Drew Lathin is the current owner of Creating Sustainable Landscapes, LLC, the former General Manager of Great Lakes Native Plants, and is also a volunteer and park steward in the City of Ann Arbor's Natural Area Preservation Division. In 2011 he was named Volunteer of the Year for his restoration work in Miller Park and participation on the city burn crew. Drew has transformed his own yard from a traditionally landscaped property to one containing only native plants. He has four rain gardens including the first in Washtenaw County taking water off the street, a backyard shortgrass prairie, traditionally designed native perennial beds, and a buffalo grass lawn.

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What Drew's Students Say:

"Very knowledgable. Nice presentation." - L. Dean

"I was looking for ideas on creating a low maintenance yard that would attract birds, butterflies, etc. This class did an excellent job of meeting my needs." - D. Holland

"This class was a wonderful experience and very informative." - D. Brzezinski

Website: http://CreatingSustainableLandscapes.com/

Jamie Platt has a Bachelor of Science in Zoology from Northern Michigan University. He is an active birder and has studied birds everywhere from the Acklin Islands to the Zimbabwe border. He lives in rural Ann Arbor with his family on five acres of land that they manage specifically for birds.

What Jamie's Students Say:

"Jamie was excellent and organized. He gave a syllabus for each class." - B. Grams

"This was a great class. Thanks!"  - J. Brent

Clark McCall has been working on bicycles and other mechanical things ever since he can remember. During the day he is a professional engineer working on hybrid and electric vehicles. He enjoys passing on what he has learned to others in a hands-on workshop designed to teach you how to fix and care for your bike.

What Clark's Students Say:

"This instructor really knows how to teach. I recommend this class for anyone who owns a bike and wants to save money on repair costs you can fix yourself."  J. Aumend

"Great teacher! This class is a great resource for Ann Arbor cyclists."  S. Turkel

"Clark was extremely knowledgeable about the subject matter and worked with each of us on our own bikes." S. Tucker

"I now have more confidence to take longer rides without the fear of breaking down and not knowing what to do."  L. Jibson

"This was a great class. Thanks!"  - J. Brent