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.”
“I would say that my time in SEEDS made me more successful in high school and helped make me the way I am today.”
“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.”
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.
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…
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…
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…
SEEDS EcoSchool students decorated seed packets and gently included a mix of Michigan pollinator-friendly wildflowers and grasses, provided by Native Connections. The selected wildflowers will bloom throughout the growing season…
A note from our Co-Founder, Pete Muñoz: SEEDS was created as a clearinghouse of optimism and regenerative spirit. We wanted a place where anyone with an idea to help their community could…
We believe that investing in youth is critical for the world today and for the world tomorrow.
We are beyond thrilled to share that we have secured $7,625,000 to continue our out-of-school-time programs for five years.