Estefania Arellano-Bermudez

Nov 2, 2024 | planetdetroit.org | Estefania Arellano-Bermudez |Ambirr Momon |A J Johnson |Meghan Rutigliano

Posted inNeighborhood Reporting Lab Diana Rocco, a Head Start worker in Riverview, Michigan, plans to vote in the election, focusing on human rights, climate change, and food safety.

Oct 10, 2024 | planetdetroit.org | Estefania Arellano-Bermudez

Overview: - Afeefeh Seblini hosts clothing and book swaps in Dearborn, Michigan, to promote sustainability and community building. - The swaps, which began in 2021 after a massive storm flooded Wayne County, aim to extend the lifespan of items such as clothes, books, art supplies, and ornaments. - Seblini, driven by her Muslim faith and immigrant experience, wants to fight overconsumption and provide a permanent brick-and-mortar space for swaps and workshops.

Jul 10, 2024 | bridgedetroit.com | Estefania Arellano-Bermudez |Lauren Abdel-Razzaq

There is a garden in Southwest Detroit that grows shishito, jalapeño and habanero peppers. In another bed, there is chamomile, chocolate mint and mojito mint. There are three kinds of thyme, sage and oregano. There are wild berries, sunflowers, tomatoes, zaatar, three kinds of squash, four kinds of cucumbers and two kinds of watermelons. There is also a sensory garden where children pull cherry tomatoes and taste them.

Jun 26, 2024 | planetdetroit.org | Estefania Arellano-Bermudez

There is a garden in Southwest Detroit that grows shishito, jalapeño and habanero peppers. In another bed, there is chamomile, chocolate mint and mojito mint. There are three kinds of thyme, sage and oregano. There are wild berries, sunflowers, tomatoes, zaatar, three kinds of squash, four kinds of cucumbers and two kinds of watermelons. There is also a sensory garden where children pull cherry tomatoes and taste them.

Mar 28, 2024 | planetdetroit.org | Estefania Arellano-Bermudez

Dearborn’s Arab American National Museum held its first annual Seed Swap designed to promote Arab farming traditions and cultural continuity. Participants exchanged seeds, like Aleppo peppers, and learned gardening, fostering community and culinary heritage. Al-Hadiqa, the museum’s rooftop garden, cultivates Arab crops and educates on sustainable gardening and environmental care.