April 29, 2024

Join the Wild Ones Movement: Start a Chapter in Greater Newaygo County!

Starting a Wild Ones chapter in Greater Newaygo County is an excellent way to make a tangible difference in the environment and inspire others to embrace sustainable landscaping practices. By preserving native plants and promoting biodiversity, we can create healthier and more resilient ecosystems for ourselves and future generations. Get involved today, and together, let’s make Greater Newaygo County a shining example of the power of native plants and natural landscapes.

katie.c@nc-ec.org News and Blog 0 3 min read
April 29, 2024

Keep Our Community Safe and Clean: Participate in the Newaygo County Hazardous Waste Collection Day

Every year, households accumulate various useful products that, while useful, can threaten our health and environment if not disposed of properly. These are known as household hazardous wastes (HHW). These items are scattered throughout our homes, often without us realizing the potential harm they pose, from the garage to the bathroom. This is why the Newaygo County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on May 18th, 2024, is paramount for our community.

Lindy Colombini News and Blog 0 6 min read
April 28, 2024

Our Earth Historians Return: the 17-Year Cicadas

I was four years old when I first met the 17-year-old Cicadas emerging generation in northeast Illinois. We lived in the woods, and that late spring and early summer, the cicadas were all over them—chaotic, cacophonic, mesmerizing! Their gossamer wings and beady red eyes were a somewhat scary fascination, and I loved them. I carried them in my pockets and cared for them in leafed shoeboxes, only to have them delightfully let loose in the house.

I missed their return at ages 21 and 38, living elsewhere. At age 55, I was back at the place of my birth in the Oaks to help care for my mother. While living there again, I was honored and awed to reconnect with the great-great-great grandchildren of that tribal community I met when I was just four years old.

Sally Wagoner News and Blog 0 7 min read
April 28, 2024

Preserve the Natural Beauty of Newaygo: A Call to Action for Landowners

The path to sustainable growth and environmental stewardship must extend beyond governmental planning. The real change-makers are you—the private landowner. Your property is vital to the larger ecological puzzle, providing essential habitat for diverse plant and wildlife species. By embracing the role of a natural steward, you have the power to make a lasting impact.

katie.c@nc-ec.org News and Blog 0 4 min read
April 20, 2024

Champions of the Wild: Celebrating Sarah Pregitzer and Randy Butter’s Legacy and the Future of Newaygo’s Natural Habitats

In the heart of Newaygo County, a remarkable story of dedication and environmental stewardship unfolds—a story that deserves to be celebrated and continued. Sarah Pregitzer and husband, Randy Butters, after dedicating years to education and environmental conservation, embarked on a mission that would redefine the natural landscapes of Newaygo County. Their work, through the Newaygo Invasive Plant Project (NIPP), has not only combated the spread of invasive species but has also ignited a community-wide movement toward environmental awareness and action.

katie.c@nc-ec.org News and Blog 0 4 min read
April 1, 2024

Earth Day, Earth Month, Earth Always… www.earthday.org

In March of 1971, I was arrested with 11 other young folks who tried to save the last stand of trees on the campus of Northern Illinois University. We were supported by many, including the Executive Editor of the Chicago Tribune who offered to pay for our legal fees. We were released on our own recognizance, the charges were dropped…….and the trees came down for a new biology building.

That April I attended my first Earth Day event, one year after its inception.

Sally Wagoner News and Blog 0 5 min read

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