Making Ripples
Wild for Turkeys
There are many awesome aspects of living in Northwest Arkansas, only one of which is the existence of wild turkeys. But at this time of year, in the hearts (and stomachs) of many of our residents, turkey is the main attraction.
Brooks Hummel Nature Preserve Something to Be Thankful For
The City of Fayetteville contains one of the best-kept secrets (besides Mt. Kessler) for hiking within city limits.
The Future of Plastic
Plastic has been a familiar friend around the house and a terrible terror around the globe, creating a more convenient lifestyle for many people and a big problem for the
Coffee and Climate Change
Climate change, like a boarder who didn’t make a reservation ahead of time and has a tendency to dampen the mood, will now have a place at our breakfast table.
Unusual Pumpkin Projects
If you love pumpkins but are tired of the “usual” pumpkin activities that accompany autumn like flocks of honking geese, here are some untraditional things to do with a pumpkin!
Halloween: Scarier for Slaves
Taste buds do not have more rights than humans do, but a global perspective on world economics portrays a different story.
DIY Fall Fun
It’s officially autumn! For a quick and easy fun fall craft that even smaller children can do, try leaf splatter paintings.
The Wonderful White-tailed Deer
There are at least fifty species of deer found throughout the world, including elk, caribou, and our familiar white-tailed deer.
Green Moral Licensing
The danger is “moral licensing,” or the idea that one’s self-perception of being a good person will make one less inclined to perform good actions in the future.
Smart Sustainability
If my dog bit me in 1990, it doesn’t necessarily mean your dog will bite you in 2015. And no matter how high you got as a youth, it’s quite possible I’m drug-free. Yet this logic is seldom applied to sustainable living.
