Invasive species expert teaches volunteers to overcome ‘plant blindness’

Invasive species expert teaches volunteers to overcome ‘plant blindness’
Great Lakes Echo

By Anna Ironside

Caroline Miller is a botanical technologist at Michigan State University’s W.J. Beal Botanical Garden, as well as a master’s student. Her work has made her a driving force behind restoration projects on campus and beyond. From invasive species removal days to a growing movement to replace traditional turf lawns with

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Lucknow volunteer recognized for outstanding community service

Lucknow volunteer recognized for outstanding community service
The Lucknow Sentinel
The Lucknow and District Chamber of Commerce awarded their 2025 Community Service Award to longtime local volunteer Cheryl Johnston.
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Ripley Reunion providing funds to 36 community groups, initiatives

Ripley Reunion providing funds to 36 community groups, initiatives
The Lucknow Sentinel
The 2025 event raised more than $200,000.
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Planning underway for 2028 Lucknow Reunion

Planning underway for 2028 Lucknow Reunion
The Lucknow Sentinel
Excitement is already building for the next Lucknow Reunion, set to take place June 30 to July 3, 2028, in commemoration of the town’s 170th anniversary. Lucknow area residents Tracey Simpson, Morten Jakobsen, and Cheryl Johnston have been appointed as co-chairs to oversee the event and are currently seeking volunteers
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