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2025 Michigan Climate Summit takeaways: Our team shares thoughts
ABOVE: Zoë Zeerip, Great Lakes Business Network Coordinator The Groundwork Climate and Environment team recently attended the 2025 Michigan Climate Summit put on by our good friends and partners at Michigan Climate Action Network. We asked our folks to each share a...
Inspiration from small-scale solar in northern Michigan
One of the most exciting aspects of my role as a Clean Energy Specialist is seeing firsthand the impact of solar installations on local businesses. In just my first eight weeks with Groundwork Center, I’ve already visited two sites that have recently invested in solar...
Ice Storm Farm Relief Fund profile: Andre Kitscher, Peaceful Valley Farm
A dozen counties in northern Lower Michigan experienced a disastrous ice storm that lasted from March 28 through 30, 2025. The storm is long gone but the damage remains and farmers need the help of all of us to repair extensive fence damage, pay for debris removal,...