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Is Outdoor Education Here To Stay?

Catherine Sherriffs

The lazy days of summer are behind us, and many kids worldwide are back in school, but education looks nothing like it did before COVID-19 hit. To keep the disease from spreading, students are exchanging poorly-ventilated and cramped classrooms for the great outdoors. Some say it’s an idea we might even see outlive the pandemic!…

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Lufa Farms Builds World’s Biggest Rooftop Greenhouse In Montreal

There’s a movement sweeping across the globe that has people looking for fresh, local, and nutritious food that’s sustainably grown. Montreal’s Lufa Farms embodies that spirit, bringing real food to people living in cities. To continue serving the community, the urban farm has just finished building the world’s largest rooftop greenhouse!  Garden Culture had the…
September 9, 2020
Catherine Sherriffs

The Need to GROW: Free Viewing For A Limited Time

Do you ever feel anxious about climate change and the state of environmental and human health? I sure do; it’s overwhelming. Despite all of the bad news, there are messages of hope. A new independent film, The Need To Grow, tells stories offering possible solutions to the current climate crisis.  60 Years Left The world’s…
September 3, 2020
Catherine Sherriffs

Canada’s Sunflower Business Booms With Crop In Full Bloom

When so many businesses are failing due to extraordinary and unforeseen circumstances, it’s nice to learn about industries that are doing well for a change. Canada’s sunflower business is one of them!  About Sunflowers Native to North America, sunflowers are known mostly for their vibrant hues and incredible heights, but they’re also an excellent food…
August 26, 2020
Catherine Sherriffs

Support Sustainable Farmers And Businesses With The ROC Label

There’s a new label many people will be looking for whether they’re shopping for food, clothing, or personal care products, and if you see it, you can feel really good about what you’re buying. It’s called “ROC”, which stands for Regenerative Organic Certified.  The Regenerative Organic Alliance (ROA) is behind the new certification. The group…
August 19, 2020
Catherine Sherriffs

Suspicious Seed Packets Turning Up In North American Mailboxes

Suspicious seeds are turning up in mailboxes across North America, and officials in Canada and U.S. are begging people not to plant them. Like most people, I get plenty of random things in the mail. Holiday greeting cards from politicians, requests for donations from local religious groups, and offers to evaluate my home from realtors.…
July 31, 2020
Catherine Sherriffs