Category Archives: Earth Etiquette

by Heather D. Oil Over the last few months, we’ve be deluged with disturbing images of tar balls on the beach, billowing black smoke from the burning ocean, turtles, birds and fish covered in oil.  We’ve also seen the docked … Continue reading →

by Heather D. Native vs. Exotic Plants Many of you blessed with a yard, or at least a balcony, and a green thumb are probably in the process of planting a beautiful garden full of flowers.  I am blessed with … Continue reading →

by Heather D. Garbage Let’s talk trash.  Or garbage, refuse, rubbish, junk.  No matter what we call it, we all hate trash and just want it to go away.  The United States has about 5% of the world’s population, but … Continue reading →

by Heather D. Earth Day 2010 In September 1969, Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin proposed a nationwide teach-in on the environment.  His goal was to raise awareness of environmental issues and put those issues on the national political agenda.  Nelson’s … Continue reading →

by Heather D. I grew up in a household where my mother grew a garden and kept a compost pile out by the side of the house.  We recycled our cans and bottles and were constantly being told to shut … Continue reading →