Ann Arbor Environment

CITY GUIDE

Environment

Adopt-A-Park

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

Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver
997–1719

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. Library open during school year Mon.–Fri. 1–5 p.m., in summer by appointment. info@ecocenter.org, 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@environmentalhouse.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. info@growinghope.net, www.growinghope.net V

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

Natural Area Preservation

City government unit that protects and restores Ann Arbor’s natural areas. Volunteers help with monitoring, inventories, stewardship workdays, and ecological burns. nap@a2gov.org, www.a2gov.org/nap V

Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver
996–3266

Project Grow

Sponsors community gardening sites at 10 Ann Arbor locations. Reserve plots by early Mar. Composting, organic gardening, and gardening classes for children and adults. Permanent raised beds available for seniors and gardeners with disabilities; also, plots for children. info@projectgrowgardens.org, www.projectgrowgardens.org S, V

Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver
996–3169