Girls Inc. takes mission to roots with Frayser Youth Farm
Part of Girls Inc.’s focus on Frayser is through its Youth Farm, where girls are employed as farmers to cultivate some 50 vegetable varieties all while learning entrepreneurial skills.
Environment & Sustainability
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Aliens in the woods: Invasive species pose number one threat to Michigan forests
Despite what Smokey Bear may have told you, fires aren't the number one threat to forest ecosystems (at least not in Michigan). So what is? According to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, invasive species are what we should be most worried about.
Knowledge Quest shapes home, health life of Soulsville
Knowledge Quest is making a difference in the home and health life of Soulsville USA with its focus on after-school education, family counseling and an organic farm that is ready to turn this South Memphis property into a destination.
Overton Park Conservancy grows the next generation of conservationists
The 342-acres of Overton Park are home to a greensward, playgrounds, a dog park and an Old Forest State Natural Area, plus partner organizations like Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, Memphis College of Art, Memphis Zoo, and the Levitt Shell. The Overton Park Conservancy is behind the vision, guiding the public park -- with community help.
A deeper look at the Great Lakes and Michigan’s waterways
The Great Lakes are the most impressive fresh water resource in the entire world, and we here in Michigan are surrounded by them on both peninsulas. We take a look at what that means, and how we can better connect with that resource.
Aliens in the woods: Invasive species pose number one threat to Michigan forests
Despite what Smokey Bear may have told you, fires aren't the number one threat to forest ecosystems (at least not in Michigan). So what is? According to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, invasive species are what we should be most worried about.
Knowledge Quest shapes home, health life of Soulsville
Knowledge Quest is making a difference in the home and health life of Soulsville USA with its focus on after-school education, family counseling and an organic farm that is ready to turn this South Memphis property into a destination.
Overton Park Conservancy grows the next generation of conservationists
The 342-acres of Overton Park are home to a greensward, playgrounds, a dog park and an Old Forest State Natural Area, plus partner organizations like Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, Memphis College of Art, Memphis Zoo, and the Levitt Shell. The Overton Park Conservancy is behind the vision, guiding the public park -- with community help.
A deeper look at the Great Lakes and Michigan’s waterways
The Great Lakes are the most impressive fresh water resource in the entire world, and we here in Michigan are surrounded by them on both peninsulas. We take a look at what that means, and how we can better connect with that resource.
