environment

Another Reason To Say No To Plastic

Posted by on Dec 30, 2018 in birds, environment | 1 comment

Another Reason To Say No To Plastic

Birds use all sorts of materials for nest building—twigs, grass, mud, moss, pine needles. And sometimes, sadly, plastic.

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Some Like It Cold

Posted by on Jun 16, 2018 in environment, Unmowed Blog | 0 comments

Some Like It Cold

As we say a merry farewell and good riddance to winter, let’s take a moment to be thankful for the gift of cold.

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Why ITCH?

Posted by on May 28, 2018 in environment, Unmowed Blog | 4 comments

Why ITCH?

When people ask what my new book is about, I sort of wish that I could say whales. Or dolphins or puppies. Something cool, something cute. Something that doesn’t have piercing, sucking mouthparts and a whole lot of legs.

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Poison on the Lawn

Posted by on Apr 9, 2018 in environment, spring, Unmowed Blog | 2 comments

Poison on the Lawn

Pesticides are poisons. They kill living things, that’s their purpose. They’ll kill dandelions and crabgrass, for sure. The question is, what else do they harm?

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Outrage Fatigue

Posted by on Jan 29, 2018 in environment, Unmowed Blog, winter | 0 comments

Outrage Fatigue

Seems like things have been bleak for an eternity, but it’s only been a year. How long did it take women to get the vote? How long did slavery last? This is going to be a long haul.

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On Calling Congress

Posted by on Sep 5, 2017 in environment, Unmowed Blog | 0 comments

On Calling Congress

Calling my elected officials, ugh. I have to take the time, make the time, be stern with myself. Honestly, it’s worse than dieting.

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