About Us

Reroot Pontiac is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization, established in 2016, to transform blighted properties in Pontiac into interactive spaces focused on nature, sustainability, and environmental topics.  We strive to introduce the local communities to the ecological systems of their surrounding environments and build  natural installations that help repair the broken landscape of Pontiac.  The vision is to encourage people to experience the awesomeness of the natural world through interactive environments.

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Reroot Pontiac strives to introduce the local communities to the ecological systems of their surrounding environments, develop interconnected learning and gathering spaces, and build natural installations that help repair broken landscapes.

Purpose:

To encourage people to experience the awesomeness of the natural world through interactive environments.

Vision Statement:

Build interactive environments for interrelationships amongst people, communities, and natural systems to thrive.

Strategy: 

Developing systems understanding through natural and ecological education to apply this system thinking to other areas of one’s life in order for individuals to develop more successful, empathetic, and well-rounded members of the community.

Slogan: 

Developing interest in awesome!

Power In Partnerships

Focus On Impact

Intuitive, Experiential Learning

Workforce Development

Engaged Community

Climate Resilience

Propel Innovation with Traditional Wisdom

Diversity and Inclusion

Fight Against Environmental Injustices

Improve Quality Of Life For All including people, plants, and living environment