Exactly a month ago, Ben and I planted these tiny mustard greens in the hopes that they would survive the ninety degree weather long enough to produce some leaves to eat. They were long and stringy, and seemed so fragile. Before planting the greens, we first turned compost into the soil and gave the dry, [...]
Every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday morning before our work begins, the EarthLinks community comes together in the workshop to spend time in group reflection. Participants or staff bring poetry, readings from Earth-conscious authors, or thoughts on participants’ life experiences. Through reflection, community is grown, perspective is gained, and wisdom is shared. Check back here often [...]
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It’s officially Spring, which means the garden season is upon us! We’ve begun planting seeds in our workshop which will be transplanted into the garden once the danger of frost is past us — probably around Mother’s Day. We’re keeping busy working with our participants to sow a variety of vegetables, herbs, and flowers for [...]
Every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday morning before our work begins, the EarthLinks community — participants, staff, and volunteers — comes together in the workshop to spend some time in group reflection. Reflections are often led by participants themselves, bringing poetry, readings from Earth-conscious authors, or participants’ life experiences. Through this reflection, community is grown, perspective [...]
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Continuing our series shedding light on creatures in peril and how you can help, let’s take a look at Bat Boxes from EarthLinks! You may already know that single- and double-chamber Bat Boxes are available for purchase in our Online Shop, but do you know why they are so important? As anyone who has spent [...]
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