By Nancy Lawson Years ago, a colleague was relaxing in his backyard when he heard a noise. Upon investigation, he discovered a stranger heading through an open window and toward … Continue reading “Wild by Design – Here’s how to garden for all your neighbors, domesticated and otherwise”
Category: The Green Life
Responding to climate change and its challenges by making green choices
Five changes I’ve made because of climate change
By Patty Mochel The scientific data we’ve been getting from the news media reached a pivotal point in the past year – our climate is changing, the natural world is … Continue reading “Five changes I’ve made because of climate change”
Beeswax wraps as an alternative to plastic wrap
By Phoebe Evans Letocha This past year, I vowed to try to find ways to reduce my use of single use plastic. I had already switched from plastic baggies to … Continue reading “Beeswax wraps as an alternative to plastic wrap”
Thrifting for the Holidays and Special Occasions
You can find very special things for the special times in your life in thrift stores. Halloween Thrift stores have long been a great source for Halloween costumes- Bell bottoms … Continue reading “Thrifting for the Holidays and Special Occasions”
Climate change: stop talking and start doing
By Laura Bankey The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released a report to the United Nations last week confirming what we at the National Aquarium and so many others … Continue reading “Climate change: stop talking and start doing”
Thrifting – The Ultimate In Recyling
Thrifting is a great way to minimize waste, save money, and help save the planet. It is estimated that Americans throw away more than 68 pounds of clothing and textiles … Continue reading “Thrifting – The Ultimate In Recyling”