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Sep 21st 2022
An Autumn Equinox Meditation
The Autumn Equinox Arrives!"Equi" – equal, "Nox" – night, means equal lengths of night and day, the amount of time the sun spends above and below the horizon. Changes in day/night length and seasons o…
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Jul 4th 2020
Interconnection and Interdependence
A Declaration of Interconnection and Interdependence4th of July, 2020 True "independence" is a misperception. The great exchange of breath and substance between plants, animals and all kingdoms of li…
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Jun 19th 2020
Yes, BLACK LIVES MATTER!
Say it out loud: Black Lives Matter! In this moment, there's a convergence of a history of oppression, frequent killings of Black people with no consequences for their killers, political attempts…
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Jul 9th 2019
Plastic-Free Shampoo Bars – Read All About ‘Em!
Shampoo bars: A plastic-free choice for hair! Do you cringe when you buy hair-care products in plastic bottles? Do you wonder where the ingredients in your shampoo come from? Good news: We'…
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Mar 8th 2019
Important Updates on Sustainability and Palm Oil
In this post, we discuss RSPO sustainability certifications for palm oil. If you're not familiar with palm oil, check out our introductory post about it from 2015! Sustainability certificati…
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Jan 21st 2019
Gifts of the Trees
Take a moment today to appreciate a tree. Choose a tree that has a presence in your daily life. Maybe one you've noticed but haven't given much thought to.Touch the tree. Be present with the tree…
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Nov 7th 2018
Monarchs Arrive at Overwintering Grounds!
The first sighting of a monarch arriving in an overwintering area was announced yesterday! We raised monarchs this year and are excited to hear that monarchs are reaching their wintering grounds west…
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Oct 21st 2018
A Monarch is Born!
Raising monarch butterflies this summer was a magical experience! Why raise monarchs? Why not leave caterpillars alone to grow into butterflies out in the wild? Here are some compelling reasons: Survi…
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Aug 3rd 2018
Coffee for the Planet: How Your Coffee Affects Life on Earth
How do you choose a good cup of coffee?? Not just tasty good, but good for the planet? I used to think that organic Arabica beans were shade-grown and ecosystem friendly. I now know it's not so sim…
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Mar 26th 2018
Palm Oil Production (Part 2), Challenges for Sustainability
Problems with palm oil evade simple solutions. We may like to think that environmental and social sustainability problems can be solved in the marketplace by requiring responsible standards. Wh…
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Mar 2nd 2018
Palm Oil and Sustainability, An Update (Part 1)
Palm oil is a tropical oil surrounded by controversy. I first wrote about palm oil two years ago in a post that discussed issues with its production, including mas…
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Feb 11th 2018
A Visit to D Acres Permaculture Farm
Welcome sign at the west entrance to D AcresAfter reading about D Acres Community Permaculture Farm, I was excited to have the opportunity to visit for their monthly Farm Feast Breakfast and farm tou…
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