Jan 5, 2016 | blog, Events / Annoucements, winter
Here is a list of winter 2018 Natural Landscapes, Native Plants, special environmental events and announcements. This will updated with more events so please check back. Click on event links below for more information.
Jan 21, 2014 | blog, Get Outdoors, GNL business news and services, maintenance, winter
I am so happy more schools are developing outdoor classrooms or nature filled school green spaces, and I am happy to have designed a few. Here is wonderful video associated with the book The Nature Principle by Richard Louv, summarizing why living, playing,...
Feb 4, 2013 | blog, environment, native plants, spring, winter
Summary of my presentation from Chicago Wilderness Wild Things Conference on Feb. 2, 2013 Many of us still think of water or run-off from rain fall, snow melt or irrigation as something we want to remove from our properties as quickly as possible. A waste product. We...
Jan 7, 2013 | biodiversity, blog, Get Outdoors, interesting and amusing facts I want to share with you, winter
This time of year you’ll hear the words “Happy New Year”. My wish for you is not only for happiness, but physical, mental, spiritual well-being, creativity, tranquility, and all the benefits of being in nature. It’s something I call nature’s euphoria, others call it “Vitamin G”, (for Green space) or Vitamin N (for Nature).
Feb 1, 2011 | blog, interesting and amusing facts I want to share with you, native plants, summer, winter
Wild Ones promotes environmentally sound landscaping practices to preserve biodiversity through the preservation, restoration and establishment of native plant communities. Here are my top 10 reasons why you should become a Wild Ones member.
Jun 21, 2010 | biodiversity, blog, environment, fall, home, insects, maintenance, spring, summer, winter
Many folks understand the importance of protecting and supporting nature in our yards. Snags, brush & rock piles, are features sometimes overlooked, but can easily be incorporated into our yards to benefit wildlife.