ALT Illustration of birds flying. Text says, 'June 19th, Juneteenth, Freedom Day.'

ALT Refugia (reh-FU-jee-ah) is a biological term describing places of shelter where life endures in times of crisis, such as a volcanic eruption, fire, or stressed climate. Ideally, these refugia endure, expand, and connect so that new life emerges. Debra Rienstra applies this concept to human culture and faith, asking, In this era of ecological devastation, how can Christians become people of refugia? How can we find and nurture these refugia, not only in the biomes of the earth, but in our human cultural systems and in our spiritual lives? How can we apply all our love and creativity to this task as never before?

ALT There are 10 aquatic plants on Michigan's invasive species watch list.

ALT Water in background. Text: Great Lakes & Fresh Water Week.

ALT Boat shrink-wrap will be recycled through the Recycle Run program. Photo courtesy of Michigan Recycling Coalition.