Photo by Katt Yukawa, Unsplash.
By Pat Stinson
We want to pause a moment to look back at the nonprofit organizations we highlighted or mentioned in our stories this year. If one of these stories touched you in some way, please consider donating to one or more of these organizations. Be sure to consult your accountant for IRS rules regarding tax deductions.
AFFEW, A Few Friends for the Environment of the World, affew.org
Story: “Harnessing wind in Mason County”, Aug. 9, 2023
Australian Sheperd Rescue of Michigan, arim.org
“Gifts from a Rescue Dog”, Nov. 22, 2023
Arcadia Lions, e-clubhouse.org/sites/arcadiami
Story: “Arcadia Daze takes flight with Quimby author”, Aug. 30, 2023
Circle Rocking S Children’s Farm, circlerockingsfarm.org
Story: “Get your pet blessed”, Aug. 30, 2023
Citizens Climate Lobby, facebook.com/CCLMichigan
Story: “’2040’ film: climate solutions possible now”, March 29, 2023
Dark Sky Michigan, darkskymichigan.org
Story: “Dark Sky Week raises awareness“, April 15, 2023
Earthwork Music, earthworkmusic.com
“Ludington to host Earthwork tour”, March 29, 2023
Elizabeth Lane Oliver Arts Center, oliverartcenterfrankfort.org
Stories:
“The Persistence of Pottery”, Nov. 22, 2023
“Local artists in Terrain Biennial”, Oct. 11, 2023
Friends of Ludington State Park, friendsofludingtonstatepark.org
Story: “Snowshoeing hikes for all”, Jan. 11, 2023
Friends of Orchard Beach State Park, orchardbeachfriends.org
Stories:
“Snowshoeing hikes for all”, Jan. 11, 2023
“Dark Sky Week raises awareness”, April 15, 2023
Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy, gtrlc.org
Stories:
“The Hearts that saved the Arcadia Dunes”, April 26, 2023
“Guided wildflower walks offered in May”, April 26, 2023
“New trails at Lower Woodcock Lake”, April 26, 2023
Great Lakes Environmental Festival, glef.us
Story: “2nd annual Great Lakes Environmental Festival coming to Manistee”, April 1, 2023
Grier Music Festival, dorothygriermusic.com
Story: “Idlewild music fests draw on rich local history”, May 24, 2023
Idlewild African American Chamber of Commerce, IAACC.com
Story: “Idlewild music fests draw on rich local history”, May 24, 2023
International Dark Sky Association, darksky.org
Story: “Dark Sky Week raises awareness”, April 15, 2023
Invasive Species Network, habitatmatters.org
Story: “Papermaking workshop cuts the mustard”, Oct. 11, 2023
Lake County Historical Society, facebook.com/lakecountyhistoricalsociety/
Story: “An Idlewilder’s place in Black history”, Feb. 15, 2023
Lakeside Club of Manistee County, lakesideclubmanistee.org
Story: “Grand Ball to feature Victorian theme”, Nov. 7, 2023
Ludington Area Center for the Arts (LACA), ludingtonartscenter.org
Stories:
“‘Art Snake Road Show’ travels to Ludington”, April 26, 2023
“Ludington to host Earthwork tour”, March 29, 2023
Manistee Conservation District, manisteecd2.org
Story: “Papermaking workshop cuts the mustard”, Oct. 11, 2023
Michigan Legacy Art Park, michlegacyartpark.org
Story: “Art Park begins Michigan Blue installation”, May 26, 2023
Minnehaha Brewhaha Festival, musicmovesme.org
Story: “Minnehaha Brewhaha celebrates…”, Aug. 30, 2023
Moms Demand Action, momsdemandaction.org
Story: “Shannon Watts and the Moms”, March 29, 2023
Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science, niacs.org
Story: “’2040’ film: climate solutions possible now”, March 29, 2023
Old Growth Forest Network, oldgrowthforest.net
Story: “’2040’ film: climate solutions possible now”, March 29, 2023
Pines of Arcadia, pinesofarcadia.org
“Meet the ‘See What You Feel’ Artists”, Aug. 30, 2023
Portage Lake Association, www.onekama.info
Story: “Near and Farr Friends winter 2023 schedule announced”, Jan. 11, 2023
Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, ramsdelltheatre.org
Stories:
“Local artists in Terrain Biennial”, Oct. 11, 2023
“Tribute bands: The beat goes on”, June 28, 2023
“Local art exhibit highlights African American Artists”, Feb. 15, 2023
Society for the Preservation of the S.S. City of Milwaukee, carferry.com
Story: “Ghost Ship ready for ghouls and boos”, Oct. 11, 2023
Spirit of the Woods Chapter, North Country Scenic Trail, northcountrytrail.org SOW page
Story: “Spirit of the Woods Chapter, North Country Scenic Trail”, Aug. 9, 2023
Spirit of the Woods Conservation Club, spiritofthewoodsconservation.com
Story: “Spirit of the Woods Conservation Club”, Aug. 30, 2023
Spirit of the Woods Music Association, spiritofthewoods.org
Story: “Spirit of the Woods, Part One”, May 24, 2023
Spirit of the Woods Garden Club, SOWgardenclubfacebook, spiritofthewoodsgc@gmail.com
Story: “Spirit of the Woods, Part Two”, June 28, 2023
Trout Unlimited-Great Lakes, facebook.com/GreatLakesTU
Story: “’2040′ film: climate solutions possible now”, March 29, 2023
The Vogue Theatre, voguetheatremanistee.org
Stories:
“2nd annual Great Lakes Environmental Festival coming to Manistee”, April 1, 2023
“‘2040’ film: climate solutions possible now”, March 29, 2023
“Space News: Look to the sky and screen”, Jan. 11, 2023
Editor’s note: If you find you have a little left in your account after donating to the above causes, please consider a donation to Freshwater Reporter. The paper is not a nonprofit organization, and your donation is not tax deductible. However, your contribution will help keep the press rolling in 2024 and will be accepted with our deep appreciation. Go to: freshwater-reporter.com/contact-us.
