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Andrea Foster

Andrea Foster is a writer for Catalyst Midland, and in her full time job an environmental educator for Little Forks Conservancy. She is a mother, a partner, an activist and a feminist. In her spare time she enjoys volunteering, kayaking, hiking, knitting, curling up on the couch with her cats and projects that benefit her community.

Andrea Foster's Latest Articles

Looking beyond the box: Ten16 Recovery Network offers hope

Addiction is often looked at with a stigma. Through partnership and outreach, local nonprofit Ten16 aims to change that and help people get back on their feet in an important way.

Q&A with Charles Bonham, Midland photographer

Charles Bonham is a self-taught Midland-based photographer. You've likely seen his work around town or the Midland Center for the Arts seasonal art fairs. He shares what inspires him and what his favorite shot is.

Q&A about the Nature/Nurture program from Little Forks Conservancy.

Windover High School has taken a unique approach to learning and stress management with a new program from Little Forks Conservancy. We talked to principal Dr. Gina Wilson and student Haley Hammond on the impact it has made.

Q&A with David Ramaker, president of the Michigan Baseball Foundation

David Ramaker, president of the Michigan Baseball Foundation on what makes Midland great, what he would like to see take shape in the city and an update on the road diet.

The making of a well-oiled machine: Dirty jobs of Midland

Quite a few hands operate behind the scenes to make the city safe and run well. Here is a look inside three roles that help make Midland tick.

Q&A with Mike Whiting on nature, inspiration and connection

Mike Whiting is excited about the newly completed Whiting Forest Canopy Walk, a project that stems from fun he had on the property as a child.

Q&A with Ben Cohen, owner of Small House Farms and author

We sit down with Ben Cohen, owner of Small House Farm on his new book, From Our Seeds & Their Keepers: A Collection of Stories.

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