Engaging Upper Peninsula Communities in Composting and Food-System Education Partridge Creek Compost (PCC), along with its partner organization, Partridge Creek Farm, are dedicated to building a resilient local food system in Ishpeming, MI and across the Upper Peninsula. PCC will use this grant to increase curbside collection of compostable materials by 25 households per month
Partridge Creek Compost – $21,840 Read More »
Gchi Mshijkenh Deh Minising/Heart of the Great Turtle Island This grant will support a collaborative effort involving the State of Michigan, four tribes, and local partners in developing and interpreting the west side of Straits State Park in St. Ignace, MI. The project will add Anishinaabe context to the story of Michigan told at the
Michigan History Foundation – $25,000 Read More »
Interactive Tree Exhibits for the Nature-Themed Section This grant will enable the Soo Locks Children’s Museum in Sault Ste. Marie, MI to install an interactive exhibit consisting of floor-to-ceiling interactive trees that will feature nature-based and native traditional information to engage children in learning about seasonal changes, their impact on wildlife, waterfowl, and fish, and
Soo Locks Childrens Museum – $25,000 Read More »
Nature Discovery Series Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center will use this grant to support a nature education series designed to inspire the community in the Eastern UP to become more connected to the natural world. Adult presentations and workshops will address such topics as the impacts of climate change, invasive species and wildlife management,
Hessel School House Corporation – $15,000 Read More »
