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Michigan Plants: Pink Lady's Slipper
The Pink Lady's Slipper is a large, showy wildflower belonging the the orchid family. The heavily veined, deeply cleft pouch of this wild orchid is a distinctive characteristic of this species. Because this plant has an extremely long life cycle, the harvest of wild lady's slipper is often not sustainable and in Michigan it is not only illegal to pick but also to move.

The Michigan Shoutout page
The Michigan shout-out page is a place for you to post local events that our readers should check out, helpful advice for travelers from near and far, a favorite Michigan band or gallery and comments about pretty much whatever. Shout out, Michigan!

Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory - Belle Isle
This greenhouse and botanical garden is located on Belle Isle, just three miles east of downtown Detroit. The conservatory site contains formal perennial gardens, annual flower beds, a rose garden, and lily pond garden and permanent displays of rare flora, including one of the largest municipally owned collections of orchids in the nation.

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The Senior Corner
Web site for seniors and those who care for them. Articles, bulletin board, local links, regional links, statewide links, national & international links in convenient categories. Sponsored by the Traverse Area District Library.

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826michigan, a non-profit tutoring and writing center
826michigan is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting students ages 6 to 18 with their creative and expository writing skills, and to helping teachers inspire their students to write. (Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County)
Center for Michigan
Our objective is to develop and gain broad agreement on a strategic agenda to accelerate the transition through our present difficulties and encourage the rise of the next great Michigan. (Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County)
Citizens Research Council of Michigan
Factual, unbiased independent information on significant issues concerning state and local government organization and finance. CRC believes that the use of this information by policymakers will lead to sound, rational public policy in Michigan. (Livonia, Wayne County)
Community Foundation of St. Clair County
We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life in St. Clair County. We work with other nonprofits to help build capacity in the community, identify concerns, develope solutions to raise money & manage funds. (Port Huron, St. Clair County)
Detroit Synergy
A coalition of Detroit and metro-area residents who design, plan, program and promote initiatives that highlight Detroit as the place to experience, live, work, and grow! (Detroit, Wayne County)
Eastown
Eastown is Grand Rapids hippest neighborhood, featuring an eclectic mix of specialty shops and galleries, restaurants, coffee houses, entertainment venues, and other businesses. Visit our site for a directory, calendar and more. (Grand Rapids, Kent County)
Food Bank Council of Michigan
FBCM's mission is to provide statewide leadership to food banks in their efforts to alleviate hunger through the distribution of surplus food to those in need. (Lansing, Ingham County)
Friends of Tiger Stadium
A grass-roots effort to save Tiger Stadium from demolition. Help save one of the most historic ballparks in the world. (Detroit, Wayne County)
Glima Northwest
The mission of glimaNorthwest is to promote technology growth in northwest Michigan through education, networking and outreach. We also serve as a technology forum for business, government, and education within the community. (Traverse City, Grand Traverse County)
GoWarrenCity.com
GoWarrenCity.com is more than a web portal which gathers all the information about Warren and brings it to one place. It offers a new revolutionary concept with a self serve community site. Free business & nonprofit links, news & events. (Warren, Macomb County)
Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation
GTRCF manages a diverse collection of funds, involves volunteers, empowers youth to make a difference and fosters charitable giving in Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska and Leelanau Counties. (Traverse City, Grand Traverse County)
Junior Achievement of the Michigan Great Lakes, Inc
Junior Achievement educates and inspires young people to value free enterprise, business, and economics to improve the quality of their lives. (Grand Rapids, Kent County)
Keweenaw Now
Intended to be a community Web site including news of happenings in the Keweenaw Peninsula & UP. We are especially interested in issues affecting the quality of life, now and for future generations, in this area and in the Lake Superior watershed. (Hancock, Houghton County)
Kids Kicking Cancer
Kids Kicking Cancer is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that provides weekly classes for children, both inpatient and outpatient, in the mind-body techniques found in the martial arts. (Detroit, Wayne County)
Local First
Start-up nonprofit supporting locally owned businesses, farms, and community groups in West Michigan through initiatives focused on economic prosperity, environmental sustainability, and social responsibility. Visit for member directory, events & more! (Grand Rapids, Kent County)
Mackinac Center for Public Policy
A nonpartisan research and educational institute devoted to improving the quality of life for all Michigan citizens by promoting sound solutions to state and local policy questions through providing objective analysis of Michigan issues. (Midland, Midland County)
Michigan Barn Preservation Network
Barns are economic resources and symbols of our agriculture heritage and we are committed to rehabilitation of barns for agricultural, commercial, residential, and public uses. (Mt. Pleasant, Isabella County)
Michigan Coalition for Progress
We're an independent progressive group for the people of Michigan dedicated to holding our elected political leaders accountable. We are bringing people together to elect progressive leaders who are committed to moving Michigan forward. (Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County)
Michigan Heart Gallery
The Heart Gallery is a photographic exhibit of children in the foster care system who are waiting for a permanent family of their own through adoption. It is used to increase awareness about adoption and to recruit families for these children. (Jackson, Jackson County)
Michigan in Brief
A reference document about Michigan state government and public policy that ddresses more than 40 Michigan issues, presenting a glossary, background, a nonpartisan discussion of policy options, and sources of additional information. Free to view online. (Lansing, Ingham County)
Michigan Lighthouse Conservancy
This site contains basic information on each Michigan lighthouse and links to local preservation groups if they have a web site or where to call or write for more information. (Fenton, Genesee County)
Michigan Lighthouse Fund
Michigan has over 120 lighthouses - more than any other state. Having helped mariners navigate dangerous shoals and find safe harbors for decades, lighthouses themselves are now in danger. (DeWitt, Clinton County)
Michigan Mountain Biking Association
The Michigan Mountain Biking Association (MMBA) is a 501(C)(3) charitable non-profit corporation. We have over 2,500 members and nine chapters throughout Michigan. We are one of the largest affiliates of the International Mountain Bicycling Association. (Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County)
Neahtawanta Center
Through workshops, retreats and the bed and breakfast inn, people have gathered here to deepen their relationship with themselves, each other, the larger community and the earth. (Traverse City, Grand Traverse County)
NextEnergy
NextEnergy was founded to advance the Alternative Energy Technology (AET) industry in Michigan. Major technology thrusts include portable power generation, renewable fuels and hydrogen production for use within commercial and military applications. (Detroit, Wayne County)
PIRGIM: Public Interest Research Group In Michigan
PIRGIMís mission is to deliver persistent, result-oriented public interest activism that protects our environment, encourages a fair, sustainable economy, and fosters responsive, democratic government. Clean water, new energy and citizen activist tools. (Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County)
S. Fox Island Lighthouse Restoration Project
We are a non profit group working towards the preservation of the historic lighhouse (1887) on the most isolated island in Michigan. May sound like a daunting task, but we aim to succeed. Come join us. (Leland, Leelanau County)
SEMAFX - Southeast Michigan ACM SIGGRAPH chapter
SEMAFX is a network of creatives in the Computer Graphics and digital media fields in Michigan. Its mission to educate and network the workforce, increase awareness and grow Michigan's creative technology industry. (Royal Oak, Oakland County)
Spectrum Health
Spectrum Health is a not-for-profit health system in West Michigan with 7 hospitals and more than 140 service sites. We deliver the highest quality care to those in medical need through our 13,000 employees, 1,400 medical staff members and our volunteers. (Grand Rapids, Kent County)
The Heat and Warmth Fund (THAW)
The Heat and Warmth Fund (THAW) is an organization of representatives from Michigan businesses, community human services organizations, government agencies, & concerned private citizens working in partnership with area utility companies & energy providers (Detroit, Wayne County)
The Lighthouse of Oakland County, Inc.
Helps transform lives of low-income families & individuals by providing both immediate & long-term help & support. From emergency & supplemental food to permanent housing, counseling, education & more, Lighthouse helps people break the cycle of poverty. (Pontiac, Oakland County)
The Michigan Environmental Council
The Michigan Environmental Council(MEC) provides a collective voice for the environment at the local, state and federal levels. Since our inception in 1980, MEC has been responsible for countless victories for our environment. Join us in the fight. (Lansing, Ingham County)
The Senior Corner
Web site for seniors and those who care for them. Articles, bulletin board, local links, regional links, statewide links, national & international links in convenient categories. Sponsored by the Traverse Area District Library. (Cedar, Leelanau County)
Twin City Camera Club
TCCC was organized in 1933 and has met continuously ever since. We meet on the 2nd & 4th Mondays of each month, September-June, in our Club House located at 521 Elm Street in Saint Joseph, Michigan. Visit our website for photos and more. (St. Joseph, Berrien County)
Upper Peninsula Economic Development Alliance
The mission of the UPEDA is to enhance, link and promote the unique aspects of Michigan's Upper Peninsula as the superior location in which to invest and conduct business. (Escanaba, Delta County)
WARM Training Center
Promotes the development of resource efficient, affordable, healthy homes and communities through education, training and technical assistance. We also host the Metro Detroit Green Building Resource Directory. (Detroit, Wayne County)
WineMichigan
WineMichigan is an industry organization dedicated to defending the rights of Michigan wineries to ship to Michigan consumers. (Suttons Bay, Leelanau County)