Michigan Gardening Stores Open For Business, But With Added Precautions
Nurseries and garden stores are on a short-list of businesses currently allowed to operate in the state. As more and...
How to Enjoy Detroit Parks Safely During COVID-19
The "Stay Home, Stay Safe" executive order imposed in early March and extended recently has left many Detroiters feeling anxious to...
Studies Suggest Link Between Air Pollution and COVID-19 Death Rates
Researchers in the U.S. and Italy are looking at whether people who live in places with high air pollution are...
Springtime Showers Bring Increased Flooding to Detroit
There’s been a lot of precipitation throughout metro Detroit over the last couple of months. It’s an issue contributing to rising water...
Reps. Rashida Tlaib, Haley Stevens, Brenda Lawrence On Federal Response to COVID-19
The U.S. House was scheduled to meet next week, but has reversed course due to the threat of COVID-19. However,...
Activists Say Pandemic Underscores Need for Water Access, Regulation
The novel coronavirus pandemic has has drawn attention to the the consequences of insufficient water access, air pollution and the role...
Add “Plant Magic” to Your Life With These Creative Uses of Herbs And Spices
If you’re looking for an introduction to the magic of plants and the power of herbalism, Detroit herbalist Christine Buckley has...
How Detroit Celebrates Earth Day During a Pandemic
Detroit city government is rethinking what Earth Week looks like, reflecting a response to the novel coronavirus pandemic. Tomorrow, Wednesday,...
Viral Author: Society Can Make Better Choices After COVID-19
If you’ve been online at all in the last few days you’ve likely seen a popular article circulating. "Pretty soon,...
Nature Recovers During Coronavirus Closures. But Will It Last?
Even amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, there’s been some positive news of environmental improvements globally. The waters in the Venetian...
When This Pandemic Ends, Culture Will Never Be The Same
The novel coronavirus pandemic is one of the nation’s greatest challenges since World War II, a war that fractured a significant portion...
How to Start a Garden During COVID-19 Closures
With Governor Whitmer’s “shelter in place” order, and the risks associated with frequent trips to the grocery store, now could...
