Urbanwood News
Lansing’s City Pulse Visits Raven Farm
July 8, 2011
Urbanwood's Kelvin Potter shows Lansing's City Pulse around his business, Raven Farm Recycled Wood Products in Bath.
No More Chainsaw Massacres: The Comeback of the Urban Sawyer
July 8, 2011
Ann Arbor's Matt Grocoff tells readers of Old House Web about how urban wood enthusiasts are changing the way people think about sustainable lumber.
Urbanwood featured on WEMU’s Issues of the Environment
July 8, 2011
Paul Hickman shared stories about the Urbanwood Project and his own Urban Ashes business on WEMU.
Action Alert: Help us gain FSC recognition for urban forest products
January 3, 2011
The Urban Forest Products Alliance is asking friends and supporters to submit comments on FSC policy changes by January 15, 2011. See http://urbanwood.org/uploads/UFPA_FSC_Action_Alert_Cover.pdf for more information.
Urbanwood Project Grateful for USDA-FSMIP Support
March 30, 2010
The Urbanwood Project recently completed activities associated with a USDA Federal State Marketing Improvement Program grant.
See the Webinar: Utilization of Ash in the Wake of EAB
February 12, 2010
EAB University is a free series of webinars to bring you the latest information on EAB at your own computer. The Southeast Michigan RC&D Council presented information on the Utilization of Ash in the Wake of EAB on February 4, 2010. The full webinar can be viewed on the EAB University website.
Re-Art Gallery Seeks Urban Wood Artists
September 4, 2009
The Re-Art Gallery is a new gallery space that offers a unique opportunity for local artists to display their work for the over 6,000 monthly visitors to Recycle Ann Arbor's ReUse Center. The gallery has just announced that its October 2009 exhibits will feature Urban Wood Finished Works, showcasing fine art and woodcraft made from reclaimed local urban hardwoods. The show will run from October 4 - 31, 2009.
Even more lumber!
August 13, 2009
Have you checked out the store lately?
Lots of New Products Available—Visit our Store!
August 5, 2009
Have you checked out the store lately?
Contractor Needed to Assist with New Urban Wood Marketing Effort
July 26, 2009
The Southeast Michigan Resource Conservation and Development Council is seeking a short-term, part-time contractor to perform a variety of administrative and project management functions for the Marketing Urban Wood through Certification and Branding Project. Competitive candidates must have strong administrative experience, with excellent writing, organizational, and communications skills. Familiarity with forestry/wood products, green building/architecture, marketing/branding, or arboriculture is also preferred. Application deadline is August 14, 2009. See the full position description for more details.
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The Urbanwood Project is a cooperative partnership between the Southeast Michigan Resource Conservation and Development Council, Recycle Ann Arbor, Genesee Conservation District, the Genesee County Habitat for Humanity, and several local businesses. This program is supported by grants from USDA Forest Service Wood Education and Resource Center. Additional technical support is provided by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The Urbanwood Project is an equal opportunity employer and provider.