environment

John Root July 2, 2021 1

Invasive and aggressive plants can be a major roadblock to success in your efforts to...

John Root June 25, 2021 0

Raised beds are fine for vegetable gardening, but it’s often assumed that existing vegetation needs...

John Root June 25, 2021 1

Pollinator gardens are a great way to welcome native bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Just...

John Root June 25, 2021 2

Woody plants are just as important to pollinators as wildflowers, especially in the spring when...

John Root June 25, 2021 1

National Pollinator Week is June 21 – June 27. Let’s make our community a pollinator...

Russ Vernon-Jones June 18, 2021 1

Some recent climate news items seem particularly noteworthy. I’ll start with some bad news, but...

Maura Keene May 28, 2021 2

A forum on climate change and affordable housing was held on May 25, 2021 via...

Russ Vernon-Jones May 21, 2021 0

Hope is essential for climate action. Some activists may be motivated by fear, anger, or...

Lenore Bryck May 14, 2021 2

The Amherst Board of Health (BOH), after a lengthy discussion, voted to recommend to the...

Amherst Indy May 14, 2021 0

Source: Franklin Country Solid Waste Management District Did you know? According to the NRDC, 40%...

Amherst Indy May 14, 2021 0

Source: Neighbor to Neighbor The Springfield Environmental Expo aims to shine light on the injustices...

Maura Keene May 7, 2021 3

Report On The Meeting Of The Amherst Town Council (5/3/21) Editor’s note: This is one...