Simone Lightfoot’s Archive

Detroit Community Garden

What Does Green Mean To African Americans?

 |  Aug 8, 2011

As a child my sisters and I would sometimes share bath water and shop at the Goodwill for Sunday dresses.  My great grandma would unearth worms to go fishing and … Read more

Asian Carp: Not Grandma’s Type of Fish

 |  Jul 21, 2011

Early memories of fishing with our grandma included regular warnings to never eat the carp! As a child, the actively agile carp was a tough fish to get into the … Read more

Detroit

Green Equity Is Mission Essential

,  |  May 17, 2011

Simone Lightfoot heads up regional urban initiatives for the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) Great Lakes Regional Center. She integrates the work of the NWF with the region’s urban green efforts … Read more

Recycling Truck

Public Attacks Are Green Attacks

 |  Apr 26, 2011

Simone Lightfoot heads up regional urban initiatives for the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) Great Lakes Regional Center. She integrates the work of the NWF with the region’s urban green efforts … Read more

Urban Green Initiatives and the 2010 Elections

 |  Dec 20, 2010

The weeks leading up to election 2010 were exhausting, from helping family members navigate absentee ballots, to engaging the faith community.  Not to mention taking part in political conversations, strategy … Read more