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MSU turns felled campus trees into furniture, art

MSU Shadows furniture photo
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“MSU Shadows” isn’t just the alma mater of the mighty Green and White. It’s also a Michigan State University program that turns downed trees into beautiful and functional works of art. We learn more from Current State contributor Kirk Heinze.

There’s a cool new MSU program aptly titled "MSU Shadows" that’s turning downed trees into furniture and works of art. Greening of the Great Lakes host and Current State contributor Kirk Heinze has the story.

Hear more from Kirk Heinze on MSU Today Sundays at 4 p.m. on WKAR-AM 870.

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