Jenny Hill
- Dec 9, 2022
- 4 min
Clothes-minded: What Is the True Cost?
Do you find yourself spending both more money and less money on clothing today? It seems like some basics, like jeans, cost more. But...
Jenny Hill
- Nov 23, 2022
- 3 min
Tips for Treading Lightly Through the Holidays
The holiday season is here! For some, it can feel like the season of overwhelm. After Thanksgiving, does time actually accelerate towards...
Jenny Hill
- Nov 18, 2022
- 3 min
Rs for Resilient Living: Repair
In the list of the Rs--such as Reduce, Reuse, Refuse, Repurpose--Repair is a step many of us may not immediately think to take. Often I...
Jenny Hill
- Oct 28, 2022
- 4 min
When the Weather Gets Cold, Local Eaters Get Creative
Do you have a summer and winter diet? Many of us do, at least to a certain extent because it seems more fun to eat melon in the summer...
Jenny Hill
- Apr 22, 2022
- 3 min
There's Still Time to Celebrate Earth Day
If 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 Hill
- Dec 17, 2021
- 3 min
Back 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 Hill
- Dec 10, 2021
- 4 min
Reuse: Buying (or Selling) Used Items Online
Rs for Resilient Living Series Remember in 2018 when we talked about shopping second-hand for the holidays because it was more...
Jenny Hill
- Nov 26, 2021
- 3 min
Make the Holidays Merry and Sustainable
After Thanksgiving, time can feel like a steep downhill slide through the end of the year. We may feel pummeled by messages to buy and...
jhill872
- Nov 8, 2021
- 3 min
Back to Basics 2022: Something for Everyone
Happy Dancing Turtle is gearing up for our 16th Annual Back to Basics kicking off on January 22, 2022! This year will feature both...
HDT Team
- Sep 24, 2021
- 3 min
Family Fall Fun
Wow, that was quick! Summer just shot by us like an acorn falling from an oak tree. We hope you got all your sunshine and swimming in...
Colin Mclain
- Sep 17, 2021
- 3 min
The IPCC Assessment Report and What You Can Do
Last week we covered the important report dropped by the IPCC, what it is and why it's important. In essence, the panel reports that...
HDT Team
- Jul 30, 2021
- 2 min
A Seedtastic Opportunity
If you ask the average person what a seed library is, most likely they won’t know. So, we’re here to help out! According to Mary H. Dyer,...
HDT Team
- Jul 2, 2021
- 3 min
Become a Tourist in Your Own Backyard
Have you ever noticed that when you're planning your vacation, you can search for events, locations, tourist spots, and other notable...
Colin Mclain
- Jun 10, 2021
- 4 min
Make Your Next Picnic Sustainable
June 18th is an excellent opportunity to take time off of your busy schedules and round up your favorite people because next Friday is...
Jim Chamberlin
- May 21, 2021
- 5 min
Adaptive Grazing Management in the Region
Three years ago we started running cows and sheep on our large field at Island Lake Farm, using adaptive grazing management(AGM). AGM...
Colin Mclain
- May 14, 2021
- 2 min
Local Farmer's Markets Opening Up
If you're looking for farm-fresh locally-grown produce to liven up your meals, the wait is almost over. Area farmer's markets are opening...
Colin Mclain
- Apr 16, 2021
- 3 min
How to Participate During National Volunteer Month
Since 1974, the US has celebrated National Volunteer Month every April. There are hundreds of organizations that rely on the generosity...