Fall 2017 Almanac

  • Artist, Fall 2017 Almanac

    Georgia O’Keeffe: Food, Art & Nature

    Georgia O’Keeffe’s deep affinity for nature has been fully documented, but she was also very interested in eating healthy, and…

  • Eco News, Fall 2017 Almanac

    Great News from the EWG!

    Procter & Gamble, the world’s biggest maker of both household cleaning and personal care products, announced the most sweeping fragrance…

  • Eco News, Fall 2017 Almanac

    Sept. 16th: International Coastal Clean Up Day

    We know that ocean trash is a serious pollution problem that affects the health of people, wildlife and local economies…But…

  • Fall 2017 Almanac, Recipe

    Borscht with Sour Cream & Fresh Dill

    Did you know…that beets are one of the healthiest foods to eat? Beets contain valuable nutrients that may help lower…

  • Fall 2017 Almanac

    The Audubon Institute’s Insectarium

    On a very humid (swamp like) day, this past July, I spent a few hours in the Audubon Butterfly Garden…

  • Fall 2017 Almanac, The Cabinet Of Green Curiosities

    The Silk Pavilion

    Humans have been breeding silkworms for fabric for over 5,000 years, but Media Lab professor Neri Oxman married their innate…

  • Fall 2017 Almanac, The Cabinet Of Green Curiosities

    The Awesome Orange

    The start-up Orange Fiber, run by Adriana Santanocito and Enrica Arena, has developed a new kind of fabric, which is…

  • Fall 2017 Almanac, Sustainable Design

    Regrowing a Forest

    What can we do about the excessive amount of waste we are generating worldwide? How do we inexpensively create an…

  • Fall 2017 Almanac, Recipe

    Zucchini Fritters

    These zucchini fritters are easy to make and so delicious! When you make these, the key is squeezing the water…

  • Eco Garden, Fall 2017 Almanac

    The Ozone Garden

    What if figuring out if the air you’re breathing is clean was as simple as taking a stroll in your…

  • Eco News, Fall 2017 Almanac

    Food Companies Fighting Climate Change

    Staple food items that take some of the bite out of global warming.

  • Eco Tip, Fall 2017 Almanac

    PW Eco Tips Fall 2017

    These 3 plants are tops at removing a variety of pollutants from inside your home or office.

  • Eco Garden, Fall 2017 Almanac

    Garden Lovers and Gardeners

    Located in London, The Chelsea Physic Garden was founded in 1673, as the Apothecaries’ Garden, with the purpose of training…

  • Eco News, Fall 2017 Almanac

    Change.org

    These petitions are made possible thanks to the generous support of Change.org members, who contribute on a monthly basis to…

  • Almanac, Eco Garden, Fall 2017 Almanac

    Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds

    The company has grown to offer nearly 2,000 varieties of vegetables, flowers and herbs—the largest selection of heirloom varieties in…

  • Fall 2017 Almanac, The Cabinet Of Green Curiosities

    Mended Spiderweb #8

    Artist Nina Katchadourian documents her meticulous repair of silken webs with patches made with red thread.

  • Eco Cinema, Eco News, Fall 2017 Almanac

    This Land is Our Land

    California is facing a drought of historic proportions and while individuals are being forced to reduce their water usage, Nestlé…

  • Fall 2017 Almanac, Nature News

    Cracking the Code on Egg Coloration

    Did you know…that just two pigments account for the remarkable spectrum of bird eggshell hue and patterns?

  • Book, Fall 2017 Almanac

    Touch the Earth by Julian Lennon

    Jump aboard the White Feather Flier in this unique interactive kids book! Lennon’s magical plane can go wherever you want.…

  • Book, Fall 2017 Almanac

    Biophilia by Christopher Marley

    Christopher Marley’s art expresses his passionate engagement with the beautiful forms of nature.

  • Fall 2017 Almanac, Shop

    New PW Chosen Products – Fall 2017!

    Great new products in the store for the Fall!

  • Book, Fall 2017 Almanac

    The Nature Fix by Florence Williams

    Intrigued by our storied renewal in the natural world, Florence Williams set out to uncover the science behind nature’s positive…

  • Bird News, Blog, Fall 2017 Almanac

    October Bird Migration

    Birds of prey have been called “ecological barometers,” which simply means they help us gauge how healthy a habitat is.…

  • Fall 2017 Almanac, Gamechanger

    Rob Machado

    Rob Machado is one of the world’s most recognizable surfers as well as a committed environmentalist.