El Niño: What to check on your downspouts
In usually-water-lean Southern California, most of us have directed rain gutter downspouts to run into our gardens, so that we can make the most of every drop. (drawing A) This is a great setup for most years, when we get…
Another effort to disguise GMOs and bury the evidence
Don’t call them “genetically modified” says the FDA. In a campaign that is very likely driven behind-the-scenes by the marketing arm of biotech industry, the FDA now wants us to use the term “genetically engineered” instead. Why is this so…
Green Friday – Nov 27 – an alternative to consumerism
Be a producer, rather than a consumer. Are you sick of all the ads and consumerism that now invade our lives even before Halloween? …the deluge of STUFF that you know is so bad for our planet, its climate, and…
El Niño: Know your Big Picture
As city creatures, most people know streets and shortcuts. They know the municipal grid. But they are very unaware of the geologic watershed that runs beneath their feet.
El Niño: Protect garden pets
At my house, we have city chickens. At the Community Garden at Holy Nativity, we have bunnies. With a Godzilla El Niño coming, all of these delightful little critters need rain protection.
Reflections on 10 Years of Change-Making
In November 2005 we held a small gathering — a book launch party for Legacy: A Story of Hope. We didn’t know it at the time, but that small gathering was the first for a group that would become the…
Ten years!
I’ve just finished up the photo slideshow for Saturday’s 10 year anniversary party at Environmental Change-Makers. It’s great to see all the changes! Do you remember when the wall behind the Garden was still white? Before the sunflower mural? Do…
Are you prepared for El Niño?
Looking for guidance on what to do to get ready for the Godzilla El Niño storms? If you missed our workshop last weekend, here are other places to get the info…
Comprehensive climate action
Government alone cannot do it. There are plenty of cries to political entities to “do something about global warming.” Yes, it is important for government to impose carbon limits — to drive home the seriousness of a unified effort. To…
ECM 10th Anniversary Party – Nov 14
Yes, the Change-Makers have been stirring up trouble for 10 years now! And in that time, we’ve done lots of cool projects in Westchester and beyond. Come celebrate ECM’s 10th anniversary, on Saturday Nov. 14. Enjoy wood-fired pizza at the…