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This week’s low-pressure, high-impact move.

Plants shouldn’t be a deadly trap for the very bees and butterflies we’re trying to save. Neonicotinoids (neonics for short) are just that, and many nurseries sell plants treated with the toxic chemical. Does your favorite nursery use it?

We’ve made it easy to ask.

Best places to buy native plants in Michigan

Not sure where to start?

We’ll send you simple, local-friendly resources on where to find native plants — and why they matter for your local ecosystem.

Yes to more plants, please!

What’s happening around us.

Michiganders just set a new record, hitting a 26% recycling rate – nearly double where we were six years ago. While we’re below the national average, it’s worth celebrating and seeing how experts think we can improve.

Not sure where to begin?

Whether you have five minutes or five hours, there are plenty of ways to show the planet some love. Perfection not required.

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