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Wings Among the Skyscrapers
One of New York’s celebrity couples is still around and flying strong… literally. Fifth Avenue’s Red-Tail Hawks, Pale Male and Lima, had a surprise visit from their youngster, Stinker-One, on Sunday, Oct. 10. Here are the newest pictures of the … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, Birds, Central Park, Wildlife
Tagged animals, Central Park, dead wildlife, nature, New York City
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That Devil, Nature
Was the concept of “wilderness” in Western thought conceived by 19th century Romantics? No, it was not. And yet, it appears that conservation narratives often set this as their philosophical baseline. Emma Marris’ well-received new book, Rambunctious Garden: Saving Nature in a … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Emma Marris, nature, Puritans, Rambunctious Garden, Romantics, WIlderness
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Oh Christmas Tree, how do I recycle thee?
Oh Christmas Tree, oh Christmas Tree, how do I recycle thee? Easily, according to the Department of Sanitation in New York City. There will be a citywide collection between January 4th-January 15th. Be sure to remove all ornaments, tinsel, and … Continue reading
Posted in Energy, Holidays, Nature, Recycling
Tagged Christmas, eco-friendly, Green, nature, New York, New York City, recycling
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Zero Footprint Shirt
In an effort to reduce our carbon footprint, one man has designed the Zero Footprint Shirt. Dave Rittinger, an architect from Brooklyn, has created a shirt made entirely out of leaves and glue. According to his biography, Rittinger discovered that … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Design, Fashion, Holidays, Nature, Recycling
Tagged Brooklyn, eco-friendly, fashion, Green, green living, nature, New York, New York City, NYC, recycling
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Food Stories
Have you ever wondered where the grapes you had for a snack this afternoon were grown? What about those tomatoes that you chopped up into your salad? Were they grown in California or Chile? Harvestmark helps make the connection between … Continue reading
Can’t afford a hotel? Climb a Central Park Tree!
On Saturday, the New York Times published a story called “Finding a Bed Among Central Park’s Trees” about twin movie makers Cory and Dana Foht who have spent around 20 nights in hammocks in one of the Park’s elm trees. … Continue reading
Posted in Central Park, Documentaries, Nature
Tagged Central Park, green living, nature, New York, New York City, New York Times, NYC, NYT, quote, trees
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Naturalist Quote of the Day
“We need another and a wiser and perhaps a more mystical concept of animals. Remote from universal nature, and living by complicated artifice, man in civilization surveys the creature through the glass of his knowledge and sees thereby a feather … Continue reading
Grow NYC presents Greenmarket Grains Week
Grow NYC is a community non-for-profit outreach program that aims to provide fresh produce to New Yorkers, create awareness about recycling and reducing waste, and encourage future generations to become environmental leaders through education. From November 14th-21st, they are hosting … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Food
Tagged Brooklyn, eco-friendly, farm, food, Green, green living, greenmarket, locavore, nature, New York City, NYC
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Craigslist for Gardeners
Have some extra planting space floating around your neighborhood? Want someone to plant a rooftop garden on your apartment? Do you have the urge to grow zucchini, tomatoes, and squash but no where to put them? Have no fear because … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Nature
Tagged community, eco-friendly, farm, gardening, green living, nature
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NYC Wasteless Compost Project
I stumbled upon a branch of NYC Wasteless Compost Project Demonstration site. It is off of Grand Street and Abraham Kazan Street. I’ve passed by it numerous times, but finally stopped the other day to see what it was. The … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Nature, Recycling
Tagged Composting, eco-friendly, Lower East Side, nature, New York City, NYC, photo, recycling
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