Kiteboarder Maurice Morillo is not your average “bro”. Hailing from Saginaw, Michigan, Moe spends much of his time on the waters of Tawas Point, nestled along the edge of Lake Huron. He believes in the healing power of nature through the feelings of love, euphoria and adrenaline that kiteboarding provides him.
The SAIL Champion Program is a therapeutic sailing program created by Mental Wellness Counseling and Maritime Heritage Alliance. The program combines traditional sailing skills with therapy to teach leadership, responsibility, and self-awareness in youth at-risk in Northern Michigan.
This short video promotes the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy’s Campaign for Generations. This campaign is a six-year, $71.4 million campaign that encompasses multiple important environmental projects.
In this promotional video, student’s describe the benefits of studying in Northwestern Michigan College’s “multi-faceted, in-depth, and hands-on” Nursing Programs.
Camp Bil-O-Wood’s primary focus is to provide experiences, through which campers develop new skills, build life-long friendships and create lasting memories. As campers learn and grow they gain self-confidence, self-awareness and self-determination.
Forever a Connection tells the story of Jessica Nelson, of Munising MI. Jessica is the owner of Vanlandschoot & Sons Commercial Fishery, and talks of her deep connection to the land and Lake Superior through her roots as a member of the Sioux Tribe.
For Jeffrey Johnson, nature is “awe inspiring” and he considers himself a lifelong advocate for environmental stewardship. He urges people to find out how their lives affect nature and work to create a more positive impact.
This short documentary celebrates the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy’s 25 years of land protection.
Rick Sayler, a Traverse City farmer, owns of a six-generation cherry farm that two of his daughters help him operate. Rick believes that the land pulls the family together, and considers this way of life to be the greatest reward, and he does not want to see that go away.
At Northwestern Michigan College, your classroom might be the bay, the sky, the woods, around the block or halfway around the world. NMC is always evolving to help our learners craft their futures.
