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Michiganders across the state are mobilizing for more than 40 events. They're aimed at educating people and planting trees. The events take place as the Michigan DNR is nearly halfway through its goal of planting 50 million trees by 2030.

Michigan Technological University researchers finds the majority of buildings in Detroit are farther than half a mile's walk from a park or recreational area.

For nearly 35 years, Anthony Benavides and the founders of a coalition have been the guardians of Clark Park in Detroit. Benavides said they have started to teach younger community members how to continue their work well into the future.

Cyclists and pedestrians will soon have an easier time getting around Detroit.What was once abandoned railroad track will become 7.5 miles of paved trails…