Michael MacDonald is a second year biological science student at Northampton Community College.  He is engaged in various forms of community outreach through his research in the sciences.  Michael’s activities have included:  research on invasive plants at a local state park, and the provision of remediation recommendations;  founded and is president of the NCC Good Growers Club providing support to campus organizations and local schools through environmentally focused educational activities; assisted in the creation, development and building of Phase 1 of the NCC Community Garden which offers students, staff, faculty and community educational opportunities and sustainable alternatives for food production.