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Over 1,000 Pounds of Pumpkin and 6 Pounds (approximate figure only) of Nachos
The Alaska State Fair is tiny compared to the Iowa State Fair that I grew up attending. Happily, it is plenty big enough to eat yourself sick on funnel cakes, nachos and bright yellow cheese, cream puffs, and corn dogs. It… Read more >
Changing the World One Backyard at a Time
Dave Wasmuth, Sabina Ernst, Anne Stires, Jose German and many National Wildlife Federation volunteers in Montclair, New Jersey are true wildlife rock stars. Over the course of six years, these wildlife rock stars–and yes, volunteers–got more than 180 Montclair homes (30… Read more >
Let Nature Calm Your Economic Fears
Five tips for destressing through nature during unsettling economic times. Read more >
Gardening for Wildlife and People
I love gardening. Some of my fondest childhood memories are of my father and I working together in the garden on Long Island, New York. I even weeded the garden back then (at least that is what I tell my… Read more >
How the residents of Chula Vista are changing the world, one Certified Wildlife Habitat at a time
One of my first duties as the new California Director for the National Wildlife Federation was to present the official certification to the City of Chula Vista for achieving the status of Community Wildlife Habitat. I needed no better reminder… Read more >
Gardening in a Changing Climate
“Geesh, my tomatoes are ready early,” exclaimed a woman in my aerobics class as she showed me tomato photos with the same enthusiasm as a grandmother showing photos of her grandchildren. Later on she sighed and said, “With the ease… Read more >
A Home-Grown Father’s Day Gift
One year my daughter made my husband what he considers his favorite Father’s Day gift: A garden. Read more >
Takoma Park Becomes Maryland’s First Certified Community Wildlife Habitat
On May 22, 2011, I had the pleasure of attending Takoma Park, Maryland’s celebration of their certification as Maryland’s first Certified Community Wildlife Habitat™. The celebration took place at Spring Park, a lovely park that has been restored with native… Read more >
Community Wildlife Habitat Program Surges Past 50
As we near the end of Garden for Wildlife month, I want to shine a spotlight on the neighborhoods, towns, cities and counties around the country that are providing habitat for wildlife as part of National Wildlife Federation’s Community Wildlife… Read more >
My Messy Garden – Part III: Why I Blame the Birds
Birds can be messy but we love them anyway! Read more >
