For the love of food!
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…
Tending the Giving Garden with Father Fred
The Giving Garden is a partnership between SEEDS Ecology & Education Centers and the Father Fred Foundation to support Father Fred families experiencing financial hardships.
Managing the Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market
Since 2011, SEEDS has been contracted by the Traverse City DDA to serve as the market's manager.
8 Planet-Healing Solutions We Shared This Year!
8 Planet-Healing Solutions We Shared This Year! Posted by SEEDS on Dec 02 , 2022 - 12:57 pm SEEDS connects people of all ages to nature and to each other. We teach practical skills to help anyone restore a local ecosystem and create a stronger community. Thanks to numerous awesome partners, we are healing our [...]
4 Moments to Warm Your Heart
4 Moments to Warm Your Heart Posted by SEEDS on Nov 23 , 2022 - 07:37 am At SEEDS we are working together to regenerate nature. As we reconnect in nature for a shared purpose, we're building our relationships with each other! It takes action by the people to heal our planet, and the magic [...]
We Love Farmers!
We Love Farmers! Posted by SEEDS on Feb 15 , 2022 - 08:46 am Above: Fran and Al of Greenrock Farms are familiar faces at the Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market. Local, healthy food is an integral part of a stronger future, that's why we support it at the source, farmers! Here's just a [...]
Planting a Love for Gardening
Planting a Love for Gardening Posted by SEEDS on Jul 28 , 2021 - 08:43 am Above: Ethan at Forest Area Middle School shows off a green tomato. SEEDS After School expanded the garden during summer camp and planted tomatoes, squash, corn, carrots, and more. Gardening is a nature lesson that anyone can take part [...]
Bell Peppers, Pomegranates, and Peanut Butter, Oh My!
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 [...]
Our Year at Historic Barns Park
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 [...]
The Circular Economy at Work
The Circular Economy at Work Posted by SEEDS on Nov 20 , 2020 - 06:26 pm Above: AmeriCorps Summer Associate Dana Pflughoeft waters sprouting plants in the Giving Garden, sponsored by the Father Fred Foundation at the SEEDS Farm in Historic Barns Park. As an economic system, a focus on ‘circular economy’ aims to eliminate [...]
