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2021
A plan for the future: EcoCorps particpates in Gun Lake survey
Huron Daily Tribune, August 19, 2021
SEEDS EcoCorps members worked with the Manistee Conservation Distract to complete the survey of Gun Lake.
SEEDS programs plants a love for gardening in Kalkaska, FA
The Kalkaska Review, August 5, 2021
Gardening was a popular activity at summer camps hosted by SEEDS Ecology & Education Centers at Forest Area Middle School and Cherry Street Intermediate School .
A summer green thumb
Cadillac News, July 30, 2021
The lessons students learned at SEEDS summer camp program in Marion will be ones they can use for the rest of their lives.
Green collar career exploration program helps restore natural habitats
UpNorthLive, July 28, 2021
If you have a passion for the outdoors and want to do more to help your community, a non-profit offers a program where you can help restore and reinvest in natural habitats around northern Michigan. Watch the live interview here.
Manistee County joins 13 others in state trying to fix recycling problems
Manistee News Advocate, July 14, 2021
SEEDS partnerd with Manistee County to help educate citzens about proper recycling.
SEEDS helps Manistee Proud with Riverwalk cleanup
Manistee News Advocate, July 9, 2021
SEEDS EcoCorps helps the Maintstee Proud volunteer group restore the Manistee Riverwalk to its former glory.
Single trash bins produce waste, recyclables from the National Cherry Festival
Traverse City Record Eagle, July 9, 2021
SEEDS conducted their sixth waste audit for the National Cherry Festival. The study aims to calculate greenhouse gas emissions from different waste management scenarios.
Environmental Apprenticeship Launches
Traverse City Business News, July, 2021
A first-of-its-kind environmental apprenticeship program in northern Michigan means “green-collar” training for local students and young professionals.
Local farmers market generates nearly $225,000 in online sales during pandemic
UpNorthLive, June 30, 2021
"The online market has been a huge impact for the farmers because we're not just going in during the summer; we're doing it year-round," Sara Hardy Downtown Farmer's Market Manager Kyle Warner said. Watch the interview here.
SEEDS brings 'tasty education' to Mesick classrooms
Cadillac News, June 15, 2021
Good nutrition is the been the focus of lessons in the Mesick SEEDS After School program.
SEEDS Landscape Apprenticeship Available
Record Eagle, May 15, 2021
SEEDS EcoCorps and Northwest Michigan Works have launches an apprenticeship program for landscape management technicians.
Elementary Students get a Rare Opportunity to Learn Fencing in Benzie County
Interlochen Public Radio, May 13, 2021
SEEDS After School Site Coordinator Julia Kline started a fecning club at Betsie Valley Elementary. Listen to the story here.
SEEDS Launches Innovative Green-Collar Apprenticeship
Manistee News Advocate, May 12, 2021
SEEDS EcoCorps has partnered with Northwest Michigan Works to launch an innovative green-collar apprenticeship for landscape management technicians.
Northern Michigan Farmers Markets Open for the Season
9&10 News, May 2, 2021
The Sara Hardy Downtown Famers Market opened back up for live Markets on May 1st. Check out the video here.
Fish, watersheds focus of Marion Elementary event
Cadillac News, April 24, 2021
SEEDS Ecology & Education Centers and Trout Unlimited partner for Marion Mill Pond event.
SEEDS gets grant dollars to study composting future in northern Michigan
Traverse City Record Eagle, April 22, 2021
SEEDS Ecology & Education Centers received a $75,000 state grant through the Renew Michigan program to study composting in a 10 county region.
Inside the DDA's Annual Report
The Ticker, March 26, 2021
Key highlights from the DDA's 2020 Annual Report, including the SEEDS Sara Hardy Farmers Market. See the full report here.
Partnership Spotlight: SEEDS
North Star, Volume 40, No. 1, January-March 2021
SEEDS EcoCorps worked the North Country Trail Association to improve the trail in both the Manistee National Forest and on private land.
SEEDS Program Teaches Students at Forest Area Schools the Art of the Maple Syrup Trade
9&10 News, March 2, 2021
SEEDS students at Forest Area Schools are using math and science to create a tasty treat.
From Seed Grant to Systems Change
Rotary Charities, March 1, 2021
SEEDS Ecology and Educuation Centers, along with other organizations, tackle food and organic waste.
GT Pulse: Local Seed Swap Tomorrow
9 & 10 News, February 26, 2021
Seeds from the Poesis Farm at Historic Barns Park are being put out in the community at a local seed swapping event.
City Makes Progress Towards Hitting Green Goals
The Ticker, February 22, 2021
Traverse City sucuesfully achieved its goal in 2020 of using clean energy for all of its own metered operations .
KND Schools SEEDS Programs aim to ensure students feel supported
Manistee News Advocate, January 15, 2021
SEEDS students engage in nature art projects, gardening, cooking and other activites.
2020
Our Region's Biochar Movement Takes Root
The Ticker, December 7, 2020
The Grand Traverse Conservation District kicks off National Biochar Week with a virtual meeting of the minds.
SEEDS EcoCorps Improves more than 80 miles of North Country Trail
Manistee News Advocate, December 2, 2020
The SEEDS EcoCorps improved more than 80 miles of North Country Trail during the 2020 season. Crew members worked as far south of White Cloud and as far north as Lake Superior.
Downtown TC To Expand Farmers Market Into Winter
The Ticker, November 30, 2020
The Traverse City Downtown Development Authority is preparing to bring back the virtual Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market starting in January.
Partnership Spotlight: SEEDS
North Country Trail Association, November 22, 2020
SEEDS EcoCorps worked with the NCTA to improve Trail in both the Manistee National Forest and on private land.
Sugar Shack Brought Back to Forest Area School by Nonprofit SEEDS
9&10, November 13, 2020
The nonprofit SEEDS brought back a sweet part of Forest Area School's curriculum - maple sugaring.
Sugar Shack makes a Sweet Return at Forest Area Community Schools
The Kalkaska Review, November 5, 2020
Kids at Forest Area Community Schools will again be making maple syrup with the return of the new sugar shack, a project spearheaded by SEEDS Site Coordinator Joe Kreider
EcoCorps makes impact in Manistee National Forest
Manistee News Advocate, October 9, 2020
Natural areas in Manistee County are now more accessible than ever, thanks to SEEDS EcoCorps
Tiny Traverse City Farm Provides Food and Education for All
9&10 News, September 8, 2020
The Poesis Farm at the SEEDS Community Garden provides fresh food and an opportunity to gain farming skills.
For the Community, By the Community Podcast - SEEDS
9&10 News, September 4, 2020
9&10 News' Courtney Hunter interviews SEEDS Executive Director Sarna Salzman. Listen to the podcast here!
Learning with Doodle Stones
Learning to Give, September 2020
Marion Elementary SEEDS students rocked another project. Watch the video here!
SEEDS Students Learning about Water Testing
Learning to Give, August 2020
Marion Elementary SEEDS students learn about water testing from Ms. Erin Guesno. Watch the video here!
Kudos - Letter to the Editor
Northern Express, July 27, 2020
SEEDS manages superb paradign shift at farmers market during a very difficult time.
College Students Help Install Irrigation System in Community Garden
9&10 News, July 11, 2020
Northwestern Michigan College and Michigan State Univeristy students got hand-ons oppurtunities at the SEEDS Community Garden.
Marion SEEDS Program Offering Activity Boxes During the Pandemic
Cadillac News, July 8, 2020
SEEDS After School is working hard at keeping young minds engaged over the summer
Little Fleet, Loma Farm Owners Partner to Open Farm Club
The Ticker, July 4, 2020
SEEDS has partnered with Farm Club to build a boardwalk off the TART trail
Nonprofits Team Up to Build Parklets on Front Street
9&10 News, July 2, 2020
More updates are popping up on Front Street!
Father Fred Foundation partners with SEEDS for 'Seeds of Love Giving Garden'
9&10 News, July 1, 2020
The Father Fred Foundation has partnered with SEEDS to create a community garden to provide fresh produce to those in need. See the video here.
Virtual Veggies: Farmers Markets Opens, Offers Online Options
Traverse City Record Eagle, May 16, 2020
The Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market has moved virtual for ordering.
Virtual Famers Market Sees Overwhelming Results
The Ticker, May 6, 2020
The Traverse City Downtown Development Authority and Taste the Local Difference partnered with SEEDS to launch of the virtual Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market
School is Out for the Year - Now What?
Traverse City Record Eagle, April 16, 2020
Sarna Salzman the Excutive Director of SEEDS, explains how SEEDS is continuing to provide daily academic and cultural enrichment for it's 11 rural sites.
SEEDS Rebrands Youth Corps Program to EcoCorps
The Ticker, March 4, 2020
SEEDS Ecology & Education Centers announced it is rebranding its Youth Conservation Corps program to SEEDS EcoCorps, reflecting an expanded focus that welcomes participants of all ages into the career exploration program.
SEEDS Ecology and Education Centers Celebrate 20 Years
The Review, February 27, 2020
SEEDS Ecology & Education Centers unveils their 20-year report and announces the new name of the Youth Conservation Corps.
Reaching Its Capacity, Cherry Capital Airport Eyes Expansion
The Ticker, February 3, 2020
The first phase of the study about the future needs of the airport was an open house facilitated by SEEDS, when attendees were asked to weigh-in on everything from airport processes to recycling on-site to potential building materials.
Big Year Ahead at Historic Barns Park
The Ticker, January 4, 2020
The 56-acre Historic Barns Park at the Grand Traverse Commons consists of three nonprofit organizations: the Botanic Garden, the TC Community Garden, and SEEDS.