us. Like, Saran wrap stretched over the top of a bunch of Dixie cups. But, boy things sure have changed.More
Good Food Good Jobs
Save the Date! You’re invited to the Good Food, Good Jobs Bus Tour on Friday, June 3rd from 8:30 am to 10 am. The Bus Tour will depart from and return to the Spirit of Detroit statue in downtown Detroit.MoreRecycling At Its Finest
I don’t know much about dumpster diving but it sounds like recycling at it’s finest. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not a hippie or anything, and as far as used food goes I draw the line. More
