Insights on the Environment
 Healthy Heart, Happy Planet
Environmental Education Effects Run Deep
HEATHER THOMAS: In recent scientific studies, research has provided evidence of dramatic positive effects of nature education on child behaviour. Using the great outdoors to create a classroom environment, result in improvements in everything from math and science skills to art and music abilities. Read more >>> Joy to the World
A World Filled with Synchronicity
HEATHER THOMAS:
Enlightenment regarding the interconnectivity and interdependence of all living things is the purest example of synchronicity. There are millions of actions happening every moment that are maintaining the balance of our ecosystem and ultimately our existence on this planet. Read more >>>
Earth-Conscious Alternatives
HEATHER THOMAS:
It's easy to keep doing what you've always done. The challenge is being receptive to change. I've compiled a selection of Earth-friendly alternatives to the harsh chemicals and cleansers that permeate our lives. Read more >>>
Seafood Sustainability
HEATHER THOMAS:
When you sit down to a delicious seafood dinner; do you think about where the fish came from? The sustainability of our seafood is a major problem that needs to be raised to the forefront of our awareness. Read more >>>
Choose an Environmental Charity
HEATHER THOMAS:
Have you ever considered getting involved with an environmental charity? Whether you are interested in donating your time or money, the plethora of worthy causes can be overwhelming. Read more >>>
Proud to be 'Green'
HEATHER THOMAS:
It's easier to have strength in your convictions when your convictions are in sync with those of the majority. The challenge arises when it's time for you to stand by beliefs that appear to be slightly unpopular. Despite the heightened global awareness of environmental issues, unusual weather patterns, and natural disasters, being 'Green' may have become trendy but is not always common. Read more >>>
Staycations
Good for You, Good for the Earth
HEATHER THOMAS:
You may have heard the terms, Staycation, Daycation, or Holistay. These are titles given to a family vacation that involves staying close to home. Read more >>>
Plant a Garden for Sustainable Living
HEATHER THOMAS:
Planting a sustainable garden is a great way to honour Mother Earth. The increasing costs of pre-packaged food and imported produce are additional reasons it may be time to consider alternative food sources. Something as simple as planting a garden can be your personal contribution to creating a sustainable food source for you and your family. Read more >>>
Happy Mother's Day, Earth
JAMES POLK:
It's easy to take you for granted, but on this special occasion of Mother's Day, here are a few words to express gratitude for all you are and all you do. Read more >>>
Repurposing: Turn Your Trash Into Treasure
HEATHER THOMAS:
Repurposing is the modification of something to be used for a purpose other than its original intended use. Repurposing is another alternative beyond the already familiar common recycling practices for aluminum, metal, glass, plastic, paper, and cardboard. Read more >>>
What's Your 'Green' Resolution for 2011?
HEATHER THOMAS:
We may already be halfway through January, but there's no better time than the present to begin making positive environmental changes as part of your New Year's resolutions. Read more >>>
What's Your
Environmental Consciousness Level? HEATHER THOMAS:
We deem many things 'modern conveniences' because they speed up our processes and add efficiencies to our busy lives. However, while we race through one day to get to the next, it's easy to either overlook, or completely disregard the effects our choices have on the environment. Read more >>>
Holiday 'Green'ings!
HEATHER THOMAS:
The Holiday season is filled with a seemingly endless list of things to do and people to see. We focus on gifts, food, decorations and a full calendar of parties, dinners and preparations. Read more >>>
Appreciation of Nature's Gifts
HEATHER THOMAS:
We often innocently and unintentionally find ourselves taking things for granted, whether it is people, our careers, the environment, or even material objects, like our cars or homes. Read more >>>
Do we Really Need to Worry about
Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs? HEATHER THOMAS:
Despite their environmental benefits, there have been several recent questions about the health concerns of Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs or CFLs, due to both the mercury contained within the bulbs and the amount of 'dirty electricity' that is emitted from them. Read more >>>
A Foretelling
HEATHER THOMAS:
Originally published in 1971, the Dr. Seuss story The Lorax, was clearly a foretelling of the detrimental effects of industrialization on the Earth's natural resources. Read more >>>
The Ancient Art of Composting
HEATHER THOMAS:
Trash is an unlikely topic of conversation around most dinner tables, but definitely something worth raising to a higher level of awareness. Like it or not, producing waste is an inevitable and undeniable part of our lives, but what we do with that waste is something we can control. Read more >>>
When the Earth Speaks, Do You Listen?
HEATHER THOMAS:
Are you receiving the signs surrounding you every day? They may be as small as a wilting plant in your home, or as large as a nationwide draught or global warming. So how can you make a difference? Read more >>>
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HEATHER THOMAS: Making small adjustments in old habits can make a big different in both heart health and the health of the planet. 
HEATHER THOMAS: For many people, the holiday season is about giving and receiving gifts. However, amidst the material clutter and seasonal stress, it is easy to forget about the endless plethora of amazing gifts we receive every day from Mother Earth.
