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Upcoming Natural Area Preservation (NAP) Volunteer Stewardship Opportunities
NAP INVITES THOSE interested to join in one of these free events. There is no need to pre-register unless otherwise noted. If you have a large group (more than five people) that is interested in attending a volunteer stewardship event,…
Upcoming Natural Area Preservation (NAP) Volunteer Stewardship Opportunities
NAP INVITES THOSE interested to join in one of these free events. There is no need to pre-register unless otherwise noted. If you have a large group (more than five people) that is interested in attending a volunteer stewardship event,…
At Thurston Nature Center, Neighbors Come Together to Carry on a 50 Year Legacy of Stewardship
by Marjorie Winkelman
PRAVEENA RAMASWAMI IS an enthusiastic, energetic woman with sparkling eyes and a streak of bright purple through her dark hair. She is the perfect tour guide at the Thurston Nature Center Fall work-day, greeting…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: AAATA Endangering Pedestrians
AAATA is using the whole of the 3 block faces (5th, William, 4th) as de-facto loading zones, and creating a dangerous situation for traffic and pedestrians alike. It is impossible to turn northbound on 4th off William much of time, and…
Ann Arbor Greenbelt Bus Tour Planned for Oct. 4
ANN ARBOR OFFICIALS invite those interested to climb aboard a luxury motor coach for a tour of the Greenbelt Program’s protected farm and open-space properties The tour is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is…
Natural Area Preservation (NAP) September Events
ANN ARBOR NATURAL Area Preservation (NAP) works to protect and restore Ann Arbor’s natural areas and to foster an environmental ethic among its citizens. This involves conducting plant and animal inventories, ecological monitoring, and…
A2POLITICO: Toledo Water Crisis and the Ann Arbor Water Crisis
by P.D. Lesko
I AM AT work on an investigative piece about money allegedly mishandled. I don’t want to give away too much, but suffice it to say the people involved would rather the story not be told. We’re all guilty of wishing we…
Significant Risk City’s Water Source Could Become Contaminated from Scio Township Oil Drilling
by Donna Iadipaolo
As of May 7, 2014, West Bay Exploration was responsible for 29.4 percent of the hazardous material spills reported to the MDEQ district covering Calhoun, Clinton, Eaton, Genesee, Gratiot, Ingham, Lapeer, Lenawee,…
Upcoming Natural Area Preservation (NAP) Volunteer Opportunities
THE CITY OF Ann Arbor Natural Area Preservation (NAP) works to protect and restore Ann Arbor’s natural areas. This involves conducting plant and animal inventories, ecological monitoring, and stewardship projects in Ann Arbor parks. These…
Michigan Solar Car to Defend Title in Cross Country Race
THROUGH TEXAS HEAT and tornado alley, the University of Michigan solar car team hopes to bring back its fifth consecutive trophy in the American Solar Challenge, which starts July 20 in Austin.
Reigning national champions, U-M has won…