Author: Nico Bradford

Nico is completing their journalism degree at MSU with a concentration in Environmental, Science and Health reporting. They are also double minoring in Environmental and Sustainability Studies and in Environmental Social Sciences. They are passionate about science communications and hope to write stories that engage and empower communities. Prior to their work with ELI, Nico wrote for Great Lakes Echo. In their free time, they love to forage, play the piano and start too many art projects.
Planning Moves Forward for Great Lakes Folk Festival Revival

Planning Moves Forward for Great Lakes Folk Festival Revival

The festival was last held in 2017, but recently a committee was put together to explore bringing it back.

As Book Bans Increase Nationally, ELPL Celebrates Intellectual Freedom

As Book Bans Increase Nationally, ELPL Celebrates Intellectual Freedom

ELPL’s Freedom to Read Week kicked off Sept. 22 with a performance of “Inherit the Wind” from the MSU Department of Theatre.

Local Organization Celebrates Raising $1 Million in Charitable Donations

Local Organization Celebrates Raising $1 Million in Charitable Donations

After starting with 41 members in 2010, Greater Lansing 100+ Women Who Care has grown to around 200 members strong.

It’s Not Just You, Mosquitoes Are Getting Worse

It’s Not Just You, Mosquitoes Are Getting Worse

A warmer, wetter climate has brought more mosquitoes.

Invasion! East Lansing’s Fight Against Invasive Plants

Invasion! East Lansing’s Fight Against Invasive Plants

Invasive plants can be found throughout East Lansing, with some species in nearly all of the city’s parks.

EL Hosting Events to Address Climate Change’s Impact on Older Residents

EL Hosting Events to Address Climate Change’s Impact on Older Residents

The series of events includes a talk with author Danielle Arigoni, followed by a community discussion and a community planning workshop.

ELPS Selected to Host Multicultural Student Achievement Network Annual Conference

ELPS Selected to Host Multicultural Student Achievement Network Annual Conference

According to the MSAN’s about page, “MSAN is a national coalition of multiracial school districts learning, growing, and working together toward the goal of improving access, opportunity, and achievement for students of color.”