Blog
Latest Blog Post
Gratitude for Hope and Progress: Being Thankful from Mrs. Green and Our Community
Featured November 16, 2021I’m fairly certain that people who take the time during this season of giving thanks will have quite a bit to say about their health and the health of their loved ones. Let’s face it - these past two years were the worst of times and the best of times. There has been so much loss and lots of pain for millions. We are a country divided, old paradigms are collapsing and the beat goes on. And yet, I still find my gratitude list to be quite long and deep and wide. In particular, I would like to express my…
Read MoreBlog Posts
What is Sepsis?
November 9, 2021Sepsis is the body's overwhelming and life-threatening response to infection. It can lead to tissue damage, organ failure and death. The source of infection…
Learn MoreThe Ultimate Recycling: The Pebble in the Pond
October 19, 2021When the COVID-19 pandemic hit and hit hard, there were challenges in my life and in the lives of millions of others in our…
Learn MoreRethinking the 3 "Rs"
October 19, 2021For decades, we have been taught about the 3 Rs, Reduce, Reuse Recycle, but as we embrace the idea of Zero Waste, there are…
Learn MoreTackle the Holiday Season: How to Shop, Spend and Gift with Intention
October 19, 2021Holidays can get stressful but with a little imagination you can create thoughtful, inexpensive gifts all while being environmentally friendly. Utilizing upcycling and shopping…
Learn More5 Things to Know About Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
October 19, 2021When you have little ones, you hear about all sorts of viruses, colds and other illnesses going around at school, daycare or amongst friends.…
Learn More5 Actions You Can Take This Week
October 19, 2021Here we are in the month of October. Many places in the world are feeling the cool winds and enjoying the vibrant colors of…
Learn MoreThree Climate Youth Activists to Watch
September 14, 2021We recently became acquainted with the Alliance for Climate Education and we are in love with their work and impact. At their core, the…
Learn MoreHow to Get Your Kids on Board With a Sustainable Lifestyle
September 14, 2021Teaching children about the threats of climate change can seem like a difficult topic to approach. However, preparing little ones for the state of…
Learn MoreHow to Green Your Halloween
September 14, 2021Ghosts, goblins, and ghouls, oh my! To get into the Halloween spirit we often decorate with plastic skeletons, consume tons of candy, and load…
Learn More5 Actions You Can Take This Week
September 14, 2021“This world demands the qualities of youth: not a time of life but a state of mind, a temper of the will, a quality…
Learn MoreMigraines and Periods
September 13, 2021Ever wondered where that headache came from? While men and women suffer from headaches for a number of reasons - dehydration, age, family history…
Learn MoreTable for Nine: Gardeners Connecting, Sharing and Growing
August 17, 2021The table was round and surrounded by life – flowers, vegetables, and trees. The nine gardeners took their seats to share a story from…
Learn MoreConserving Water in Your Garden
August 16, 2021According to the EPA (United States Environmental Protection Agency), “the average American family uses 320 gallons of water per day, about 30 percent of…
Learn MoreCreating a Wildlife Habitat in Your Yard
August 16, 2021As flowers bloom and gardens thrive, our neighbors appear more frequently. I’m not talking about the neighbors that borrow a cup of sugar, but…
Learn MoreCelebrating Pollinators
August 16, 2021Pollinators carry pollen from the male part of a plant (the stamen) to the female part (the stigma) of the same or another plant.…
Learn More6 Things to Know About Valley Fever
August 16, 2021If you live in Arizona, you’ve probably heard of Valley fever. It is caused by a fungus – coccidioides - that grows in the…
Learn More5 Actions You Can Take This Week
August 16, 2021“Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.” ~ Unknown Ready to do some good…
Learn MoreWhy Saving the Planet Starts in the Kitchen
August 9, 2021[caption id="attachment_9974" align="aligncenter" width="1076"] [/caption] By Ana Bonifacio We all know that the kitchen is the heart of our home, but did you know…
Learn MoreSea Snot. Say What?
July 13, 2021I don’t know about you but as of about two weeks ago, I personally had never heard of sea snot. It came up in…
Learn MoreIt’s really hot outside, here’s how to stay safe
July 12, 2021While Tucsonans are used to it being hot during the summer months, it is especially toasty this year, with record-breaking heat forecasted for the…
Learn More