Community Development

View from across the river and below the Poseyville Road Bridge

Riverfront Restoration Project underway

A restoration project is underway along the Tittabawassee River in downtown Midland. The goal is to transform an old commercial/industrial site to a park space.

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Neighboring Week is being celebrated Sept. 26-Oct. 2.
Neighboring Week encourages coming together and embracing inclusivity

Midland’s Neighboring Week is being celebrated Sept.26-Oct. 2. The event’s mission is to embrace the community, encourage connections, and embrace inclusivity within your own neighborhood, church, school, or job.

Conceptual drawing of the Midland Center for the Arts
Dow Foundation contributes $5M to Center for the Arts

 A  capital campaign to renovate Midland’s Center for the Arts has received a major contribution from The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation.  

Erica Sprague teaches at Beaverton Junior/Senior High School
Catalyst Community: Extracurriculars-Erica Sprague

In the latest in a series of columns from different perspectives in our community, Catalyst Midland focuses on the importance of education outside the classroom.  

Ricky Nalett (L) and Kay Rinker O’Neil (R) play with intensity.
Photo story: The Commons-Downtown Midland

To get a feel for what Friday and Saturday nights look like in downtown Midland, check out this photo story by Crystal Gwizdala captured during a concert in The Commons.

"Our mission is to create environments where everybody can experience the creative process."
Creative 360 gardening and sustainability classes are sprouting up

Creative 360 and the Midland Section of the American Chemical Society are hosting a  series of family-friendly classes centered on gardening, sustainability, and the arts. These STEAM programs provide free, entertaining, and educational lessons for the community.   

Two vehicles on display from the County Connection fleet
It’s all in the ‘chips,’ say public transportation managers

Like most Americans, social changes, public health, and climate change are affecting how Dial-A-Ride and County Connection managers provide service. The number of miles and the time to get to destinations create the biggest difference in costs.

Trained volunteers are eligible to help Little Forks collect samples.
Little Forks Conservancy hosts river volunteer training session

Little Forks Conservancy is hosting volunteer training for persons interested in becoming stream leaders and collectors. The training session will be held on August 23 at 6 p.m. at the Gladwin City N. Park Boat Launch.

A farm stand at Butzel Family Recreation Center in Detroit, sponsored by Henry Ford Health, Come Play Detroit, and Eastern Market.
Henry Ford Health SNAP-Ed collaborations creating healthy change

From creating free farm stands in Detroit to promoting healthier drinking water in the Jackson area, the Henry Ford Health initiative Generation with Promise is supporting healthier families and communities across Michigan.

Jon believes the cows have a high quality of life on his farm. While they do receive veterinary care for any injuries, they don’t deal with sickness.
Where’s your beef from? Learn about how JNelson Farms raises their grass-fed cattle

Tucked in the countryside outside of Midland, Jon Nelson of JNelson Farms raises grass-fed cattle. Besides offering quality beef, Jon enjoys educating the community about farming and believes farmers should be transparent about their practices.

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