Happy Earth Day, Everyone! Earth Day’s origins (see The History of Earth Day) began in 1970, but Rachel Carson‘s book Silent Spring (1962) “initiated the contemporary environmental movement” (Lear). Underlying all these problems of introducing contamination into our world is the question of moral responsibility — responsibility not to our own generation but to those…
Five Steps for Cool Yard Projects to Beat Summer Heat
Cool summertime outdoor landscaping ideas to provide more shade for your yard, in 5 Steps.
Trinity River Audubon Center Top 5 List
Spring has Sprung! Need some ideas for getting outside to enjoy the beautiful weather? For Texas Friends, look no further than the Trinity River Audubon Center and Wilderness! Explore the Great Trinity Forest by starting your adventure at the Trinity River Audubon Center, which is only 10 miles south of downtown Dallas and is an…
Welcome March & St. Patrick’s Day with a Front & Back Porch Irish Inspired Decor
Here are some quick St. Patrick’s Day and the month of March tips to green up the outside of your home. After the pink Valentine’s decorations are put away, freshen up your outdoor spaces with the colors of Ireland… Green, Orange, and White. Visit my Irish Roots blog post for more Ireland and St. Patrick’s…
Celebrated Artist & Author, Lauren Redniss, Shares Her Writing Journey with Collin College Community.
Pierre & Marie Curie come to life in Lauren Redniss’ book Radioactive.
John Denver Sanctuary: A Peaceful Place to Escape Summer Heat
Colorado is the perfect place to escape the Texas summer heat, and one of our favorite spots is the Snowmass-Aspen area in the Roaring Fork Valley. John Denver’s songs have always been a part of my family’s life, as I remember listening to “Country Roads”, “Rocky Mountain High”, and “The Eagle and the Hawk” playing…
Springing For Easter
Enjoy being in nature with family & friends while gardening, planting trees, and refreshing outdoor decor.
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