Nora WoodworthJun 34 minA Deeper Look into World Ocean DayAs June 8 - World Ocean Day - approaches, it’s easy to feel that as a Midwesterner living very far from the ocean, our actions don’t have...
Jenny HillMay 272 minControlling Cutworms, Cool Season Crops and Planting LoreThe Happy Dancing Turtle atrium/gardens/hoop houses are in full swing now and Gardener Dave has some tips to share about controlling...
Jenny HillMay 194 minCommunity Connections and Environmental Education Highlights of Spring FairSince its beginning over 15 years ago (!) Back to Basics has been about bringing people together to learn about resilient and sustainable...
Jenny HillMay 133 minExploring Farms and Co-ops for Local FoodsSpring brings the return of Farmer’s Markets and increases our urge to travel and explore. Have you ever wondered who are the “farmers”...
Jenny HillMay 63 minCommunity Gardens a Good Fit for BeginnersMaybe it happens to you every year about this time–the idea of tending a garden rises like an incredible mirage. You see yourself (tanned...
Jenny HillApr 223 minThere's Still Time to Celebrate Earth DayIf Earth Day snuck up on you (like we keep hoping Spring-like weather will sneak up on us), know there is still time to celebrate your...
Jenny HillApr 153 minRethink Spring Yard CareRs for Resilient Living Series For most of us by this time of year, the idea of getting out to work in your yard, seeing the change of...
Jenny HillMar 253 minSix Ways to Bring Spring Into Your Living SpaceThe bright sun of March and the warmer temperatures re-awakens our senses. With fresh eyes (and a fresh nose?), we notice it’s a great...
HDT TeamMar 183 minA Drop in the BucketWorld Water Day is March 22. This annual United Nations Observance celebrates water and raises awareness of the two billion people...
Jim ChamberlinFeb 173 minFire’s Historic Use/Future Potential as a Tool in Food SystemsJust a couple of centuries ago in this great land, prairies, savannas, and forests thrived, rich in diversity, not just above ground, but...
Jenny HillFeb 113 minNew Understandings of WellnessI will remember the pandemic as the time the phrase “hope you are well” took on multiple meanings. We have all been challenged in...
Jenny HillFeb 43 minActivity Important All Year LongWinter can be tough. When it starts in December, we might console ourselves that after Winter Solstice, the daylight hours slowly start...
Jenny HillJan 284 minEating Well in 2022You have probably heard about the trend that more people ate at home since the start of the pandemic. Indeed, research shows that people...
Jenny HillJan 205 minKeynote Examines Crucial Issue of Food SovereigntyHappy Dancing Turtle recently interviewed food sovereignty advocate and Minnesota author Diane Wilson who will deliver the virtual...
Jenny HillJan 143 minMake Life Easier in Cold WeatherIt’s January! The bright sun on sparkly snow in January can be spectacular but below-zero weather can make life seem unpleasant and some...
Jenny HillJan 73 minThink Small in 2022Are you considering some changes towards a more sustainable life for 2022? What are some small changes that could have a big impact...
Jenny HillDec 17, 20213 minBack to Basics 2022 Registration Now Open!We are happy to announce registration for the 16th Annual Back to Basics is now open. For 2022 you can choose from virtual and in-person...
Jenny HillDec 10, 20214 minReuse: Buying (or Selling) Used Items OnlineRs for Resilient Living Series Remember in 2018 when we talked about shopping second-hand for the holidays because it was more...
Jim ChamberlinDec 3, 20213 minRuminants for ResilienceRestorative and resilient farming practices are vital to producing quality crops and to maintaining soil health.
Jenny HillNov 26, 20213 minMake the Holidays Merry and SustainableAfter Thanksgiving, time can feel like a steep downhill slide through the end of the year. We may feel pummeled by messages to buy and...