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Recent posts
- How men’s spring knitting retreats make things better
- An exotic pigeon inspired this handspun, knitted shawl
- A bobolink sings in the city
- Spring planting
- Time to plant potatoes
- Shedding light on celiac disease; seeking a cure
- Green space makes happy place
- Spring starts with baby goats
- City trees hit hard by ice storm
- A photogenic winter
Tag Archives: environmentalism
Dark ecology and a narcissistic society
Dark ecology: searching for truth in a post-green world, in the current issue of Orion, reads like a dark mirror. I glimpse my own pessimism enhanced by deep reflections of Paul Kingsnorth. The essayist says technological civilization is bound for … Continue reading
The confusing lingo of being good to nature
I recently interviewed a biodynamic farmer who did not like the label sustainable, and he is not the only one. Many people who want to treat nature well are choking on old vocabulary. Sustainability, environmentalism, carbon-neutral, green living and organic … Continue reading
What would Rachel Carson do?
A world-altering book, Silent Spring, hit the shelves 50 years ago this week. The gospel according to Rachel raised awareness of the widespread, dangerous use of pesticides and their impact on birds, wildlife and human health. Her teachings essentially launched … Continue reading
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Tagged bald eagles, birds, endangered species, environmentalism, insects, pesticides, rachel carson, silent spring
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Ending alienation from nature
Eighteen months ago, living in an apartment without direct access to personal green space, I felt woefully disconnected from nature. It hit me hard because I grew up in the country, surrounded by flora and fauna, rich soil under my … Continue reading
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Tagged alienation, environmentalism, nature, urbanology
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Rally and Celebration for Guelph’s Two Rivers.
It is an important time for river advocates in Guelph. Tonight City Council will vote whether to update the city’s Official Plan with dubious protection for the Speed River and Eramosa River greenway. Coincidentally, this Sunday begins a week-long … Continue reading
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Tagged #watersheds, city parks, environmentalism, eramosa river, Guelph, rivers, speed river
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Inspiration: Wendell Berry
We all need people who inspire us, whether heroes, models, mentors or friends. During the WordCount Blogathon Speed River Journal will present a special Saturday feature profiling people I admire. These are all living people whose work relates directly or … Continue reading
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Tagged activism, agriculture, environmentalism, land use, poetry, urbanology, Wendell Berry
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Another Rave Review for Guelph
Guelph, my home city, received a glowing report on Terry Bradshaw’s TV show Profiles. It demonstrates how environmentalism and sustainability are integral to the city’s history, character and economy. My Downtown Guelph says this was the only Canadian city featured … Continue reading
