Prepared for the future
“I would say that my time in SEEDS made me more successful in high school and helped make me the way I am today.”
Ready to thrive in high school
“There’s a lot of working together at SEEDS. At first, I didn’t really know what to do while working on a team. Now I can really help, like when I’m in school and doing team projects. I think it will help me succeed in high school.”
Connecting rural youth with indigenous wisdom
We partnered with indigenous knowledge keepers to bring Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) lessons into SEEDS EcoSchool programs across rural Northern Michigan. Together, we created dynamic learning environments encouraging students to develop a deep respect for indigenous wisdom and a more profound connection to their own local place in the world.
“I loved all the vegetables” – A SEEDS kid
Last year, we shared our love of fresh, nutritious food with over 500 elementary students during the school day in their classrooms! We want all kids to have the tools…
Wood Rescue: Save Lumber. Build Skills. Store Carbon.
The SEEDS Wood Rescue Initiative saves fallen trees from becoming firewood, being chipped, or worse, getting landfilled. Instead, EcoCorps members transform the lumber into one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted products while learning valuable…
An early compost-enthusiast checks out the ‘Compost Stew’ StoryWalk provided by Traverse Area District Library at the SEEDS Farm Compost Petting Zoo, at Historic Barns Park, as part of the Great Northern Michigan Compost Crawl in September 2024.
Northern Michigan Compost Crawl
The week of September 15th, the Michigan Organics Council is hosting The Great Michigan Compost Tour. Composters across the state are hosting tours so that you can learn more about…
Frequently Asked Questions in 2025
Q: How is SEEDS managing in the midst of rapid change, executive orders, and proposed budget cuts to our programming?A: As is true for many in our nonprofit world, we…
Tackling Food Waste in Schools–What Students Are Telling Us and How We Can Act
Food waste in schools isn't just about what ends up in the trash–it's a reflection of what students are eating, how they feel about their meals, and the systems in…
From ‘Bay to Bay’ – SEEDS is Managing Multiple Farmers Markets!
You can find SEEDS EcoCorps members managing two farmers markets this summer. In addition to our longstanding partnership with the Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market, we are also thrilled to…
The Eco-Friendly Warmth of Masonry Heaters
When it comes to heating our homes, most of us want the same things: warmth, comfort, and a system that doesn’t cost the Earth—literally. That’s where masonry heaters come in…
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