As part of Groundwork's ongoing series of equity writings—today honoring Martin Luther King, Jr., National Day of Service—we invited Isiah Smith to reflect on James Baldwin's phrase: “For this is your home, my friend, do not be driven from it,” published in Baldwin's...
Takeaways from teaching kitchen international summit
Above: Attendees at the first international Teaching Kitchen Symposium, hosted by the Teaching Kitchen Collaborative. A bit before the holidays, I attended the first international Teaching Kitchen Symposium, hosted by the Teaching Kitchen Collaborative at the...
How Groundwork Executive Director Elizabeth Palchak fell in love with nature and learned to lead
Hello. Today we are so pleased to share thoughts from Elizabeth Palchak, our new executive director! Elizabeth comes to Groundwork from the University of Vermont, where she directed the University’s Office of Sustainability. She has worked in the private sector,...
A Blue Zones–inspired cooking series
Class One: The Joys of eating local and plant-focused meals. Inspired by Blue Zone pillar “Plant Slant” // 5:30–8:30pm, January 22REGISTER FOR PLANT SLANT: Session Description: Join Groundwork, Planted Cuisine, Dr. Tina Metropoulos, and Mi Farm Coop as we...
Letter to the editor writing party! Stop Line 5.
Happy New Year!My name is Lyla Hollis, and I’m thrilled to introduce myself as the new Line 5 Contractor with Groundwork. It’s an honor to join this community of passionate advocates working to protect our Great Lakes, our communities, and our climate future by...
Unlock clean energy savings: Discover REAP grant opportunities for rural businesses
Have you ever wondered how you can foster and benefit from energy efficiency and renewable energy growth? Learn from fellow business leaders and USDA professionals how your small business or farm can access federal funding aimed at helping rural America finance a...