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12 Things to Know about Mistletoe
Often used as a symbol of renewal because it stays green all winter, mistletoe is famed for its stolen-kisses power. But the plant also is important to wildlife, and it may have critical value for humans, too. Extracts from mistletoe—newly… Read more >
3 Cheerful Eco-Friendly Tips to Brighten the Darkest Days of the Year
Try these three easy eco-friendly tips to brighten your day! 1. Purchase live trees, flowers, and plants instead of cut varieties Beautiful bouquets of flowers are hard to resist, especially in winter when it seems so little is blooming. But, there are… Read more >
“It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year…” to see Bald Eagles and Wild Ponies
Wildlife-Friendly DMV connects wildlife enthusiasts in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia to local wildlife and the National Wildlife Federation. I will share with you the wildlife and nature where I “roam,” and bring to life the stories of… Read more >
New Mercury Limits Protect Wildlife and People Alike!
Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized new air pollution standards that will result in the first-ever national limits on the amount of mercuryspewing from the nation’s coal-fired power plants. Twenty plus years in the making, the new pollution limits… Read more >
NOT Alvin and the Chipmunks: 10 Facts You May Not Know about the Real Rodents
Christmas time, and our thoughts turn to—chipmunks. Yes, it is odd that a hibernating rodent would become associated with Christmas, but that is the miracle of radio and a hit song for Alvin and the Chipmunks back in 1958 (when they… Read more >
Buy Local and Get Your Kids Outdoors — A Christmas Tree Tale
I’m always on the hunt for creative ways to enjoy family time outdoors. As a busy parent, I’m also always looking for clever ways to make our family “To Do” list fun. We’d set aside last weekend to do our holiday… Read more >
Louisiana Uses Discarded Christmas Trees to Fight Wetland Loss [w/Video]
“When you deploy these things, they create a sediment trap and really help the shorelines with erosion protection.” Read more >
Reindeer: Twelve Fascinating Facts About These Amazing Creatures
Reindeer are prominent in our holiday music and images. They pull Santa’s sleigh, have red noses, have names, and fly. But how much do you really know about this northernmost deer species? Here are 12 fascinating facts you can use… Read more >
Outdoor Kids: Family Traditions
Two years ago, I started a family tradition of doing something outside with everyone together for the holidays. Each year, I propose a different activity, and we create memories together: grandparents, aunts, uncles, and grandkids. In 2007, ten of us… Read more >
Turn the Holidays Green: Earth Friendly Gifts and Tips
To follow-up on last week’s “Green Spotlight on the Holidays, here are some additional green gift ideas you may be interested in. Everyday the headlines reflect a change in the way Americans relate to the environment and the way they… Read more >
