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Connections Through Nature With Dennis Pilaske
Season 2 Episode 11
Recorded live from Main Street during River Days 2025, this episode of the Max Loves Midland Show features a heartfelt conversation between host Kevin LaDuke and Dennis Pilaske, Executive Director of the Chippewa Nature Center. Dennis shares his 28-year journey with the Nature Center, his rural upbringing in Michigan’s Thumb, and how his love for nature and music have shaped his work and life in Midland. The two discuss community transformation, the importance of outdoor access, and how music, mentorship, and meaningful partnerships create deep connections across generations. With reflections on biking the rail trail, kayaking the rivers, and raising a family rooted in music and service, Dennis paints a vivid picture of why he believes in the power of living where you are and investing in what makes a community thrive.
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