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Where the Trees Stay Standing: Thoughtful Development in Action
Strategic land development is a growing movement that prioritizes working with existing topography, vegetation, and water flow—preserving as much natural habitat as possible.
Jul 15


Why Suburbs Need More Trees: Throwing Shade—and Solving Problems
Cities and suburbs are dealing with some pretty heavy stuff these days—rising temperatures, bad air, flooded streets, toxic soil, not enough access to fresh food, and growing stress levels. On the surface, these all seem like completely different problems. But here’s the twist:
Jul 13


The Top 5 Misconceptions About Plants, and Working with Nature
Gardening and landscaping might seem like straightforward hobbies, but the world of plants and outdoor spaces is full of myths that can misl
Nov 30, 2024


Why Do We Need Plants?
Jump into the fascinating why of plants—their role in our everyday lives, why native plants are more useful than your roses, and why...
Nov 24, 2024


Eco anxiety
Feeling a bit green around the gills? You might be suffering from eco-anxiety. But don’t worry, we can fix this!
May 28, 2024


Celebrating Pioneering Women in Ecology and Conservation
Throughout history, women have been at the forefront of environmental movements, driving change and advocating for the protection of our...
Mar 15, 2024
From Streets to Streams: The Journey of Trash and Its Impact on Aquatic Ecosystems
While the sight of trash on the streets is unsightly and inconvenient, its journey doesn't end there.
Feb 22, 2024


The Green Guardians: Understanding the Crucial Role of Tree Coverage
In our bustling urban landscapes and rapidly developing societies, the importance of tree coverage often goes unnoticed. However, trees...
Feb 11, 2024


Fighting for Biodiversity While Struggling For Their Civil Rights
Although historical conservation has largely been viewed as a predominantly white-led movement, it is important to note that Black individuals have played a significant role in it. Thus, we humbly recognize and pay tribute to a mere handful of these trailblazers here. (More posts to come) Solomon Brown 1829-1906 Solomon Brown, the first African-American worker of the Smithsonian Institution, worked for three secretaries during his tenure. Despite his lack of formal education,
Feb 11, 2024


Circular Economics: Like Reduce, Reuse, Recycle - but on steroids
At its core, circular economics envisions a closed-loop system where resources are continually recycled and reused.
Nov 25, 2023


Rock, Paper, Scissors... Water?
When we step back and ask ourselves what water’s true nature is, we can see that it is to flex with the rhythms of the earth.
Sep 17, 2023


Ditch your outdated 1950's lawn & grow a messy garden
Are you spending too many hours fertilizing, watering, and maintaining your manicured lawn and landscape full of ornamental plants? (I was)
Sep 10, 2023


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