Groundwork’s outgoing board chair, Maureen Smyth, shares how her career in environmental philanthropy shaped the values that drew her to Groundwork.
Articles by Jeff Smith
Students Push for Solar Power at Glen Lake Schools
Envirothon students at Glen Lake Schools, in northern Michigan, launch an effort to install a 24-panel solar array at their small rural school, under the guidance of science teacher Karen Richard. In December 2018, the school became the first organization to use Groundwork’s SolaRISE to help raise funds.
Harvest Dinner Memories and Insight From Simon Joseph, Head Chef
Simon Joseph signed on for a fifth stint as Harvest Dinner’s head chef. He shares memories and thoughts on the spirit of the event.
Community, Business and Groundwork’s Harvest Dinner
The Little Fleet’s Gary Jonas Weighs in on Community, Business and Harvest Dinner.
Meet Chef Adam McMarlin, Chef Volunteer for Harvest Dinner
Adam McMarlin, chef/owner of the new Wren restaurant, in Suttons Bay, is also an essential part of the volunteer chef talent pool for Groundwork’s 2018 Harvest Dinner. Adam shares a little about his cheffing past, the local-food ethos of his new Wren restaurant, and why Harvest Dinner drew him in.
Traverse City Commits to 100 Percent Clean Energy by 2040
Traverse City sails forth into Michigan history when, on August 13, 2018, it became the first city in the state to commit to 100 percent clean, renewable energy for electricity, with a target date of 2040.