by Great Lakes | Jul 17, 2026 | great lakes, mining
Deep in the bedrock, below the relatively narrow layer of soil that hosts our backyard gardens and the Northern Hardwoods forests are metals like miskwaabik (copper), which have been used in this region for tools and in ceremony for generations. Ancient volcanic... 
by Great Lakes | Jun 16, 2026 | beach cleanup, climate, great lakes, summer program, water, youth
As temperatures begin to warm and community members return to the beach to enjoy the lake, we are excited to announce the return of our weekly summer beach cleanups. These cleanups are an important part of protecting our local waterways, preserving the natural beauty... 
by Great Lakes | Apr 2, 2026 | beach cleanup, brownfields, climate, fish, food prep, hatchery, summer program, sustainability, water, wetland, wildlife, youth
Manoomin Restoration Youth Workers Assist Aquatic Macroinvertebrates Sampling Larval Fish Seine Sweeps Caring for the Land and Water: Restoring, Researching, and Connecting with Community Throughout the Year Across our landscape, caring for the land is a year-round... 
by Environmental Health | Jan 5, 2026 | climate, sustainability
Gigichitwaawendaamin miigiwewinan Gizhe-manidoo gaa-miizhinang giwiijanishinaabeminaanig gaye niigaan niizhwaaso gidaanikoobijiganiminaanig. We honor the gifts the Creator has given to our Anishinaabe people and the next seven generations. As we reflect on the past...