We have a lot of different trees in Northern Virginia. Click below on the tree name to see more about each type. I am amazed at the size of some arboreal trees in the park along the river. The story post here is...
That’s what I want to become my beat, the garden path. I went out to paint this morning before the temperature reached over 90 degrees. I carried my backpack, camp chair, water, and camera. I wanted to paint...
We are all hyped up in Washington DC about the Civil War these days. Since the budget skirmish has postponed the real budget battle or has transformed it into a more civil discussion, we can get back to our...
Now hear this! I want the air on planet earth to be polluted, filthy and completely non-breathable. I pray ceaselessly for the day all available water becomes putrid and undrinkable. I hate trees, and hope they...
This cannot be good news. According to the Guardian, Great Britain wants sell off its’ forests to raise some cash. I can tell you from America’s experience that having those pristine assets is far better than...
This is horrible news. We need to improve urban forest. I hope the New York police catch the offenders. My home town is working hard to add trees to urban areas, too. I have not heard of any vandalism yet. "By Tina Susman October 15, 2009 ...
Russian gas corporation Gazprom is planning to build a 1,322 foot (403m) high skyscraper in the middle of Saint Petersburg's historical district. The glass structure was approved in a government meeting on...
created by Annina Bergman | 2 years ago | updated 2 years ago 501 views | 34 recommendations | 10 comments
Bolivian President promotes Earth’s ‘right to life’. Mr. Evo Morales, the first indigenous president in Bolivia's history, spoke whole-heartedly to the UN General Assembly to encourage people to put the...
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Today in the United States, it's Arbor Day! It's a day to celebrate all things 'tree' related, it's a day to plant trees, and to give thanks for the amazing varieties of trees that habitate our planet and clean...
created by Amy Judd | 2 years ago | updated 2 years ago 310 views | 34 recommendations | 1 comment
You may (or may not) be aware that Earth Day is Wednesday, April 22. But, did you know that it has been around since 1970?
The premise: All people have the right to a healthy,...
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BC's Great Bear Rainforest is going to be saved tomorrow, by the March 31st deadline, but what about the decision on bear trophy hunting in the area? The government is going to announce tomorrow a new approach to...
created by Amy Judd | 2 years ago | updated 2 years ago 485 views | 35 recommendations | 1 comment
Three years ago the BC government made a promise to save what is known as 'the Great Bear Rainforest'; an area of old-growth trees in British Columbia that is playing key role in the ability to prevent climate...
created by Amy Judd | 2 years ago | updated 2 years ago 348 views | 33 recommendations | 3 comments
The desire for soft, quilted toilet paper in our bathrooms is ruining the world's forests. Brands like Cottonelle, Ultra, Quilted Northern Ultra and Charmin Ultra have all seen their sales increase last year because...
created by Amy Judd | 2 years ago | updated 2 years ago 1165 views | 31 recommendations | 18 comments