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Adopt-A-Park
Brings together organizations, corporations, neighbors, and others to care for Ann Arbor parks by planting trees and flowers and assisting in cleanup.
adopt-a-park@a2gov.org,
a2gov.org/adopt-a-park VLeslie Science Center, 1831 Traver [map]
794-6627
Ecology Center
Works on issues such as clean energy and environmental health, land use, local food, and others. Annual Dance for the Earth in April; fall dinner in November. Online resources at
ecocenter.org or
healthystuff.org V339 E. Liberty [map]
761-3186
Green Building Resource Center
info@recycleannarbor.org,
environmentalhouse.org VRecycle Ann Arbor, 2420 South Industrial [map]
662-6288
Growing Hope
Teams up with neighborhoods, schools, community groups, and families to develop and sustain organic gardens. Demonstration gardens and greenhouses, community education series, after-school programs for at-risk youth, neighborhood beautification projects. Serves primarily low-income, underserved, and at-risk county residents. Produce donated to participants or people in need.
info@growinghope.net,
growinghope.net VP.O. Box 980129, Ypsilanti 48198
786-8401
MSU Extension Horticulture and Natural Resources Program
Information and education on pest management, pesticide safety, identification of plant problems and insects, disposal of household and agricultural toxics, groundwater protection, and water quality. The
Consumer Horticulture Program focuses on home horticulture. Garden Hotline: 997-1819
U705 N. Zeeb [map]
997-1678
Natural Area Preservation
City government unit protects and restores Ann Arbor's natural areas. Staff and volunteers conduct stewardship workdays, perform invasive species control and prescribed burns, and survey birds, butterflies, frogs, salamanders, and toads.
nap@a2gov.org,
a2gov.org/nap VLeslie Science Center, 1831 Traver [map]
794-6627
Project Grow
Administers 17 community gardening sites. The Discovery Garden program offers raised beds for seniors and those with disabilities, plus children's plots and classes. Programs on topics such as composting, heirloom plants, organic and low-vision gardening, and water quality.
info@projectgrowgardens.org,
projectgrowgardens.org S, VP.O. Box 130293, AA 48113
996-3169
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