As we journey through life, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the myriad minor age-related ailments that seem to crop up as we get older. Many of us may accept these issues as part and parcel of the aging process. However, fostering resilience and taking preventive steps can help us manage and even prevent these … Continued
Long before she reclaimed the term “environmentalist” at 19, Wanjiku “Wawa” Gatheru spent her childhood with her elbows in the dirt, gardening alongside her mother and grandmother in Northeastern Connecticut’s Quiet Corner region. Gatheru is the child of Kenyan immigrants whose ancestry includes farmers along the maternal and paternal lines as far back as oral … Continued
Rainforest Foundation US Almost 40 years ago, Sting and Trudie Styler made a pledge to protect the Kayapo people of Brazil from the devastating effects of deforestation. Today, Rainforest Foundation US (RFUS)—the grassroots organization they co-founded in 1988—continues the fight in Brazil while expanding to protect Indigenous communities and rainforests in Peru, Guyana, and Mesoamerica. … Continued
Navigate the changing seasons and enjoy the beauty of nature year-round by filling your indoor spaces with plants. They’re good for your health and happiness! It’s that time of year again, when the long, warm days of summer and endless hours spent outside begin to fade and the season transitions into decreased daylight, cooler temperatures, … Continued
A whopping 58 percent of all food produced in Canada is lost or wasted every year. A third of those 35.5 million metric tonnes of wasted food could be rescued. Innovative Canadians are making a difference, working to eliminate food waste, protect the environment, and feed our communities—all through the power of upcycling. What’s up … Continued