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A working collection of resources to assist in capacity building and amplifying urban conservation in Michigan.
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Local Voices + Projects
Conservation leaders in Southeast Michigan gathered to discuss regional challenges and successes.
Heart of the Lakes and Parallel Solutions hosted a session at the mParks Conference & Tradeshow in Lansing to discuss increasing accessibility to natural areas near urban centers and ensuring these centers are welcomed, culturally relevant, designed with environmental conditions and climate impacts in mind, and co-created with the community members for whom these areas will serve should be a priority to ensure the outdoors are enjoyed by everyone, regardless of ZIP code, background or income.
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Detroit shares their stories about their work to protect and promote open spaces in populated areas. Partners: Sigal Hemy, Detroit Parks Coalition and Alex Allen, Chandler Park Conservancy Muskegon shares their stories about their work to protect and promote open spaces in populated areas. Partners: Pete DeBoer, Community Foundation for Muskegon County and Bob Lukens, Visit Muskegon |
Saginaw shares their stories about their work to protect and promote open spaces in populated areas. Partners: Brian Keenan-Lechel, Saginaw County Parks and Rob Brown, First Ward Community Center |
Sammy Time Sessions
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Megan Motil, Parallel Solutions' Founder and Principal, presents observations and themes from recent one-on-one interviews and small group stakeholder conversations with those working on conservation efforts in populated areas across the state. The session closes with the capacity and tools identified as necessary to advance this work at the individual and organizational levels. |
What is urban conservation? Why does it matter and who benefits? What does it take to make it work? Learn from the experiences of northern Ohio-based Western Reserve Land Conservancy in this 60-minute Sammy Time session. This Sammy Time session was hosted by Heart of the Lakes with support from the C. S. Mott Foundation. |
Research + Presentations
RESEARCH
Outside in 5 - REI
Research and report on understanding issues around environmental justice and DEI - Dr. Jalonne White-Newsom
Urban Conservation Assessment - Parallel Solutions
PRESENTATIONS
Local partners + programs - Detroit projects
Local partners + programs - Muskegon projects
Local partners + programs - Saginaw projects
Opportunities for Urban Conservation - Western Reserve Land Conservancy
Public Spaces + Private Money - Heart of the Lakes and The Conservation Fund
Urban Parks, Programs + Partnerships - Heart of the Lakes and Parallel Solutions
Outside in 5 - REI
Research and report on understanding issues around environmental justice and DEI - Dr. Jalonne White-Newsom
Urban Conservation Assessment - Parallel Solutions
PRESENTATIONS
Local partners + programs - Detroit projects
Local partners + programs - Muskegon projects
Local partners + programs - Saginaw projects
Opportunities for Urban Conservation - Western Reserve Land Conservancy
Public Spaces + Private Money - Heart of the Lakes and The Conservation Fund
Urban Parks, Programs + Partnerships - Heart of the Lakes and Parallel Solutions
Out of State Projects
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Former construction and demolition debris landfill in Cleveland, OH developed into a public park. Virtual tour of the Garden of 11 Angels. The tragic murder of 11 women in Mt. Pleasant, Ohio between 2007 and 2009 is the sad genesis of this important neighborhood project. Overview of urban programs featuring work and properties in Slavic Village. |
Combining all 30,000 vacant and abandoned lots in Cleveland into vibrant spaces. Local community activists, residents, elected officials, business owners, and family members of the 11 Angels were on hand to witness the grand opening of the Garden of Eleven Angels. Construction of a gravel bed to temporary home over 70 trees that will be planted around Cleveland. |