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Walk + Roll to School Day 2026

Walk and Roll to School Day (WR2SD) is a national event that builds awareness for communities to be more walkable by planning bike themed events at community schools.   In Michigan, WR2SD is presented by Michigan Fitness Foundation’s Safe Routes … read more Walk + Roll to School Day 2026→

Posted on September 3, 2026 in News
Citizen Planner 2026 Virtual

Michigan State University Extension is hosting three zoom-connected locations in the UP for Citizen Planner! This program begins Monday October 5, registration closes September 25. Local officials have a responsibility to help their communities manage the impacts of economic change … read more Citizen Planner 2026 Virtual→

Posted on September 2, 2026 in News, Training, Webinar
Ely Township Master Plan: Public Review and Comment

The Ely Township Master Plan draft for 2026-2046 is now available for public review and comment!  This plan represents over a year of work from the planning commission, board members, planners, and community members to provide Ely Township with a … read more Ely Township Master Plan: Public Review and Comment→

Posted on September 1, 2026 in News
Renewable Energy Fundamentals Workshop

Renewable Energy Fundamentals Workshop, presented by MSUe: The questions are growing. Across Michigan, communities are being asked to consider utility-scale solar, wind, and battery energy storage system projects. Along with these proposals come questions about safety, farmland and marginal land, environmental … read more Renewable Energy Fundamentals Workshop→

Posted on August 13, 2026 in Training