TOOLS DONATED TO support urban forestry and farming program
Empowering the Work of the Detroit Partnership for Food, Learning and Innovation
By Timber Oakman
Social Forestry Foundation was honored to have recently donated a variety of tools to the Detroit Partnership for Food, Learning and Innovation (DPFLI), which is a program of Michigan State University Extension.
The DPFLI serves as Michigan State University’s first urban agriculture center, dedicated to research and programming to improve the quality of life for Detroit residents and farmers.
“It’s a wonderful center that has brought some invaluable opportunities to the local community that it serves in Detroit,” said Tod Hardin, co-director of Social Forestry Foundation. “The tools will be available to volunteers and local residents, which is a perfect compliment to our mission of providing equal access to all aspects of forestry and sustainable farming.”
Volunteers hard at work at the DPLFI center in Northwest Detroit.
The site, located in northwest Detroit, is just under 3.5 acres on the former grounds of Thomas C. Houghten Elementary School. T.C. Houghten is the grandfather and great grandfather of MSU alumni, and members of his family have made financial contributions and been involved in the site’s development. MSU selected the location in partnership with the City of Detroit and community members based on accessibility and presence of urban agriculture in the surrounding area.
The facility also serves as a community space for recreation, respite, and connecting with nature – making it a truly invaluable resource to the community members of Northwest Detroit.
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