Anyone who thinks the words "environment" and "education" should go together: Virginia Beach looks like the place to be March 4-7 when the Green Schools National Network brings its fifth annual Green Schools National Conference to the Commonwealth! ... Read More about Green Schools National Conference comes to Virginia in March
How clean is our air? Virginia Mama Summit wants it cleaner!
It's probably no surprise to anyone living here that the air quality in the Washington DC area is poor; it gets a grade of F in ground-level ozone (smog) from the American Lung Association, putting the Metro DC among the top 10 most polluted U.S. cities in the ozone category. This matters to every ... Read More about How clean is our air? Virginia Mama Summit wants it cleaner!
Winter into Spring: gardening, health and wellness events at a glance
During this season of hibernation, bulbs are awaiting warm weather to shoot up through the earth and expose their colorful glory. So am I. I'm working on gathering some great material to push out come springtime while I spend these cold months conserving my energy.* While the air is cold and the ... Read More about Winter into Spring: gardening, health and wellness events at a glance
Gone hibernatin’!
Winter is a time for turning inward, and I've been trying to honor that wisdom. Or rather, I've been working hard to address chronic health issues through diet and lifestyle changes and thus have been a little quiet here. My hope is to form a team that will help me bring things together for a great ... Read More about Gone hibernatin’!
Environmental educators convene at newly renovated Marshall High School
Leaders of Northern Virginia’s environmental education scene met last week to discuss recent renovations and sustainability initiatives taken at George C. Marshall High School in Fairfax County and to discuss plans for a possible statewide environmental education organization. Members of the ... Read More about Environmental educators convene at newly renovated Marshall High School
