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Chickens and geese recovered after being stolen from nonprofit's learning garden
By WXYZ Web Team at WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· July 8, 2026
· 1 min read
Chickens and geese that were believed to be stolen from a learning garden on Detroits east side have been found.The Full Circle Foundation, a Grosse Pointe Park-based nonprofit, says dozens of chickens, geese and vegetables were stolen over the Fourth of July weekend. Watch our previous report wh...
Key takeaway They said the thieves hit both the foundation's edible garden and the Ribbions Club 4-H partners' chicken coop not once, but twice over the holiday weekend.
Why this matters in The Detroit
The recovery of the stolen chickens and geese from the Full Circle Foundation's learning garden on Detroit 's east side is a welcome relief for the community, particularly for the young adults with special needs who benefit from the garden's programs. The garden and partnering 4-H chicken coop provide a unique space for these individuals to develop life skills, job skills, and social experiences. The theft, which occurred over the Fourth of July weekend, not only targeted the animals but also the vegetables, highlighting the vulnerability of community resources. The fact that the thieves struck twice and made off with a significant number of chickens and geese, including a hen that had just laid fresh eggs, suggests a brazen and calculated act. The successful recovery of the animals, found dumped in a lot about a mile away, is a testament to the foundation's determination and community support.
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Category: parks ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Chickens and geese that were believed to be stolen from a learning garden on Detroits east side have been found.The Full Circle Foundation, a Grosse Pointe Park-based nonprofit, says dozens of chickens, geese and vegetables were stolen over the Fourth of July weekend. Watch our previous report wh...
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