Happy Dancing Blog

Jenny Hill

Reducing Plastics in the Kitchen

You may have heard that this month is Plastic Free July. This is a great month-long challenge encouraging people to take any action, big...

HDT Team

Water & Birds Spotlights of Citizen Science Projects

Are you a naturally curious person? Do you pay close attention to detail? Do you WISH you paid better attention or hope to develop your...

Quinn Swanson

Rethink, Refuse, and Reduce - Summer Edition

Summer in Minnesota is what I live for! I love it - from the warm temps, abundant wildlife, fresh vegetables and living flowers to the...

Jim Chamberlin

Let's Go Nuts: A New Opportunity in Agriculture

Happy Dancing Turtle is looking for landowners interested in planting a new and exciting crop – hybrid hazelnuts. They will be seeking...

HDT Team

Citizen Science: When Observations Become Data

Citizen Science programs are a great way to learn more about nature while at the same time contributing to scientific research that can...

Jenny Hill

Raised Beds Elevate Garden Options

Raised bed gardening is more than just a trend. It has some real advantages in terms of space, ergonomics, and logistics. It is easier to...

nwoodworth

Nature Notes: An Immense World

Expanding the Sensory World Many of us pick up a book to get thoroughly lost in it; to escape the grip of everyday life and get swept...

HDT Team

2024 Earth Day: Planet Vs. Plastics

“Planet vs. Plastics” is the official theme for 2024 at Earthday.org. Earthday.org’s 2024 call to action builds on their commitment to...

Jim Chamberlin

Doing Better for Soil Is Better for All

I entered college in my early thirties, looking for a career change from the foodservice industry. My parents owned a bakery when I was...

Jenny Hill

Grow with Community Gardens & Seed Libraries

The latest snow/rainstorm may have sent you back indoors to try to plan your garden. Maybe you are an experienced gardener and you have...