Making Ripples
DIY Pocky Snack
If you love munching on Pocky (a popular snack that originated in Japan) but wish it was a healthier, sustainable snack option, look no further – there are convenient ways
Nest Box Monitoring for Backyard Birds
By Amanda Bancroft Ready to go beyond the birdfeeder? Check out NestWatch (one word), a joint project between the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center. According
Local Ridesharing Options Growing
Americans are finally becoming interested en masse in alternatives to privately owned vehicles, which is driving a change in what transportation looks like.
Faith and Sustainability
More often than not, faith and sustainability go together like peanut butter and jelly.
Spring is Here!
March 20 is the official first day of spring, but looking around us, the plants and animals didn’t wait.
Reducetarianism Can Benefit Health, Envrionment
Despite the new-sounding name, Reducetarianism is just giving a label to an old practice. Its appeal is that not everyone is able or willing to eat zero meat and animal products, but reducing portion sizes or eliminating meat from one or more meals per week is easy to do.
Entertaining Eagles in Northwest Arkansas
It was another successful season for the Friends of Hobbs Eagle Watch Cruises on Beaver Lake, where, for just $10, this writer was lucky enough to see her first wild Bald Eagles.
Age-Friendly Fayetteville
Just as sustainably sourced products often take into consideration the conditions of workers and the support of their communities, sustainable cities must evaluate features such as transportation, housing, and the design of outdoor and indoor public spaces, all of which have an effect on not just the environment but also people of all ages.
An Affection for Alpacas
How about alpaca farming? It may seem quite unusual, but there are about 53,000 alpacas in the United States and many farms and breeders from Alaska to Florida.
DIY Chocolate Truffles
Is chocolate an aphrodisiac?
Science has yet to demonstrate that chocolate has any real aphrodisiac effect, but the placebo effect is certainly helping chocolate achieve results.