Confession time: despite working at an organization that focuses on helping people prepare for natural hazard events, I never formally sat down with my own family to take the recommended steps for emergency preparedness – until this week. With Hurricane Preparedness Week occurring May 9-15 and Nurture Nature Center hosting upcoming emergency preparedness kit distributions... Read More
Working at a place like Nurture Nature Center, it really does feel like Earth Day every day. Still, many of us will take an extra moment today in particular, on April 22, to appreciate our environment, do our part to care for the planet, and celebrate with others who share our love for the Earth.... Read More
Do you think your neighbors are more or less concerned about environmental issues than they were 10 years ago? How does this compare to opinions across the United States? Would the majority of people support or oppose new government measures to protect open space? These are just a few examples of the many questions that... Read More
This year and last year, as temperatures start to warm toward the end of winter and early spring, I have kept busy and gotten outside by making my own maple syrup. From tapping the trees to collecting the sap to boiling the sap down to syrup and lastly canning the final product, it is a... Read More
As mentioned in our recent post on eating plant-based, food is a major component of individuals’ environmental footprints. The choices we make while buying food can also be important for our health and for supporting local businesses and farmers. However, the food choices that are available to shoppers can be limited by what grocery stores... Read More
It surprised me when I first learned that for many people, one of the most significant ways to reduce our individual carbon footprint is to eat less meat and dairy products. Our carbon footprints include all of the things we use or activities we do that generate greenhouse gas emissions – heating and lighting our... Read More
A little known fact about the Lehigh Valley is that it is the site of the highest recorded indoor level of radon in the world (in a home in Center Valley), and often sees dangerously high levels of this naturally occurring radioactive gas. Despite its pervasiveness, many people are not aware that radon is the... Read More
February is Black History Month, so we have compiled a list of books that address, in a variety of ways, the history of African Americans and the environment. This includes often overlooked contributions to the environmental movement such as shaping our national park system and campaigning to stop harmful pollution, and explorations of the varied... Read More
Have you ever seen a new development bring disruptive levels of traffic to a particular street, enjoyed a community event or festival, had a question about policing in your community, or even simply noticed that a nearby streetlight is out? These are just some of the topics that local governments at the county and municipal... Read More
In 2017, Minsi Lake was drained for repairs to its dam and spillway, sparking an extensive effort to improve habitat and recreational opportunities in this special place. Draining the lake “was kind of a once in a lifetime opportunity” to undertake these projects, says Jim Wilson, Recreation Specialist for Northampton County Parks and Recreation. Since... Read More