Inspired by the concept of the Little Free Library initiative that promotes free public book exchanges, I've put together a plan for a little free newsstand in front of my home called "Mother Nature News."
As our milk jug native plant garden gets a head start on spring, it joins our compost barrel as our first small steps toward better backyard stewardship.
During my work as an educator at a New York wildlife refuge, I encountered many children with little to no prior exposure to undisturbed nature. Slowly yet all at once, I realized the gravity of what I was witnessing.
This body of water, which awakened my passion for sustainability, is choked by toxic algae blooms. Will my grandchildren play in her waters as I once did?