Britteny Dee - The Gander

Apr 2025 17

Your guide to morel mushroom hunting in Michigan

By Britteny Dee | THINGS TO DO, EVERGREEN, Britteny Dee

We’re making morel mushroom hunting easy with advice on where and when to go, plus what supplies to bring along.

Your guide to morel mushroom hunting in Michigan

Apr 2025 4

14 Michigan scholarships for students of color

By Britteny Dee | FOOD AND DRINK, EVERGREEN, Britteny Dee

Attending college can be expensive, but these Michigan scholarships for students of color make getting an education more affordable.

14 Michigan scholarships for students of color

Feb 2025 28

12 ways to make friends in Lansing: From book clubs to bike parties

By Britteny Dee | THINGS TO DO, EVERGREEN, Britteny Dee

From book club to cooking classes, discover all the places and ways you can make friends as an adult in Lansing.

12 Ways to Make Friends in Lansing: From Book Clubs to Bike Parties

Feb 2025 27

Michigan is the country’s top producer of these 7 foods

By Britteny Dee | FOOD AND DRINK, EVERGREEN, Britteny Dee

Michigan is an agricultural powerhouse. From tart cherries to squash, the Mitten State is the nation’s leading producer of seven common food commodities.

Michigan is the country’s top producer of these 7 foods

Feb 2025 19

Where to munch on mochi donuts in Michigan

By Britteny Dee | FOOD AND DRINK, EVERGREEN, Britteny Dee

Mochi donut mania has taken over social media—and several Michigan eateries. Discover where you can indulge in mochi donuts in the Mitten State.

Where to munch on mochi donuts in Michigan

Jan 2025 31

Unpacking Detroit’s strong ties to the Mafia

By Britteny Dee | LOCAL HISTORY, EVERGREEN, Britteny Dee

Many crime families and mafia members have called Detroit home over the years. Learn about the Motor City’s mafia connections and ties to organized crime.

Unpacking Detroit’s strong ties to the Mafia

Jan 2025 2

Sterling Heights has more sister cities than anywhere else in Michigan

By Britteny Dee | LOCAL HISTORY, EVERGREEN, Britteny Dee

To foster cultural exchange and contribute to global thinking within its community, Sterling Heights has relationships with 8 sister cities across the globe.