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Greening the Way for our Kids’ Future
We all need an oasis. Standing on New York City Eco-School PS41’s new green roof, I found a truly inspiring one. Seeing the whole sky, feeling the late summer breeze, smelling fresh herbs, and hearing the happy exclamations of PS41’s […] Read more >
#Squirrels4good and Your Nature Favorites
We all have them: certain wildlife visitors that bring us joy and excitement when we happen to see them. I think it’s important to celebrate not only the animals that inspire awe like the polar bear, but also the everyday animals […] Read more >
“Let’s Go for a Walk” and Other Loving Invitations
I LOVE YOU isn’t always expressed in those exact words, but the message is just as sweet to my ears. When my 11-year-old daughter says “Let’s go for a walk, Mom,” I pause, smile and promptly put on my sneakers. […] Read more >
5 Gifts Birds are “Tweeting” about this Holiday Season
Attract more birds to your backyard this holiday season by providing them the things they need most. Read more >
Let Nature Calm Your Economic Fears
Five tips for destressing through nature during unsettling economic times. Read more >
Climate Capsule: Sowing Seeds for Cleaner, Smarter Technologies
Happy June Capsule readers! Things are heating up here in DC, and for once I really do mean the heat. Yesterday’s 94 degrees tied the record 1991 high at Dulles and the rest of the week isn’t looking any different. […] Read more >
Taking the “Gardening for Wildlife” Plunge Out West
After two years of having the best weed garden in my neighborhood, I have set out to reclaim our vegetable garden. Apparently previous residents in our home had not only had green thumbs, but green fingers and hands — as […] Read more >
My Messy Garden: Part 2 – Going to the Nursery
The search for native plants proves challenging. Read more >
Help! My Garden is a Mess!
Inspired by Garden for Wildlife Month, we’re committed to whipping our garden into shape. Read more >
Wildlife Gardening for Beginners: Five Simple Steps
The National Wildlife Federation is celebrating Garden for Wildlife Month this May. People might assume they have to be a wildlife gardening expert to get involved. The reality is that even gardening novices can get involved, and, in so doing, […] Read more >
