When it comes to learning, a lot hangs on keeping students engaged. So when DTE wanted to make a difference with local students, finding a way to make reading time special was a natural choice. Enter the hammock garden, a resource that gives kids a chance to connect...
With ambitious plans, sometimes it can take a while to see the impact. With others, the difference can happen quickly. The Detroit Tree Equity Partnership may have just been announced in fall, 2022, but it’s already having an effect on our community and our world. A...
On a cold, clear Saturday morning in late January, the fish were jumping, deer were grazing and dozens of bald eagles soared overhead at DTE Energy’s Monroe Power Plant. On the shore was a handful people, watching as the birds flew, played and settled on the branches...
It started with a hole. Nearby, a young tree was waiting to take root in its new home on a median across from St. John Lutheran Church in Detroit, a crowd watching as an urban forestry specialist expertly planted it in the ground on a warm fall day. Far from a...
How North Channel Began The story of North Channel began back in business owner Ron Ford’s garage in 2010. Ron and his family started brewing beer out of their garage as a hobby to try new flavors and different styles of beer. The beer was a huge hit, and it became a...
Michigan winters can be harsh on more than just our roads. As the temperature drops and you begin to hibernate indoors, your heating system starts working for the season. However, during extreme weather, your system is working overtime to keep you warm and this can...
