The 4th of July is a time many of us gather outdoors for food and fun, but it can also produce avoidable waste. The good news is, there are many ways we can make the day more sustainable. Here are some easy tips for making your celebration more earth-friendly! Ditch the Plastic! Instead of buying single-use plastic plates, cups, and cutlery (which end up in landfills and take around 200 years to ...
Read MoreRepublished article by the National Park Foundation Each October, we celebrate the passage of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, which preserves America’s free-flowing rivers with outstanding natural, cultural, and recreational values for the enjoyment of present and future generations. The National Park Service helps manage many of these protected rivers and what better way to get lured into a national park than fishing? Fishing is a celebrated American pastime and beloved ...
Read MoreThe year 2020 will forever be remembered as a challenging year for many reasons. We were forced to face new obstacles, adjustments we had to make, and difficulties we could never have imagined. As we find ourselves transitioning into a post-pandemic world and learning from what we experienced last year, we need to focus on shifting from barely surviving 2020 to thriving in 2021 as we navigate a new normal ...
Read MoreI hear the phone ring and look down. It’s my friend, one of my best friends. I miss her and can’t wait to talk with her. It’s about 5:00 p.m (that witching hour). I answer the call and she dives right into a challenging moment she’s going through. I’m all ears, listening intently, witnessing her experience. “Mommy can you help me catch a snail,” my son yells across the room. I ...
Read More