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Livi talks about accessibility of local foods, farmers markets, and moving to a new city one day.

Mackenzie and Dominick discuss local food from a past perspective growing up in different areas of the U.S. and how the local food experience has changed since coming to college in Ann Arbor, MI.

Anna and her dad have an interesting conversation about the climate crisis...

We discussed how Olivia’s relationship with local food has changed as she’s grown up and moved to a different city. We also addressed common barriers that people face when trying to access local food.

Mish and Esti talk about food systems status quo and ways to improve it

Judy Schumacher (76) talks with her granddaughter Sam (21) about her, her family's and her community's plans and preparations (or lack thereof) in anticipation of local climate emergencies. Judy resides in a rural neighborhood that is more locally self-sufficient than...

Melina Slone reflects on her experience in Environment 361 and the various concepts and strategies she has learned about. These ideas will be used moving forward in her career and are explained to the Great Lakes community.

Tiernan discusses her main take-aways from ENV 361, namely the importance of intrinsic motivation, future-based prospection, and using interventions that are reliable and durable. She explains their significance in terms of the climate crisis, community resilence, and energy descent to...

I sat down with my roommate Catherine to discuss her family’s relationship with local food and her thoughts about the importance of eating locally in promoting sustainability.

A conversation about how one neighborhood came together as a community to fight climate change. A shift to electric vehicles, solar power, alternative lawns, local shops, and the importance of education and fighting social barriers.

Marney and David speak on the importance of community togetherness when it comes to dealing with the climate crisis. Through envisioning the future, behavior changes, and open conversations climate goals can be achieved.

CSA’s that didn’t go according to plan and the benefits of the local food system beyond that of the actual food.