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DIY Rain Garden March 1, 2023 Discover the benefits of rain gardens and how to create one yourself to reduce stormwater runoff with this easy-to-follow guide.
5 Tips for a More Sustainable Diet February 13, 2023 As the push for environmental action increases, one of the simplest ways everyone can contribute to the movement is through smaller actions. Try applying this to one of the fundamental parts of our life: the food we eat! Take a look at our tips for a more sustainable diet.
Saving Our Planet, One Lawn At A Time February 6, 2023 Create a beautiful and eco-friendly lawn by switching to a native lawn. Learn about the many benefits, including water savings and supporting local biodiversity.
The Devastating Environmental Cost of Traditional Lawns January 30, 2023 Explore the environmental cost of traditional lawns and learn about the benefits of native landscapes in Piedmont, NC.
Creating a Sustainable and Beautiful Native Lawn in Piedmont North Carolina January 24, 2023 Convert your lawn to a sustainable & beautiful native landscape in Piedmont NC. Learn the steps, plant suggestions & strategies for a thriving native lawn.
5 Events You Can't Miss at the Earth Day Fair 2022! April 5, 2022 If you have ever wanted to dabble in backyard chickens, calm your mind with meditation, or bask in the joy of bubble wands - you need to be at this year’s annual Piedmont Earth Day Fair. Check out five of the programs you can’t miss at this year’s Earth Day Fair!
Unifi, Inc. and Earth Day 2022: Investing in our Community March 28, 2022 “Invest in Our Planet” is the call to action for Earth Day 2022—a motto that asks us to plan for the long-term future of our planet and its people.
Furniture Tips: Buying Second Hand and Refurbishing March 21, 2022 Furniture Tips: Buying Second Hand and Refurbishing
Fast Fashion: Not Worth the Cost March 14, 2022 Trying on a new outfit and going out for coffee sounds like my perfect afternoon. Something about those new clothes makes everything…better. Fashion comes at a high cost, however, and not just monetary.
Greenwashing: When Gold Looks Green March 7, 2022 As the Beijing Olympics come to an end, athletes return home with gold medals, fans excitedly review their favorite moments, and the newscasters pack up their cameras. What is left behind?
The Importance of the book: Last Child in the Woods February 28, 2022 We’ve all read books that leave a mark on our soul. These books touch our quintessential core beliefs and make us examine how we’re living our lives. We remember these books forever and deep down we hope they elicit a positive reaction or influence future behavior.
4 Beginner Friendly Ways to Become Environmentally Sustainable February 22, 2022 It can sometimes be intimidating trying to figure out where to start on your journey to becoming eco friendly and environmentally sustainable. Here are four simple everyday swaps that you can implement into your daily lifestyle.
Fall - It's Thanksgiving for your Garden January 27, 2022 Every autumn when we are getting ready to dress the Turkey, perfect the mashed potatoes, green beans, and pumpkin pie, nature too is laying out her annual buffet spread for our gardens.
How to Dry and Store Fresh Herbs September 8, 2021 Fresh herbs from your garden or patio are one of the many joys of summer. While they taste best when enjoyed immediately, drying and saving your herbs is a great way to add flavor to your dishes all year long. Here's the easiest way to preserve the herbs you can't enjoy in one season:
Sustainable Back-to-School Guide August 25, 2021 Back-to-school shopping is something nearly every family does as they prepare for the upcoming school year. However, many stores market single-use items as essential, and lots of waste is created. Below we offer some tips and suggestions on how to make your shopping list more sustainable:
Main Takeaways from Recent IPCC Report August 24, 2021 On August 9th, the U.N. appointed Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published the first part of the Sixth Assessment Report highlighting the "unequivocal" correlation between human-caused greenhouse gases and global warming of the atmosphere, land, and ocean.
Celebrate Juneteenth with Events in the Piedmont Triad June 16, 2021 Juneteenth is a national holiday and an important time to celebrate FREEDOM. Enjoy the following events to learn more, celebrate, and take action in pursuit of greater justice and equity. Juneteenth Festival (Winston Salem, NC)
Build Your Own Insect Hotel April 16, 2021 Looking for a fun craft and a way to support your local ecosystem? Check out this guide to learn more about insect hotels and why they matter, including how to make your own.