Northern Michigan Compost Crawl 2026
Did you know yesterday’s leftovers can support local farms, feed hungry people, and help build a more sustainable Michigan? Find out how during the Northern Michigan Compost Crawl, a weeklong…
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.
EcoSchool Students Create Artful Seed Packets!
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…
Michigan’s Future Workforce is Gaining Experience with SEEDS
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…
A compost-curious group gathers at the SEEDS Farm Compost Petting Zoo during the Great Northern Michigan Compost Crawl in September 2024.
The Great Northern Michigan Compost Crawl
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…
We’re Celebrating 25 Years of SEEDS!
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…
25 Years of EcoCorps: Building Green Careers
SEEDS is proud to be a green-collar employer for twenty-five years!
25 Years of EcoSchool: Prioritizing Youth
We believe that investing in youth is critical for the world today and for the world tomorrow.
Our 7.5 million dollar announcement
We are beyond thrilled to share that we have secured $7,625,000 to continue our out-of-school-time programs for five years.
Youth get confidence & joy from SEEDS
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…
