Ann Arbor Environment

CITY GUIDE

Environment

Adopt-A-Park

Brings together organizations, corporations, neighbors, and citizens to care for Ann Arbor parks by planting trees, flowers, and assisting in cleanup. adopt-a-park@a2gov.org, www.a2gov.org/adopt-a-park V

Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver
994–3029

Ecology Center

Statewide environmental advocacy and education. Expertise in environmental health, clean vehicles, land use, and waste management. Programs for schools and youth groups. Annual EcoRide bike-a-thon in June. Online resources. www.ecocenter.org V

117 N. Division [map]
761–3186

Environmental House Energy & Green Building Resource Center

Simulated ecofriendly house inside the ReUse Center. Information and library; displays of materials; education and assistance in green building technology. Free tours and consultations by appointment. info@recycleannarbor.org, www.environmentalhouse.org

Recycle Ann Arbor, 2420 South Industrial
662–6288

Growing Hope

Teams up with community groups and schools to develop 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. Market accepts credit cards and EBT. info@growinghope.net, www.growinghope.net V

P.O. Box 980129, Ypsilanti 48198
786–8401

MSU Extension Horticulture and Natural Resources Program

Information and educational assistance on pest management, pesticide safety, insect and plant problems identification, disposal of household and agricultural toxics, groundwater protection, water quality and shoreline management, and value-added agriculture. The Consumer Horticulture Program provides information and educational programs for home gardeners and all aspects of home horticulture. Garden Hotline: 997-1819 U

705 N. Zeeb [map]
997-1678

Natural Area Preservation

City government unit that protects and restores Ann Arbor’s natural areas. Staff and volunteers conduct stewardship workdays, perform invasive species control and prescribed burns, and survey butterflies, birds, frogs, toads, and salamanders. www.a2gov.org/nap V

Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver
996–3266

Project Grow

Administrates community gardening sites at 12 Ann Arbor locations. Offers a variety of programs and classes for adults and children on topics such as composting, organic gardening, heirlooms, low vision gardening, and water quality gardening. Permanent raised beds available for seniors and gardeners with disabilities; also, plots for children. info@projectgrowgardens.org, www.projectgrowgardens.org S, V

1831 Traver [map]
996–3169