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.
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Founded in September 2023 by Soon and McKeel Hagerty, Boundless Futures Foundation provides financial support and leadership resources to aspiring female entrepreneurs 22 years of age or older.
Beaverton improves access to the Trail of Two Cities
Beaverton is adding a short footpath to the Trail of Two Cities to improve accessibility.
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Mandy and Jay Dutter channeled the loss of Jay’s son, Ethan, into an animal rescue farm.
Crane family turns orchards into annual holiday light display
Offering holiday fun is among the latest trends in Michigan's agritourism industry.
Grassroots effort transforms Allegan park into thriving disc golf destination
Volunteers, local businesses, and county officials united to build an 18-hole disc golf course revitalizing Allegan’s Littlejohn Lake Park.
Thompsonville trailhead and campground project chugs along
The project aims to bring some life back to Thompsonville, a former railroad stop.
$8 million raised to protect and restore Leelanau’s Sugar Loaf
Community support paves the way for Sugar Loaf’s transformation into a public natural area.
Preparing for the Unthinkable: How MSU Extension’s ERAIL program equips responders for livestock accidents
ERAIL trains first responders, law enforcement, and agricultural professionals to handle the unique challenges of livestock accidents.
Ride on! Gift will help fund upkeep of popular Noquemanon Trail Network
Administered by the Community Foundation of Marquette, a new fund will support maintenance of the popular Noquemanon Trail Network.
