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Get to know IPF: Tim Heckaman

Heckaman started his 17-year history with MSU in 1996 working for MSU Concessions. But it wasn’t until he returned to MSU some years later that his career with SSRC began.

IPF collaborations reinforce partners and stewardship values

Two partnerships developed between IPF and fellow MSU departments have demonstrated the power that collaboration brings to improving stewardship to the university.

300 new trees planted in 2020

The 300th tree of the year was planted Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at the intersection of Wilson and Chestnut roads.

Get to know IPF: Sarah Halsey

Three years ago, Sarah Halsey’s whole life changed. Up to that time, she was a self-proclaimed workaholic – working 60 to 70-hour weeks as a full-time manager at Quality Dairy, as well as an on-call at IPF working part time as a custodian. Then her son Tristen was born. 

MSU Receives Grant to Continue Riverbank Restoration

Michigan State University has received the 2020 Great Lakes Sediment and Nutrient Reduction Program (GLSNRP) grant to continue restoration efforts of the Red Cedar riverbank.

The Focus - November 2020

The November 2020 issue of The Focus e-newsletter from Infrastructure Planning and Facilities.

The Digestive Power of Worms

Through the digestive power of worms, organic materials are converted into a mineral and nutrient-rich, biologically-active soil amendment suitable for farms, gardens and other growing operations.

Get to know IPF: Roger Bates

At IPF, Bates repairs and installs all types of locks, sets up master key systems, repairs and recombination safes, cuts keys, sets cores and discusses security needs with his campus customers.

Get to know IPF: Jill Tuley 

She loves to bike, kayak, stand-up paddle board, hike and run – and she's completed multiple marathons including the Boston Marathon in 2014.

Planting the seeds of success for remote learners 

IPF Landscape Services’ crews donate time and resources to help educate the next generation of landscape professionals.