Dear EarthTalk: Are any environmental groups working specifically to increase access to nature and the outdoors? -- Mary Pelletier, Macon, GA
No one doubts that time spent outdoors in nature is time well-spent, especially in this age of smartphones, tablets and laptops vying for our attention. Research consistently shows links between higher levels of health and well-being when people have access to parks, gardens, greenways and other natural areas.
“Do everything in love.” I Corinthians 16: 14 NIV
“An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips.” Proverbs 24:26
15 Years Ago
September 12, 2003
25 Years Ago
September 15, 1993
You have to look for the schism, Jasper said to himself out at the woodpile. He put another chunk of firewood up on the splitting block and took a look at the checking cracks that ran part way through the circles of age rings.
If I hit it right there, he said to himself, it should cleave.
"What do you think, Arthur? If I hit it right there...?"
Makes: 6 servings
Break out the barley to make a comforting vegetable soup on a cold or rainy day.
UNOFFICIAL Town of Eads Board of Trustees Meeting August 14, 2018
The Regular Meeting of the Town of Eads Board of Trustees was called to order by Mayor Shields, Tuesday August 14, 2018 at 4:59 p.m. in the Town Hall. Shealynn McCracken, Assistant Town Clerk, took roll call:
Mayor – Joe D. Shields- present
Trustees – Present –Kathy McCracken, Terry Riley, Dennis Pearson, and Lisa Trigilio,
Absent – Priscilla Waggoner and Justin McLoud
It has been quite a while since Colorado State University Extension has offered the Master Gardener program in the southeast area. With renewed interest in the program, applications are being accepted for Master Gardner classes which will be conducted in 2019. The host location will be determined by where the majority of the applications are centered. Southeast area extension offices are located in Baca, Bent, Cheyenne, Crowley, Kiowa, Otero, and Prowers counties.
