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January 25, 2023What is Plastic? Most of us probably have dozens of items around us that are made from plastic, but what is plastic actually? And why are we so focused on helping people reduce their use of... -
December 14, 2022Winter squash soup is one of our favorite dishes to make in fall and winter. You can cook it up in a crock pot or in a soup pot on the stove. I like the... -
December 4, 2022Here’s a simple and delicious way to get extra nutrition and flavor out of winter squash. It’s easy and quick and you can use any of your favorite spices to customize the recipe! Use any... -
December 3, 2022Hello Friend of Pollinators! Thanks for your interest in how to help native bees. Our last post introduced the fascinating world of native bees, honey bees, and threats to bee populations. That knowledge points to ways... -
December 2, 2022Why A Post About Native Bees? Winter’s moving in, flowers are done blooming (at least in northern areas), so why think about bees and pollination right now? Well, lots of reasons! For some of us, seed... -
October 30, 2022Introducing Mom’s Apple Cobbler, a delicious nutritious apple treat! As the name suggests, this is my Mom’s fabulous recipe, and I’m passing it on to you to share the apple love. Use a good baking... -
September 21, 2022The Autumn Equinox Arrives! “Equi” – equal, “Nox” – night, means equal lengths of night and day, the amount of time the sun spends above and below the horizon. Changes in day/night length and seasons occur... -
September 7, 2022Chia pudding is a delicious, easy & nutritious breakfast or dessert. You can make it dairy-free, it’s gluten-free, and it can take on many different flavors! The chia seed + milk combination provides both creamy... -
August 12, 2022Free Nature Apps for Learning & Exploring! If you’re looking for help identifying plants, birds, fungi & insects, this post is for you! We’ll discuss some of the top free nature apps you can use to... -
June 22, 2022Welcome warm days and lush growth with delicious, healthy Summer Pesto! If you’ve had fresh pesto, you know the taste of summer (although we eat it all year!). Fresh herbs and garlic, blended up with olive... -
May 2, 2022With these recipes, “healthy truffles” is not a contradiction in terms! These treats are made with just a few raw whole-food ingredients and they deliver a dreamy dose of protein, carbs, fat and fiber. Below are... -
April 7, 2022You’re far from alone if you have trouble sleeping. Our modern lifestyles, combined with local & global stressors, can make it tough to get restful sleep. In a previous post, we shared healthy habits that... -
March 28, 2022Good, consistent sleep is essential for rest, repair and rejuvenation. Still, many of us find a good night’s sleep elusive! Our bodies are actually hard at work while we sleep. Here are some of the... -
March 15, 2022Quick Banana-Oat Pancakes We love pancakes, especially when they’re not grain and dairy-heavy. A great pancake recipe provides a mix of protein, carbs, fat and fiber. And any great recipe should be both delicious and nutritious!... -
February 9, 2022My friend Ellen, of Inspired Living, recently shared this Beet-Apple smoothie recipe with me. It’s a delicious winter health drink that’s good in the morning for a light breakfast and to help get the digestive... -
May 14, 2021Sustainable Dying Part 3: How to Plan a Green Burial What’s the flip-side of sustainable living? Sustainable dying of course! Although not necessarily easy to contemplate, giving death some thought now and then can help us... -
March 17, 2021Cabernet vs single malt? How about cetyl alcohol vs ethanol! Learn about different types of alcohols, and be empowered to understand ingredient labels! -
February 9, 2021Sustainable dying is key to a sustainable life. This post describes natural burial options. -
January 25, 2021Being committed to a sustainable lifestyle also means planning for what happens to our bodies after we die. -
July 4, 2020Celebrating the interdependence between all life! -
June 19, 2020Say it out loud: Black Lives Matter! In this moment, there’s a convergence of a history of oppression, frequent killings of Black people with no consequences for their killers, political attempts to further disempower people... -
March 8, 2020One Earth’s Winter on the Road, Part 3: Last FL Report! We’ve wrapped up our winter on the road in Florida and are back in Indiana! Here are the highlights of One Earth’s February in Florida!... -
January 23, 2020JAN 23, 2020 One Earth on the Road, Part 2: Tarpon Springs! If you haven’t seen it, check out our first trip report about our first week in southwestern Florida near Naples. This week, we traveled... -
January 17, 2020JAN 17, 2020 One Earth on the Road… As many of you know, we’ve been doing a lot of shows (farmer’s markets, arts & crafts fairs, festivals) since spring of last year (2019). Our reasons for doing... -
December 11, 2019Our green gift guide for 2019! -
September 10, 2019Fires are raging in the Amazon Rainforest. Here's what you need to know and actions you can take to help. -
July 9, 2019Shampoo bars: A plastic-free choice for hair! Do you cringe when you buy hair-care products in plastic bottles? Do you wonder where the ingredients in your shampoo come from? Good news: We’re here to tell you... -
May 6, 2019Three posts to help you make your yard Nature-friendly this Spring! -
April 7, 2019Tell the EPA NOT to strip protections for wetlands and streams!! -
March 29, 2019Microfiber gives new meaning to the expression "It all comes out in the wash!" -
March 8, 2019A guide to RSPO palm oil sustainability initiatives. -
March 3, 2019Want to learn about the basic chemistry of soap? It starts with fatty acids, glycerides and lye... -
February 15, 2019Read the label on your Vegan soap: It might not be as animal friendly as you think! -
January 27, 2019Take the Plastic-Free February Challenge! Here's how! -
January 21, 2019Stop today to notice a tree... -
December 13, 2018Ideas for thoughtful gifts that bring joy and do good! -
December 2, 2018We can make a difference! Some inspiration for positive action... -
November 7, 2018Waves of migrating monarch butterflies are reaching their wintering grounds in central Mexico! -
October 21, 2018Watch a monarch emerge from her chrysalis! -
August 3, 2018Bird-Friendly Coffee: a delicious and important way to help the planet! -
July 23, 2018Cats kill Billions of birds every year. Don't let yours add to this toll! -
June 19, 2018Learn how to make hummingbird food and create habitat in your yard! -
March 26, 2018What are some of the challenges for sustainable palm oil production? -
March 2, 2018Palm oil production threatens tropical forests worldwide. This series looks at sustainability efforts for palm oil. -
February 19, 2018Watch bald eagles build nests and raise their young! -
February 11, 2018D Acres in New Hampshire forges sustainable, regenerative solutions to global challenges -
February 1, 2018True sustainability requires regeneration, a concept at the heart of Permaculture! -
January 6, 2018Birds need water in winter! Here are ways to provide it. -
December 17, 2017Favorite blog posts from 2017 about everyday choices that can make a difference! -
December 9, 2017Sustainable holiday gifts that are good for the body and soul! -
November 30, 2017That soft, silky fabric in your favorite shirt may hide an old-growth forest! Learn what's behind those labels... -
November 8, 2017Save time, money, energy and habitat by using leaf litter in your yard! -
October 25, 2017How do butterflies survive cold winters? In leaves, on rocks, twigs and plant stalks, chrysalises, eggs and tiny caterpillars sleep away the cold... -
October 25, 2017Mowing can be done in ways that help wildlife, rather than destroying habitat. Here's how! -
October 20, 2017Essential oils are Nature's fragrance and flavor compounds. Read more here! -
October 18, 2017Here's how you can help create a real-time picture of monarch populations and ecology! -
October 3, 2017New legislation to protect birds and ecosystems needs our support! Here are links to tell your representatives you care! -
September 30, 2017The Fair Trade designation can help support sustainability goals, but it relies on consumer demand. -
September 21, 2017How you can help pollinators and birds by leaving dead plants for seed and shelter! -
September 6, 2017How to plant milkweeds for monarchs and beauty! Monarch caterpillars eat only milkweed, which has declined due to suburbia, farming and pesticides. -
September 2, 2017Through wind and rain, around predators and human obstacles, monarch butterflies fly up to 3000 miles in late summer to overwinter. And they need our help! -
August 23, 2017Junk mail results in senseless cutting down of huge areas of forest. Here are 7 simple, practical ways to stop junk mail and save trees! -
August 16, 2017The environmental impacts of plastic straws are huge. We can all be part of the solution! -
August 9, 2017Millions of birds die each year from hitting windows. Here's what you can do to help! -
July 31, 2017Wood and paper products can be certified as sustainable if they meet certain criteria. What do these certifications mean, and how do they differ? -
July 26, 2017Thousands of trees are flushed or landfilled every day from the use of non-recycled toilet paper. We can help stop this with a simple choice! -
July 20, 2017The label "100% Recycled" must mean a product is pretty green, right? Not necessarily. It's all about the post-consumer content... -
July 13, 2017Here's a simple and fast way to save trees and money! -
February 22, 2017Trader Joe's uses conflict palm oil in many of their products. Read the labels, and let them know you care! -
September 16, 2016Combatting BO is big business! Read on to learn about antiperspirants vs. natural deodorants... -
September 7, 2016Many commercial soaps contain harsh antimicrobial chemicals that destroy our natural flora. -
January 28, 2016Secrets for how to make thick creamy yogurt every time! -
October 26, 2015How jewelweed can help prevent and relieve poison ivy -
September 1, 2015How you can use a common yard "weed" to relieve itchy bug bites! -
June 26, 2015Hi Friends! I have a great new recipe to share – a twist on the old snack balls that is super easy to make and has been getting rave reviews. These snacks leave out the protein... -
May 19, 2015Cocoa, a favorite food and ingredient in personal care items, is a product I use or consume pretty much every day. I’m a huge fan of dark chocolate, and I love using cocoa butter in... -
April 29, 2015Just a reminder that the Manada Conservancy’s annual Native Plant Sale is this Saturday at Boro (Schaffner) Park in Hummelstown, PA. The sale will go from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will feature nice...
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March 22, 2015I try to keep my carb intake relatively low to prevent blood-sugar swings. We had some overripe bananas that I had put in the freezer to use later, so I adapted a pumpkin-cranberry muffin recipe... -
March 1, 2015I learned this trick from my neighbor Pamela. Save your veggie scraps – peels, celery tops, kale and broccoli stems, ends of carrots, onion and leek greens, etc. Keep them in a bag in the... -
February 27, 2015NO-COCOA SNACK BALLS I made a couple new batches of snack balls yesterday, leaving out what I thought was a key ingredient – cocoa powder. I though it would be interesting to see if I could... -
February 17, 2015Why we don’t use palm oil Upper left: Large map including major palm-oil producing regions. Indonesia is just south of Malaysia, and Thailand is just north. Oil palm is also grown in tropical areas of... -
February 9, 2015I had some delicious mochi balls at a friend’s sushi party recently and decided it would be fun to try to make them, so I did some internet research & came up with a plan.... -
January 19, 2015This dessert is really simple and incredibly delicious. If they don’t know the main ingredient, your friends and kids will probably not guess it’s avocados! Recipe: 6 ripe avocados 6 ounces (170 g) dark chocolate chips, melted 3/4 cup... -
January 17, 2015I like to make healthy snacks with a balance of protein, fat, and carbs to avoid blood-sugar swings and help with refueling. I make these in a food processor (Cuisinart), which makes it easy to...
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