Environment & Sustainability

Midland Fresh partners with community gardens to bring produce to those in need

Several local churches, schools and businesses are helping to put seven community gardens to work to help those in need. Learn more about Midland Fresh.

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Two locals join helm of new Outdoor Recreation Advisory Council

The recently announced Outdoor Recreation Advisory Council held their first meeting on June 5 and featured some Great Lakes Bay leaders you might recognize.

No sudden movements: Midland honey farmer preps honeybees for summer season

Midland Bee Company operates 226 hives and pollinates resources in states as far as California and Georgia. Owner Will Sears stresses why pollination is important.

Bike, paddle and stroll: Midland’s part in Michigan’s outdoor economy

The outdoor economy is a huge driver of fun, but also economic growth. Midland businesses play a big part in making Michigan's outdoor economy great.

Q&A with Brent Courson, Gratzi’s Executive Chef

Q&A with Brent Courson, the Executive Chef at Gratzi in Downtown Midland on being surprised by the community, handmade pizza dough and his favorite go-to at home.

A day in the life: Unique jobs in Midland

We talked to three Midlanders with unique roles about what inspires them and what their day looks like.

Q&A with Dennis Pilaske and the Banff Mountain Film Festival

The 15th annual showing of the Banff Mountain Film Festival is this weekend in Midland. Dennis Pilaske sits down to talk about the festival, adventure and how it relates to Chippewa Nature Center's vision.

On the heels of $1M gift from Dow, RFP being readied for Center City development plan in Midland

Midland's Center City Authority will be announcing the RFP process soon for development of the surrounding area.

Sanford man helps build state’s seed libraries, one town at a time

You'll recognize Ben Cohen from Small House Farms at the Midland Area Farmers Market, but he is also responsible for nearly all the seed libraries in the state of Michigan.

Q&A with Bo Brines of Little Forks Outfitters

Q&A with Bo Brines of Little Forks Outfitters in Downtown Midland on all things outdoors and a little known fact on repairing your gear.

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