Did you know… that bumblebees force plants to flower by biting their leaves.
A repair café is a meeting place in which people repair household electrical and mechanical devices, computers, bicycles, clothing, and…
We are so enchanted by flowers it’s easy to forget they don’t give a fig what we think about them,…
This past year, I foraged daily for wild edibles in the forest garden, planted a medicinal herb garden where I…
In my store, you will find an eclectic ever-evolving range of my favorite lifestyle products, one of kind finds and…
Soaking rice before cooking it actually assimilates its nutritional qualities.
These responsible, conscientious companies offer nutritional foods produced in sustainable ways.
Did you know that The Drawdown Review was released this year. It represents the second seminal publication and the first…
In his work, Blane St Croix explores the geopolitical landscape through sculpture, installation, and work on paper.
Tixinda is a sea snail that is milked by Mixtec dyers from Oaxaca, Mexico.
A startup called Algramo that is targeting plastic waste has arrived in NYC. Algramo is self-service, cash-less and touch-less, and…
The pandemic has turned an increasing number of Americans into citizen scientists.
Inside the modern mending movement.
Every year, millions of people throw away countless items because they don’t know how to fix them.
What do you do when the snows you depend on for water are melting too quickly, and glaciers have receded…
The chrysalis is covered in a shiny, golden cuticle with a metallic-like appearance.
Egg shaped puffball (Lycoperdaceae sp.)
You may think that trees are doing absolutely nothing in the winter, but in fact, winter is a big growing…
Leah Penniman is a Black Kreyol educator, farmer/peyizan, author, and food justice activist.
Birds’ eggs are true wonders of the natural world: they are strong enough to protect the embryo as it grows…
Marvelous wonders await in this extraordinary garden book. From season to season, children follow the life of a garden as…
Farming and farmers are the heart of Yann Arthus-Bertrand’s work.
It’s time to tell a special tale that will warm the hearts of readers of all ages.
The Story of Trees takes the reader on a visual journey from some of the earliest known tree species on…
A rousing call to action, this book will leave you feeling hopeful that we can make a difference in the…
Easy to make, delicious, healthy and if you have kale in the garden, then you are set!
Delicious and slightly naughty (blame the heavy cream), this easy to make dish is so satisfying during these winter months.…
A few years ago in this almanac, I featured Kamakatsu, the zero-waste town located in Japan.
This plant-forward risotto, made with hearty flavored porcini mushrooms, is easy to make and delicious.
#thebreakfreefromplastic Movement is a global movement envisioning a future free from plastic pollution.
Live stream the Northern Lights from the comfort of your couch.
This is her synonymous breakfast dish to make at home; sage-fried eggs with lemony, bright greens.
Taking inspiration from the local landscape as well as the amazing growers, farmers and fisherman that supply many of his…
Julia Watson researches enduring innovations that could help us counter the challenges of climate change.
A solution is available to reduce avian fatalities due to wind turbines.
Also known as Works Progress Administration, the WPA was active from 1939-1943. It was a work program for the unemployed,…
This past spring, I started planting my first medicinal herb garden, with herbs that I would actually use, either as…
Land as a Commons: Building the New Economy
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The Tucson Chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby presents the Climate Solutions Film Festival, a 50th Anniversary Celebration of Earth Day.
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Art by ants.
Husband and wife team, Josh and Rebecca Tickell, are the darlings of the environmental movement via the award-winning documentaries and…
Kiss the Ground reveals that, by regenerating the world’s soils, we can completely and rapidly stabilize Earth’s climate, restore lost…
Fernando Laposse is a London based Mexican designer/artist, who specializes in transforming humble natural materials into refined pieces.
The overwhelming consensus of Earth and planetary scientists is that tektites consist of terrestrial debris that was ejected during the…
VermiPods are specially encapsulated earthworm cocoons.
We all know that one of the easiest ways to help the environment is by using eco-friendly bags, the kind…
Plants are an indispensable part of our everyday lives. From the coffee bean that gets roasted for our morning brew…
From disappearing livelihoods to financial instability, from climate chaos to an epidemic of depression, we face crises on a number…
Most fungi live out of sight, yet make up a massively diverse kingdom of organisms that supports and sustains nearly…
Upstream follows Oliver as she contemplates the pleasure of artistic labor, her boundless curiosity for the flora and fauna that…
A stunning invitation to discover the woods as a place for both imaginative play and contemplation.
Teach your kids that composting is fun…
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We need your support whether it’s your voice, your social media presence or financially, to help environmental non-profits that are…
Brian Wildsmith was a British painter, an award winning children’s book illustrator and lifelong nature lover.
The EWG is a trusted source and the one I go to for reliable information about personal care and cleaning…
From Botanica Restaurant, Los Angeles, CA
Vibrant new Scottish currency is illustrated with influential women and native wildlife.
Please, let’s not go back to normal.
Emergence Magazine is an online publication with an annual print edition, featuring innovative stories that explore the threads connecting ecology,…
Priscilla’s interview with the award-winning gardener Charlie McCormick in Upstate Diary. Follow on Instagram @upstate_diary and @mccormickcharlie
The Transition Movement are communities coming together to reimagine and rebuild our world.
75 Extraordinary Women Working in the World of Plants By Jennifer Jewell
Transform the Way You Eat with 250 Vegetarian Recipes Free of Gluten, Dairy, and Refined Sugar By Amy Chaplin
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To skeptics, forest bathing looks merely like a slow walk in the woods.
Examining burs plucked from his pants and dog’s coat after a hike in 1948…
Jacinda Arden is the 40th Prime Minister of New Zealand, and she has declared war on climate change.
Nearly all of Ethiopia’s original trees have disappeared, but small pockets of old-growth forest still surround Ethiopia’s churches, living arks…
In a theatrical feature and 1-hour television documentary, we follow visionary scientist, conservationist and author, Diana Beresford-Kroeger, on her journey…
Some people insist that culture is strictly a human feat. What are they afraid of? This book looks into three…
In 2007, when a new edition of the Oxford Junior Dictionary ― widely used in schools around the world ― was published,…
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Things to do in quarantine.
I’m thrilled to offer for the first time a selection of organically grown seeds from my garden in the Hudson…
This grain free overnight seed pudding is cool and easy. It’s also a beautiful healthy filling nourishing spring or summer…
A galette is a genius solution for the stresses of pie making. Rustic and designed for imperfection it’s very easy…
Even if you’re not on any kind of particular diet this vegetable dish has lots of tangy flavor and is…
Around the country, people are growing food to tackle the climate crisis.
If you’re thinking about planting lots of seeds, make biodegradable seed pots. They’re easy to make and they can be…
Free-flowing creeks are part of what binds ecosystems together. These waterways are the circulatory system of our landscape.
Plastic Bags are Banned in New York as of March 1st, Second Statewide Ban, After California. Nature is celebrating this…
Bamboo toothbrushes are easy to recycle. You can reuse, repurpose or compost them.
As the largest online consignment and thrift store, thredUP is inspiring a new generation of conscious consumers to think secondhand…
You Can Now Download 150,000 Free Illustrations of the Natural World
At Nine Lives Twine, you can have your cat and dog hair spun into yarn and woven into keepsakes like…
The National Trust in England, is launching a series of activities to help people engage more with their natural surroundings,…
The world’s oldest known fossil forest has been discovered in a sandstone quarry in the town of Cairo, in upstate…
He draws with flowers, paints with clouds and writes with water.
Environmental activists Greta Thunberg and George Monbiot have helped produce a short film highlighting the need to protect, restore and…
Did you know that thousands of semi-trailers crisscross the country in the dead of night delivering…honeybees?
Crows are remarkably intelligent creatures who demonstrate complex skills like the ability to manufacture and use tools, remember human faces,…
You are engineering positive change by the choices you make every day and each one is making a difference!
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