Transit campaign wins big, and other news from the Ecology Center

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Date: May 27, 2014 8:10 AM
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May 2014 Transit enhancement supported overwhelmingly by voters "This vote marks a watershed moment for our region," according to Michael Garfield, director of the Ecology Center, after voters overwhelmingly approved the proposal to support enhanced public transit in Washtenaw County's urban core on the May 6 ballot... Read more >> 'Baby Non-Toxic Shopping Guide' includes Ecology Center research Ecology Center staff members Jennifer Canvasser and Jeff Gearhart contributed an entry on children's car seats to the Baby Non-Toxic Shopping Guide recently published by Women's Voices for the Earth... Read more >> Community Climate Partnership gaining momentum Funding to support a staff position for Ann Arbor's "Community-Facing Climate Action Program" is a major step forward in helping residents and businesses adapt to climate change and reduce their impact on it, according to Monica Patel, policy specialist at the Ecology Center... Read more >> Two hospitals are thinking local this month, serving up fresh Michigan asparagus "Bronson Battle Creek and Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo both signed the Healthy Food in Health Care pledge a few years ago and have been doing incredible work, not just featuring local, sustainable and healthy foods, but really making this the foundation of their food service operations," according to Nicki Milgrom, organizer with the Ecology Center's Healthy Food in Health Care program... Read more >> Six members re-elected to Ecology Center board Six members of the Ecology Center board of directors were re-elected at the organization's annual meeting last week. "These candidates have served the Ecology Center with skill and dedication and we're grateful that they are willing to continue to serve on our board," according to Michael Garfield, director of the Ecology Center... Read more >> Historic Indian Village Home & Garden Tour Indian Village, Detroit 2411 Iroquois Avenue Detroit, Michigan 48214 Saturday, June 7, 2014 10:00am - 5:00pm LocalMotionGreen at the Ecology Center will have a table full of helpful pesticide-free gardening tips, local resources, and information! Beautiful historic homes and gardens will be open to the public. Event includes local artist and food vendors. Tickets are available on-line or on-site. Grosse Pointe Garden Center's Annual Garden Tour Grosse Pointe War Memorial 32 Lake Shore Rd Grosse Pte Farms, MI 48236 Friday, June 20 2014 10:00am - Saturday, June 21 2014 4:00pm Come visit LocalMotionGreen at the Ecology Center at a beautiful pesticide-free garden on the 23rd Annual Garden Tour. Tickets are available at local retailers and the Grosse Pointe War Memorial or by calling the Garden Center: 313-881-7511 x206... read more >>. Stay connected! Follow us on: The Ecology Center works for a safe and healthy environment where people live, work, and play. 339 E. Liberty, Suite 300. Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA Make a donation to support projects of the Ecology Center. Unsubscribe here. Copyright 2014 Ecology Center. All Rights Reserved.