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    Summer Youth Employment Initiative participants Freddie Garland and Tyler Smith split firewoodUnique program introduces urban youngsters to state parks, outdoor recreation and career opportunities A couple of Michigan state parks have new amenities -- and one has fewer invasive plants -- because of a unique program that brings inner-city youths to state parks to work on park projects and experience the outdoors lifestyle. The Summer Youth Employment Initiative is a joint effort of the DNR and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.

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    Showcasing the Department of Natural ResourcesThe DNR understands the importance of preserving and enhancing our strong outdoor heritage, and we are committed to making out door education a priority. Programs that interest women, youth and men may be found in the following articles. All are designed to help you learn more about Michigan's natural resources, in order to gain a greater appreciation of the great outdoors and have more fun in the process! Showcasing archive
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