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Tweens make case for urban chickens in Grand Rapids http://ow.ly/4wE8C

I do it myself, and I am sure there are others that can relate.  There is a cause that gets mainstream media attention, we find ourselves talking about our passion for it, our yearning to be a part of the solution, and then before any action is committed we forget about it.  Life tends to … Read more

Take a look at our latest Newsletter.  Special thanks to volunteer editor Pete and the Newsletter Committee for their great work! CNA Newsletter Spring 2011 Final

Were your heating bills a little too high this past winter?  Or, when your windows and doors were closed, there was still a draft billowing through your house? The West Michigan Environmental Action Council (WMEAC) and the State of Michigan have selected neighborhoods in Grand Rapids to participate in the Better Buildings for Michigan program.  … Read more

I am pleased to announce that Briggs Park will be getting a brand new playground in just over 2 months!  With the help of KaBoom, the non-profit arm of Home Depot, and Amway, the kids of Creston will have a new playground to enjoy for years to come.  But this will not be possible without … Read more

#GRMI parks falls behind similar Midwest cities http://ow.ly/47BuW >>Every public school campus is a park #GRneeds both to be a great city

Changes to Grand Rapids’ housing ordinance took a big first step this past week.  The city commission passed a resolution to address the vacant property registration and single family rental registration and certification recommendations given to them last December.  Passing the resolution allows city staff to look into implementation and associated costs, while keeping the … Read more

Take action against cuts in $470/student Michigan K12 education funding–support public education NOW: http://ow.ly/3Z87H