Category Archives for Environmentalist
Feel good do good tour
“A small group of thoughtful people could change the world. Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”~ Margaret Mead At The Garden of Eden, I have experienced true unconditional love and acceptance and have shared in the creation of a … Continue reading
dumpster birthday surprise!
“Love is like a good cake; you never know when it’s coming, but you’d better eat it when it does!” – C. Joybell I was that little girl standing in line before the birthday girl/boy to make sure I’d get … Continue reading
Rewilding: myself and the worms
“[Rewilding is] returning the land to the creatures that once flourished there.”–Eric Dinnerstein The vermicomposting system at the Garden of Eden has been thriving for over a year– 15 buckets each holding 35+ lbs. of worms! After harvesting sweet potatoes … Continue reading
Preserve the Rainforest, ocelots and all
In wilderness is the preservation of the world. Henry David Thoreau Now is your chance stand up to destructive industrial practices and, yes, Save the Rainforest. I received the following urgent message from Third Millennium Alliance calling for donations to … Continue reading
Growing food: part I
“The garden suggests there might be a place where we can meet nature halfway.” Michael Pollan Everyday I hear of inspiring people dedicated to growing their own food. They achieve a level of self-sufficiency, environmental conscientiousness, community connectedness, and down-to-earth … Continue reading
water 101 (or water 911?)
“Take a course in good water and air; and in the eternal youth of Nature you may renew your own. Go quietly, alone; no harm will befall you.”— John Muir With severe heat and drought we’ve been having in North Texas … Continue reading
Happy Earth Day from wordsprout
“Let every individual and institution now think and act as a responsible trustee of Earth, seeking choices in ecology, economics and ethics that will provide a sustainable future, eliminate pollution, poverty and violence, awaken the wonder of life and foster … Continue reading