We need your help pulling weeds on the Water Street Commons this Sunday
It’s been about a month since we called people together to help lay the trails around the Water Street Commons, and we figure it’s time meet again, for another few hours of work. This time, our primary...
View ArticleWater Street Commons thriving in the real world, taking root online
Now that the first snow has fallen, I’ve been spending a little less of my free time tending to plants, picking up trash and helping build things on the Water Street Commons, and a little more time on...
View ArticleA new sign at the Water Street Commons native prairie
Thanks to the hard work of a lot of people, we now have a proper sign explaining the history and significance of the Water Street Commons native prairie. Special thanks go out especially to native...
View ArticlePlantin’ in the Rain
I’m tempted to complain about yesterday’s massive storm, as it sent a few huge limbs crashing onto the fence in my backyard, and led to a considerable amount of screaming in my house, but it was...
View ArticleCelebrating Memorial Day by killing non-American invasive species on Water...
I know tomorrow is a holiday, and most of you already have plans, but, if you’re up for a little fresh air and exercise, and don’t feel like going to the parade, I’ll be out at the Water Street prairie...
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[Photo by filmmaker Adam Wright, taken at Ypsilanti's Water Street Commons sculpture park.]
View ArticleBringing life, recreation and business back to the Huron River
I had the good fortune not too long ago to have coffee with Huron River Watershed Council (HRWC) Executive Director Laura Rubin. While we didn’t have great deal of time to discuss the condition of the...
View ArticleYpsi Book Co-op meeting tonight at 7:30
Several months ago, our local used bookstore, Cross Street Books, was shut down by the City for various code violations. This led to a spirited conversation here on the site, during which almost...
View ArticleCelebrate Unfuck the World Day with a community potluck on Water Steet
This Saturday evening, between 4:00 and 7:00, Bee Roll and I will be hosting a potluck at the Art Hut on Water Street Commons to both raise donations for Ozone House in honor of Unfuck the World Day,...
View ArticleFive thoughts after watching Ypsilanti officials testify in International...
Last night, there was a special hearing at Ypsi City Hall, during which our Mayor, Mayor Pro-Tem, Police Chief, and Economic Development Director were all questioned under oath about their recent trip...
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