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From the Blog

Composting 101

My school, UNC Chapel Hill, implemented an initiative a few years ago to promote composting. A green compost bin, resembling a miniature version of a recycling bin, joined the scores of recycling bins and two large dumpsters that constituted the waste management for my dorm and one other.

Simple Ways to "Green" Your 4th of July!

Red, white, blue… and green? Here are simple ways to “green” your 4th of July celebrations. 1. Emphasize recycling at your cookout

5 Ways to Go to the Pool Green this Summer!

Going to the pool is a summer classic. Here are 5 ways you can keep your summer fun, while also doing your part to help our threatened environment.

Why I'm an Environmentalist

When I think back on the best memories of my life, most of them involve the natural world. The balance of peace and terror of canoeing on the French Broad River. Staying up all night to hike under the light of a full moon in the Eastern Californian desert.

3 Easy Ways to Support the Environment This Month

Want to do more to support environmental sustainability, but don't have a lot of time? Here are 3 easy ways to get more involved in the environmental movement this month.

What's the Difference Between "Conservation" and "Preservation"?

Environmentalists often use the words “preservation” and “conservation” without explaining what those words mean and why they use one word instead of the other.

Community Calendar

Saturday, July 28, 2018

Piedmont Triad Regional Council Family Fishing Clinic

Wednesday, August 1, 2018

N.C. Cooperative Extension Identifying and Controlling Animal Pests in the Garden

Join N.C. Cooperative Extension for a class entitled Identifying and Controlling Animal Pests in the Garden. Learn how to identify animal pests in the garden by their habits and destruction and how to properly control the damage caused by them.

Saturday, August 4, 2018

Sierra Club Foothills Group Moses Cone Park Day Hike

Join the Sierra Club for a moderate level Moses Cone Park day hike for a total of 4.6 miles and a 605 ft change elevation change. There will be views from the trail and the grave site of Moses Cone. You are invited to join us for a meal in Boone after the hike.

Saturday, August 4, 2018

Middle of the Root Farm-to-Table Dinner & Silent Auction

Come out and enjoy a farm-to-table dinner, silent auction, and live music with Middle of the Root! By purchasing a ticket or donating, you are supporting Middle of the Root's mission to grow our Cooking & Wellness program which continues to serve individuals in our most food

Thursday, August 9, 2018

Paul J Ciener Botanical Garden August Lecture

Come out to the Paul J Ciener Botanical Garden for the lecture "Fascinating Carnivorous Plants of the Southeastern US" by David McAdoo.

Monday, August 13, 2018

N.C. Cooperative Extension Fall Vegetable Gardening Workshop - Other Dates and Locations Available

Check out the Guilford County Cooperative Extension's workshop, Extending the Harvest: Fall Vegetable Gardening. Late summer is the time to plan and plant for your garden’s third productive season!