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.
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…
Authored by Genevieve Fox Michigan’s workforce is strong. In 2023, total employment and workforce levels reached a 15-year high.And one particular shift in the workforce is an increase in green jobs. And…
Nine 'Compost Crawl' stops celebrated composting initiatives across the region Michigan has a garbage problem. Up to 38 percent of all trash in landfills is organic material such as food…
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…
SEEDS is proud to be a green-collar employer for twenty-five years!
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.
Investing in our youth is not just an investment in the present, but also in the future resilience of our communities. After school programs play a pivotal role in providing…
Nutrition education is a staple dish of our EcoSchool program, which served more than 1000 students during the 2022-2023 school year. Our staff members teach gardening, composting, cooking, and the math and…
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