Sweet Connections
In Detroit

City:  Detroit
Event: Sugarbush Ceremonial Tapping
Open Space: Rouge Park
Category:  Open Outdoors

A partnership between the National Wildlife Federation, the city of Detroit, and local advocacy groups links youth to Indigenous knowledge through the tradition of making maple syrup in Rouge Park. This connection between cultural heritage, ecological awareness, and urban green spaces illustrates how cities can foster meaningful outdoor experiences that honor both people and place.

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