Archives: Tree Plantings

Sustainability and Fifteen Trees

According to Forbes, incorporating sustainable practices is something that all companies could afford to embrace. There are many benefits to the company itself as well as to the community groups they are supporting. Reporter, James Epstin-Reeves, lists 5 such benefits for companies. Cost savings – One of the easiest places for a company to start engaging […]

Standing Rock Reservation. North Dakota. USA

Standing Rock Reservation. North Dakota. USA

Meet April Robertson, a woman whom I’ve never actually met! I am friends with her mother, artist Deb Johnston and have never had the opportunity to meet her fabulous daughter. When Deb showed me this photo of April, I was overwhelmed.     I asked April a few questions and she was kind enough to respond. […]

Karolina Artist and 1,000 trees.

Karolina Artist and 1,000 trees.

An eco-deal has been done between Karolina Artist and Fifteen Trees. In exchange for planting 1,000 trees, Karolina has painted a portrait  of yours truly. True to her words, Karolina has painted an amazing picture full of colour and insight. I love it. [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” […]

blog 32- getting the kids outside.

blog 32- getting the kids outside.

I mentioned last week that reports state that kids just aren’t getting outside these days to play and I went looking for some inspiration and ideas to help get them outside. But first, play this them this song – nice and loud (pump it up to 11). [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” […]

Blog 29 WED

Blog 29 WED

It’s World Environment Day tomorrow Here is a list of some things you could do to  …   [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] Become a Climate Guardian. Plant a tree (no surprises with this one I […]

blog 28 – Learmonth

blog 28 – Learmonth

Official Opening of the Learmonth Community Gardens. [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] I took myself off to Learmonth on a Friday afternoon last month (with wild winds pushing me along) to meet up with the group […]

A niffty little green idea.

A niffty little green idea.

I thought Albert was going a bit batty when I saw these (used) teabags drying by the fire.  Then I a troubling thought that he was going to dry the teabags and then reuse them – as teabags! [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” […]