Earth Chats

Positive momentum. Plastic alternatives. “Cradle to Cradle” or “Cradle to Grave” Inventions. Zero Waste. PASTA straws vs Plastic... Read more »

Optimism. Safe for your yard, safe for your pets. Gift ideas: Hoses for Showers. What’s your favorite garden? Container gardening in a Chicago Alley. Prairie gardens: gorgeous or out of control?

It’s finally Spring. Smells first thing in the morning. Getting rid of grass. Thriving Dandelions. Zero chemicals on your lawn. Native plants need less water. Bats are pollinators? Pesticides. The “D” word. Who’s washing the paws of the squirrels?

Resources:

NE Illinois Plant Sale/Native Plants: https://wheatonparkdistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/PLANT-INFO-CHART-2019.pdf

In episode 2, we discuss just some of the amazing things about trees to celebrate Arbor Day!

In this episode: Kaitlyn and Carol chat with Kay McKeen, Director of non-profit, SCARCE about the first Earth Day. Other talking points: Kay gets goosebumps. The benefits of trees. Idlers beware. Plants improve our lives. Calming the founding fathers down. What is plogging? Pick up five.

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Your weekly discussion on how to live your most sustainable life.