Battle Creek resident and Michigan native Loreen Nienwenhuis is in the middle of a third 1,000 miler within the Great Lakes basin. Continue Reading →
Another 1,000 miles of adventure
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Art
Paintings, books, music, plays and other arts are effective ways of communicating environmental issues.
Recent Stories
Chasing clouds
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Review: This character-rich tale is deep with history, context and lessons for environmental battles elsewhere. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Energy, Art, Books, David Poulson, review
Hiker built writing career one step at a time
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Great Lakes Echo recently caught up with Jim DuFresne, author of numerous travel and outdoor guidebooks for Michigan and elsewhere. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Recreation, 50 Hikes in Michigan, Art, Books, Hiking, Jim DuFresne
Back to the farm
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A memoir of pursuing sheep dreams. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Land, Agriculture, Art, Books, Current State, Podcasts
Wisconsin scientists unveil climate change narratives for 2070
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Will it take a disaster to respond to climate change?
A group of University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers on Wednesday released a series of detailed science-based scenarios envisioning life in 2070 in the Madison area’s Yahara Watershed.
The idea is to help people envision the effects of climate change before it worsens. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Climate, Art, Catch of the Day, Climate change, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Here’s how to cook those coveted morels
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It’s morel season in Michigan. The hard to cultivate, but delicious fungi is highly sought after by chefs. While many saute the mushroom in butter, there are plenty of other ways to cook the woodland delicacy. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Recreation, Art, Catch of the Day, Current State, food, podcast
New film showcases Michigan’s Au Sable River
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The River is a new film that tells the story of Michigan’s Au Sable River, covering the famous stream’s logging history of the 1860s, angling heritage, modern threats and spiritual value . Continue Reading →
Filed under: Water, Art, Fish, Rivers
“Little Traverse Bay” documents over a century of development
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The region began to boom as the area embraced a tourist-friendly identity, but surprisingly, many streets, buildings and community traditions have stayed firmly close to their origins of well over a hundred years ago. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Recreation, Art, Books
Authors “Canvas Detroit” for art’s impact on the urban environment
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In “Canvas Detroit,” Nichole Christian and Julie Pincus profile the Motor City’s brightest and most diverse of up and coming street artists. From murals on boulevards to grass sculptures, their work can actively improve the urban environment and shine a light on previously ignored and abandoned cityscapes. Detroit is a city that needs “problem solving,” Christian says, and art won’t solve it all. But the city is fostering a wickedly creative atmosphere that is ripe for revitalization. Christian recently explained to Great Lakes Echo the importance of street art and how it can revitalize a city. Continue Reading →
