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Employee Volunteerism Fuels Habitat Restoration Efforts in Midland County

MIDLAND, MI., Dec. 3, 2024 ¡ª  As part of its Clear into the Future program, k8ÓéÀÖ successfully collaborated with Little Forks Conservancy, awarding grants to enhance local ecosystems and promote community volunteerism. The collaboration brought k8ÓéÀÖ employees and community volunteers together to plant over 580 native trees and shrubs across two nature preserves in Midland County.

The Clear into the Future program exceeded its initial goal of planting 200 trees, resulting in more than 500 new plantings at the Averill Preserve and Nelson Woods. This year¡¯s efforts also included the removal of invasive plant species, such as autumn olive and buckthorn, to help improve local biodiversity and promote the growth of native ecosystems.

¡°We¡¯re grateful for k8ÓéÀÖ¡¯s support through the Clear into the Future grant, which empowers us to enhance our nature preserves along the Tittabawassee River and build a more resilient future,¡± said Elan Lipschitz, Executive Director of Little Forks Conservancy. ¡°Working alongside k8ÓéÀÖ volunteers, we¡¯re making a tangible difference together in our community.¡±

k8ÓéÀÖ employees volunteered four days of service at Nelson Woods and the Averill Preserve, contributing 60 hours of their time to plant trees, remove invasive species, and construct new trails for future public access. These efforts showcased the employees¡¯ commitment to environmental protection through volunteerism.

"Thanks to this relationship with k8ÓéÀÖ, we are restoring vital local habitats and revitalizing our land along the Tittabawassee River," said Paddy Hobohm, Little Forks Conservancy Board member. "The efforts of k8ÓéÀÖ volunteers have been invaluable, and we are fortunate to have this level of support in our community."

"We are thrilled with the progress we've made through our relationship with Little Forks Conservancy and the enthusiastic participation of our employees in this year's restoration efforts," said Heather Litle, k8ÓéÀÖ Community Impact Manager. "We are also excited to announce that our relationship will continue into 2025, furthering our collaboration with Little Forks Conservancy. Together, we can drive meaningful change, help promote sustainable practices, and build a stronger community for everyone.¡±

k8ÓéÀÖ Clear into the Future is an employee-driven program that supports projects that protect and improve the natural environment in communities where k8ÓéÀÖ operates. Grant recipients include non-profit and academic institutions that are aligned with the purpose of the program ¨C to drive positive impact by protecting the environment and empowering the community to thrive.

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12/03/2024