Outdoors

Coverage of parks, camps, trails, river and riverside activities, lake and lakeshore activities during all seasons.

Rural & Small Town Summit brings leaders together around shared priorities

Township supervisors, clerks, and elected officials came together to share ideas, identify gaps, and explore opportunities that could help rural communities thrive together rather than tackle issues alone.

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Community comes together to build new KaBOOM! playground in Emmett Township

Emmett Township is building a brand-new, playground designed by elementary school students. Their visions included adventurous elements like ziplines, tunnels, and imaginative play spaces.

Kinzer Family Farm offers a quiet, inclusive getaway in Yale

This family-owned farm is a place where families, especially those who may not feel comfortable in public spaces, can spend time outdoors on their own terms.

Master Gardener fuels Native Plant movement in St. Clair County

Jeanne Mackay's lifelong interest in the outdoors and becoming a Master Gardener sparked an over-decade-long journey of tending native gardens across the Blue Water Area. She feels it’s her duty to educate the public on the importance of native species.

$30,000 Grant Strengthens Outreach for Youth in Our Community

Through a recent $30,000 grant from the Community Foundation, made possible by the generosity of our donors, The Harbor SOP is able to continue serving at-risk youth during a time of significant funding uncertainty.

Marine City wayfinding project launches action plan for economic growth

New wayfinding signage will connect four business districts and help boost the local economy.

Pickleball 365 serves up nonstop action in Fair Haven

When owners Bob and Deanna Lorincz were introduced to the sport and fell in love with it, they noticed there was a need for a space like this in their community. Since opening last Spring, the facility serves up nearly 2,500 players each month.

Thumb Art Spark igniting creativity throughout Michigan’s Thumb

Designed to make public art easier to imagine, fund, and install, the platform at ThumbArtSpark.com helps communities share project ideas, identify potential art sites, connect with experienced artists, and explore sponsorship and funding pathways.

A Seat at My Table: Where Black family history lives in the present

This month at the Port Huron Museum, the third installment in a community-rooted exhibit series invited local Black families to share their history, genealogy, and heritage through personal installations.

Community Foundation and Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation partner to strengthen rural philanthropy through fellowship

The Community Foundation of St. Clair County is deepening its long-term commitment to rural communities by welcoming Collin Holzberger as its new Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Rural Philanthropy Fellow.

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