Architecture and good design can enhance interactions with nature. Our proposal expands the natural areas to increase wildlife habitat and the addition of a nature center and viewing towers offers unobstructed views of wildlife activity at Montrose Beach Dunes and surrounding bird sanctuary.
Conservation
Water Hazard: California Water Shortage, Again
California can cut its water shortage by nixing lawns. Meanwhile the Midwest should come out of the short grass and take over as go-to Ag producer.
April Showers: Learning From California’s Drought
Continuing news on Californian drought is scary, even on a rainy day. What can we learn from the west coast water crisis?
Dishing the Dirt on Composting Toilets
If you’d like go one step farther in your quest for water conservation … what about composting toilets? Before you gasp, shudder and click away, give us a minute to explain why.
Think Spring: Plant Shade Trees Now for a Cool Summer
Spring is the best time to plant young trees in your yard. Why and how to use shade trees to keep your home cool and cost effective.
Friday Favorites: creative reminders to conserve
We’re posting things we like every friday. They’ll range from amazing dishes to jars of pickles to cleaning products to eye-catching graphics. One thing you can be sure of is that they’ll all relate to our principal passions: food, beer/wine, and all things green, sustainable and design-y. This week we’re highlighting creative ways to encourage […]