By Kelly Goward, Macatawa Area Coordinating Council Area residents can track the health of our watershed thanks to the on-going work of the Macatawa Area Coordinating Council. That collaborative organization has been seeking improvement of the Macatawa watershed since 1996 and recently held its Macatawa Watershed Annual Meeting. This year, new information about plastics and …
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By Sarah Irvin, DeGraaf Nature Center This holiday season, families can travel back to a simpler time to celebrate a pioneer Christmas with DeGraaf Nature Center at Homestead Holiday. Enjoy spending time with family and friends as you explore all that the nature center has planned: sweet treats, fun crafts, and plenty of holiday cheer! …
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By Ken Freestone, City of Holland Anyone notice that it’s getting colder? That of course means it is time to get your furnace tuned up and to stop cold air from leaking into your house. Focus on places where you get icicles, feel drafts, and where you can improve comfort, health and safety. Preparing for …
By Hannah Gingrich, Living Sustainably Along the LakeshoreLack of affordable housing has been a hot topic in West Michigan, and we are lucky that Holland is taking notice of the strain such conditions have on the fabric of its community. In a housing climate where 43 percent of renters spend more than 35 percent of …
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By Morgan Kelley, Holland Board of Public Works Did you know holiday string lights cannot be recycled in everyday recycling? They not only contain a large amount of rubber and plastic, and sometimes glass, but also copper. These materials do not biodegrade easily, and copper is a valuable metal. But by participating in the Holiday …
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By Evan Bright, Intern Holland-Hope College Sustainability Institute As the leaves fall, we know that the season of “gifting” will be upon us before we know it. Folks will flock to stores to check off gifts for family and friends, one by one. The holiday season can include an obligation of generosity, where if we …
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To participate in the November Commute Challenge, all you have to do is: Log six trips by bus, electric vehicle, or by carpooling throughout the month of November. Both the trip to and the trip from a destination count towards your six trips. Remember, every kind of commute counts! This includes to and from work, …
By Jacob Stid In Holland, we have access to a unique system of coastal dunes. Dunes are highly valued for their natural beauty and lakeside views. Unfortunately for those who live on the coasts, dunes migrate and change over time and have even been known to bury human structures. Thus, until recently, studies of dune …
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By Ashley Van Zee, ODC Network Treats and Trails is a chance for families to enjoy a safe and fun walk along the trails of the Outdoor Discovery Center with games and candy treats as well as opportunities for up-close and personal wildlife encounters. The evening offers: Plenty of activities to entertain children of …
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We are all aware of the issues surrounding the impact we have on our environment and its up to each of to help keep our planet clean for generations to come. Hope College is committed to minimizing our impact on the planet and helping those in need; and we have a new and exciting initiative …
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