Update on Heatwave
Last November we held an event attempting to draw an entire graphic novel in one month. We didn’t quite make that goal, but we did get a lot of great … Read More
Upcycle your Onesies into Drawstring Bags!
When my daughter outgrows her outfits, I typically put them on Buy Nothing so they can be used by another baby. Her outfits are extra ordinarily cute, and children grow … Read More
What is Earth Overshoot Day
Our planet is rare. It is currently the only planet we are aware of, out of the billions of planets out there, capable of supporting life. Earth has supported life … Read More
Flamingos at risk from Climate Change
Compared to many species of birds on the verge of extinction, the iconic pink flamingo is doing relatively well. Even near threatened species like the Lesser Flamingo have millions of … Read More
15 Common Environmental Buzzwords Explained
As more people are talking about the climate crisis, more words seem to be thrown out there with little explanation on their meaning. These 15 common environmental buzzwords are probably … Read More
Review of Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
I found Braiding Sweetgrass – Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowlege, and the Teachings of Plants at my local library. I knew it was going to be a good one because unlike … Read More
Review: Eyes Wide Open
Eyes Wide Open – Going Behind the Environmental Headlines, is a book aimed at young adults concerned about the climate crisis. Each page is packed with pictures, exploded links for … Read More
Interview with Mustafa Gerima
Mustafa Gerima is an environmental activist who was motivated to leave his ordinary life behind to save a rare tree from extinction. He is passionate about saving Shea trees and … Read More
How to gracefully decline other people’s junk
You’ve done it. You’ve spent weeks, months or years dedicating yourself to minimalism, a zero waste lifestyle, or what ever you choose to call a house without excess crap. You … Read More
A Review of the Minimalist Home by Joshua Becker
The Minimalist Home proclaims itself to be a room-by-room guide to decluttering. The book teaches you how to break down your home, sort out your stuff, and decide what to … Read More