This week, read about donating excess fresh produce, EGLE Classroom and invasive mushrooms





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"MI Environment Digest - Sept. 5, 2025"

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Empowering Michigan Schools for a Greener Future: Back to School with EGLE Classroom [ [link removed] ]

"September 4, 2025"

EGLE is highlighting key initiatives aimed at fostering sustainability in schools across the state.

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Students from the Universal Learning Academy’s Green School Committee.

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Too many zucchini, tomatoes, cucumbers, oh my! No worries, donate! [ [link removed] ]

"September 3, 2025"

Donating surplus produce from your home, school or community garden is a great way to reduce food waste and support your community with increased access to healthy, fresh, locally grown food.

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Man next to pickup truck with free tomatoes at Baraga State Park. Credit: Tyler Leipprandt & Michigan Sky Media LLC.

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Popular golden oyster mushrooms now invading Michigan forests [ [link removed] ]

"September 2, 2025"

Imported mushrooms are now growing in the wild in areas of the Midwest, including Michigan’s southern Lower Peninsula.

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Fungal ecologist Aishwarya Veerabahu stands beside a patch of golden oyster mushrooms.

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