SRP Design Studio, LLC

09/12/2025

The longest state-designated trail in the U.S. just got a little longer with the completion of another stretch of the Iron Belle Trail.

06/22/2025

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Brazil just deployed a robot that plants 100 trees an hour — and it’s rewriting reforestation

In the Amazon basin, Brazilian engineers have deployed a reforestation robot that’s moving faster than any team of humans ever could. Called Plantio-100, the machine rolls across deforested land, scans soil conditions, and plants saplings at a rate of 100 per hour.

What makes it revolutionary isn’t just speed — it’s precision. The robot uses AI to choose native species based on real-time nutrient data, humidity, and shade. It doesn’t follow a grid — it follows the logic of a natural forest.

Each sapling is injected with biodegradable mycorrhizal fungi to help roots take hold in tough, eroded soil. The robot also tracks survival rates, returning to areas where plants need rehydration or pest protection.

This method has shown 87% sapling survival — nearly double the rate of older mass-planting programs. And since it’s solar-powered, it works deep in remote terrain without roads or refueling.

Brazil is now training dozens more of these robots for use in both rainforest and savanna zones — an autonomous army of forest builders.

06/20/2025

The public survey for the Benzie County Recreation & Cultural Plan is online and ready for your input! Your thoughts and opinions will help guide the updated plan. Please share!

https://www.benzieco.gov/news_detail_T6_R34.php

06/19/2025

06/12/2025

Monday, June 16, 6-8pm! Come find us and enjoy the festivities in Thompsonville! We'll have info on Benzie County Parks and activities so you can share your thoughts and ideas on County Parks. The Community Survey will also KICK-OFF at this event! HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

06/12/2025

We'll be at Thompsonville Summerfest on Monday, June 16, 6-8pm! Come find us and enjoy the festivities in Thompsonville! We'll have info on Benzie County Parks and activities so you can share your thoughts and ideas on County Parks. The Community Survey will also KICK-OFF at this event! HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

https://sites.google.com/view/benzie-county-rec-plan-update

06/05/2025

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🌳 Exciting News for Harrison City Park! 🌳

Big changes are coming in Spring 2026! We’re thrilled to announce a major park improvement project that will enhance the experience for all our residents and visitors.

✨ Here’s what’s coming:
🚶‍♀️ New walkways throughout the park
🚻 A modern, upgraded bathroom facility
⚾️ A potential future baseball field!

These improvements are part of our ongoing commitment to making Harrison a better, more enjoyable place to live, play, and connect as a community.

Stay tuned for updates as we move closer to breaking ground!

01/30/2025

A strong town is not a perfect town, but one that’s making sincere efforts to make the community better.

We've been collecting stories from some truly amazing communities across the world in our annual Strongest Town contest. Here's just one example: our 2017 winner, Traverse City, MI. The city's fun-loving, active population takes pride in its local businesses and collaboratively addresses challenges. Traverse City stood out as a town where multi-modal transportation is key, where small businesses thrive, and where natural beauty is beloved and prioritized.

Learn more about Traverse City, and then throw your hat in the ring to apply for the 2025 contest, at buff.ly/4heYhlZ