Hope College, city of Holland collaborate on award-winning public tree database
Students and interns played a key role in mapping 15,000 trees across Holland and the Hope campus, expanding biodiversity, sustainability education, and canopy access.
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The Land Conservancy’s 50-year fight to save West Michigan’s natural areas
The Land Conservancy of West Michigan celebrates a half-century of working to keep nature nearby.
Startup tackles food system inefficiency with direct farm-to-home delivery
Zeeland-based Locavana expands delivery, helping residents buy local food easily while increasing farmer earnings and improving access across West Michigan communities.
GVSU students turn old tech troubles into trusted local resale solutions
GVSU students solve risky, wasteful tech resale by building a trusted local model that improves safety, transparency, and sustainability.
Trails as talent magnet: Outdoor access is key part of West Michigan’s ‘why here’ conversation
Trails and greenways are no longer just for weekend leisure. Regional leaders say outdoor access has become a key factor in recruiting and a crucial “quality of life” indicator for the contemporary workforce that West Michigan aims to attract and retain.
Revolin Sports turns sustainable vision into award-winning Holland pickleball company
From teenage tinkering to statewide recognition, Revolin Sports proves high-performance pickleball gear can also advance sustainability and circular design.
Grant to township secures Riverside Park preserve along Kalamazoo River
Saugatuck Township receives $2.46 million to protect 119 acres, expand recreation, and preserve rare Kalamazoo River wetlands.
Sixth grader featured on Kelly Clarkson Show inspires community cleanup
Zoey Tice, a sixth-grader from Muskegon who is passionate about picking up trash, recently impressed Kelly Clarkson, who is sending her to Jamaica to help with an environmental project.
GVSU looks to connect its informal trail system into regional greenway
By studying these student-created footpaths through GVSU’s ravines, the university and its partners aim to deepen the understanding and connection to this cherished landscape.
Meeting rural Michiganders’ mental health care needs
Michigan’s rural residents face different challenges when accessing mental health care than residents of urban areas. Transportation issues, loneliness, and limited group therapy options can compound their mental health needs. To address these challenges, community mental health (CMH) agencies like Sanilac County Community Mental Health innovate community-based solutions that meet their populations where they are at.
The Land Conservancy’s 50-year fight to save West Michigan’s natural areas
The Land Conservancy of West Michigan celebrates a half-century of working to keep nature nearby.
Startup tackles food system inefficiency with direct farm-to-home delivery
Zeeland-based Locavana expands delivery, helping residents buy local food easily while increasing farmer earnings and improving access across West Michigan communities.
GVSU students turn old tech troubles into trusted local resale solutions
GVSU students solve risky, wasteful tech resale by building a trusted local model that improves safety, transparency, and sustainability.
Trails as talent magnet: Outdoor access is key part of West Michigan’s ‘why here’ conversation
Trails and greenways are no longer just for weekend leisure. Regional leaders say outdoor access has become a key factor in recruiting and a crucial “quality of life” indicator for the contemporary workforce that West Michigan aims to attract and retain.
Revolin Sports turns sustainable vision into award-winning Holland pickleball company
From teenage tinkering to statewide recognition, Revolin Sports proves high-performance pickleball gear can also advance sustainability and circular design.
Grant to township secures Riverside Park preserve along Kalamazoo River
Saugatuck Township receives $2.46 million to protect 119 acres, expand recreation, and preserve rare Kalamazoo River wetlands.
Sixth grader featured on Kelly Clarkson Show inspires community cleanup
Zoey Tice, a sixth-grader from Muskegon who is passionate about picking up trash, recently impressed Kelly Clarkson, who is sending her to Jamaica to help with an environmental project.
GVSU looks to connect its informal trail system into regional greenway
By studying these student-created footpaths through GVSU’s ravines, the university and its partners aim to deepen the understanding and connection to this cherished landscape.
Meeting rural Michiganders’ mental health care needs
Michigan’s rural residents face different challenges when accessing mental health care than residents of urban areas. Transportation issues, loneliness, and limited group therapy options can compound their mental health needs. To address these challenges, community mental health (CMH) agencies like Sanilac County Community Mental Health innovate community-based solutions that meet their populations where they are at.
