A couple of days ago I saw on facebook that Betsy Ratsch, from Betsy Ratsch Pottery, had commented on the amazing crabapple blooms in Ada Park on Buttrick. I decided to blast on over there and see what all the commotion was about and was sure glad I did. First off, there was this wonderful [...]
Opening this summer, the Downtown Market of Grand Rapids will be a year-round center for tantalizing aromas, juicy produce, and liberating experiences. This will change the way Grand Rapidians live. Local farmers and chefs are coming together in a big way: a three-story, 138,000-square-foot way. According to a study conducted [...]
Several weeks ago while at a professional organization luncheon, I heard Grand Rapids native Brian Weaver refer to Grand Rapids as “our sleepy little town.” At first I was a bit stunned. With the recent memories of Rob Bliss events, downtown revitalization, and our world renowned Art Prize, “sleepy” is [...]
ADA FLOODING 2013 UPDATE: 4/19/13, evening… downtown Ada is starting to flood. Ada Drive is now impassable. The river is clearly higher than it was just a few hours ago. LOWELL FLOODING 2013 UPDATE 4/19/13 GRAND RAPIDS FLOODING 2013 4/18/13 Because of the flooding in Grand Rapids I spent my afternoon and evening exploring the [...]
I’m looking forward to ArtPrize this year. I have a great piece to enter, was mesmerized by the Chinese Lantern Launch in 2012 and Time Magazine listed Grand Rapids’ ArtPrize as a top five festive event that people won’t want to miss in 2013. All in all, after two years of sitting on the sidelines, I’m [...]
As warm weather pays a visit and entertains staying, a trip to Western Michigan University’s Asylum Lake Preserve is a must. Leash up your dog or grab your bike and head over to explore 274 beautiful acres. The large expanse sits on the West fork of the Portage Creek Watershed, [...]
In its 43rd year this year, Earth Day is celebrated in almost 200 countries. Celebrated on April 22nd every year, Earth Day was created as a global day of observation towards supporting and preserving the environment. On this day, we are reminded of the damage being done to our planet, and what we can do [...]
Celebrate Earth Day across Michigan is an article from: A Healthier Michigan
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