Hooking Kids on Learning Posted by SEEDS on May 20 , 2021 - 07:28 am Above: SEEDS After School fourth-grader Brayden works on his fly-fishing skills prior to the family event at the Marion Mill Pond. The family event was part of a series of activities that taught students about water quality and ecosystems. [...]
Responding to Covid-19, SEEDS Includes IAQ Upgrades at Historic Barns Park Posted by SEEDS on May 04 , 2021 - 02:20 pm By Sophia Usow and Chris Cuevos Thanks to a Workplace Safety Grant from the Michigan Office of Labor and Economic Opportunity, the SEEDS Ecology and Education Centers has made some important indoor [...]
Bell Peppers, Pomegranates, and Peanut Butter, Oh My! Posted by SEEDS on Apr 22 , 2021 - 05:52 pm Above: Third grader Alivia shows off her mini bagel wreath, part of the 'Smart Snacking' lesson where students learned how to choose foods from the five food groups to create a healthy snack. We just love [...]
Updates on Trash & Kilowatts! Posted by SEEDS on Mar 18 , 2021 - 09:58 am Reducing Landfill Wastes! SEEDS is part of a cohort looking to change our local relationship to waste, and we couldn't be more excited! We are focused in 2021 on figuring out how to unlock more value from 'organic waste' [...]
Student Engagement that ISN'T Digital Posted by SEEDS on Feb 26 , 2021 - 01:58 pm Above: SEEDS After School students at Marion Elementary School show off their miniature dog sleds they designed and built to race on the "hill" behind them. At SEEDS After School, we know screen time has skyrocketed in the past [...]
Heartfelt gratitude for your support! Posted by SEEDS on Jan 28 , 2021 - 02:29 pm We Wouldn't Be Here Without You To each of you who has entrusted us with your child for an hour, granted us funding and resources, or partnered with us in numerous other ways, thank you for making our work [...]
Our Year at Historic Barns Park Posted by SEEDS on Dec 29 , 2020 - 08:25 pm Trainings, Indoor Plumbing, & Food Access! As a management partner of this treasured public park in Traverse City, our mission comes alive in all its facets. We host kid-friendly learning opportunities, our EcoCorps crews help with build-out and [...]
20 Highlights of the 2020 EcoCorps Season Posted by SEEDS on Dec 16 , 2020 - 08:16 am SEEDS EcoCorps made a big difference across the state this season. Take a look at some of our favorite projects helping communities and habitats this year! No project is possible without partners! Big Thank You's to 2020 [...]
Can't Stop, Won't Stop Posted by SEEDS on Dec 11 , 2020 - 06:31 pm SEEDS After School: powering through the pandemic and reaching local students. Above: Showing off a slew of fun materials received in a summer activity box from SEEDS. A box is no replacement for summer camp - but they did [...]
80+ NCT Miles, and Counting Posted by SEEDS on Nov 30 , 2020 - 04:27 pm From as far south as White Cloud to as far north as the shores of Lake Superior, our 2020 EcoCorps crews improved sections of the North Country Trail. This work was made possible in part with funding from the [...]
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