Author: Jared Field

Fenton, MI — It was a perfect fall day in Fenton to celebrate the opening of the new ChoiceOne Bank Trail, creating an important new connection from the City of Linden through Fenton Township to the City of Fenton. The opening represents years of planning, community input and collaboration, and…

Grand Blanc Township, MI — Residents, local leaders and community partners gathered Wednesday evening in Grand Blanc Township to celebrate the completion of the new Embury-Cook Road Trail, another major addition to the growing Legacy Trails network across Flint and Genesee County. The celebration drew a large turnout, with many residents arriving on…

Genesee County, MI — Outdoor recreation has been an incredible asset to Genesee County residents for decades, and there’s so much more to come. Thanks to a partnership between Genesee County, The Mott Foundation, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, and the City of Flint, the 230-acre Flint State Park…

Photo credit: Jenifer Veloso | Charles Stewart Mott Foundation” Construction is officially underway on the Grand Traverse Greenway Trail in Flint, marking another important step toward expanding non-motorized transportation and recreation opportunities throughout the community. Phase one of the project will begin at Kearsley Street, where the trail will connect…

Genesee County, MI — To help Flint area communities complete nonmotorized trail expansion projects, the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation granted $1,030,000 to Genesee County to cover funding gaps for four trail segments. The four projects and the amounts are as follows: “Safe, connected trails and sidewalks are an excellent resource for…

Genesee County, MI — Thursday was a historic day for Grand Blanc Township, as local officials and community advocates came together to at the Historic Perry House to celebrate the newest extension of the Iron Belle Trail. Once fully completed, the non-motorized trail will follow a path of 2,000 miles…