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Sustainability
Where there's smoke, there may be environmental renewal: How parks use fire to support nature
Patrick Dunn
Monday, July 7, 2025
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Metroparks offer year-round hands-on science classes in 2 Detroit schools
Patrick Dunn
Monday, June 30, 2025
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Metroparks highlight new and expanded climate initiatives for Earth Day
Patrick Dunn
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
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Equity
Park equity initiatives have big impacts for Detroiters, from students to elders
Patrick Dunn
Thursday, December 19, 2024
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Equity
Metro Detroit parks' equity practices bring park improvements, more culturally competent programs
Patrick Dunn
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
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Kids and Education
Parks bring free and low-cost nature education to underserved schools in Southeast Michigan
Patrick Dunn
Thursday, October 10, 2024
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Sustainability
Climate change hits Detroit harder than other cities. Here's how parks are working to change that.
Patrick Dunn
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Longform
Detroit collaborative builds future leaders by introducing kids to hiking and camping
Patrick Dunn
Monday, August 26, 2024
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Equity
Detroit's privately owned parks make a big difference for their neighborhoods
Patrick Dunn
Thursday, August 15, 2024
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Equity
Metroparks to open first Detroit location with Huron-Clinton Metroparks Water Garden
Patrick Dunn
Monday, July 29, 2024
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Healthy Communities
How parks help to address health equity in Metro Detroit
Patrick Dunn
Friday, July 19, 2024
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Diversity
$20m Oakland County project will improve parks in county's underserved southern side
Patrick Dunn
Thursday, June 27, 2024
Longform
Equity
Stewardship organizations advance equity in Detroit's parks at a grassroots level
Patrick Dunn
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
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Equity
Metroparks aim to raise $2.4 million for swimming equity and classroom science programs
Patrick Dunn
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Longform
Equity
Adaptive recreation helps people with disabilities enjoy outdoor recreation
Patrick Dunn
Monday, April 29, 2024
Longform
Here's how Detroiters are working to ensure residents benefit from the Joe Louis Greenway
Patrick Dunn
Monday, April 1, 2024
Longform
Equity
Equity initiatives seek to make Southeast Michigan parks better, safer, and more welcoming for all
Patrick Dunn
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Across Our Network
Medicaid cuts threaten Michigan’s mental health
Source: Second Wave Michigan
Kick Back and Breathe series brings fresh air and urgency to Kalamazoo’s air quality conversation
Source: Southwest Michigan's Second Wave
Innovative farming: Bear Creek Organic Farm promotes sustainable, local agriculture
Source: Rural Innovation Exchange
Commmunity mental health partnerships with first responders a win-win for communities
Source: Rapid Growth
'We're doing something about it': How an old community plans for a new start in its third century
Source: Soapbox