"Lady Chatterley's Lover" hold a great deal of meaning if you look beyond all of the sex. Preview…Do you enjoy novels that tell a love story that is wildly passionate, yet still believable? Do you feel compelled to read a book that has strong socio-political elements and a deeper meaning? ...
Today is the 40th anniversary of the first Earth Day and folks around the region are holding events to mark the occasion. Here's a look at some of the events going on over the weekend. (For more, check out www.AnnArbor.com/events.) Friday, April 23 • The University of Michigan Nichols Arboretum ...
Rainwater can make a garden green in more ways than one: While it nourishes plants, it can also be captured, recycled and reused to make sustainable rain gardens. Capturing and reusing rainwater also prevents it from being washed into storm sewers, said Jeremy Christianson, owner of Michigan Landscape Design Services ...
Many coffee drinkers are trying to do their part to cut down litter and landfill waste. Espresso Royale has been using all compostable “paper” products for over a year, and Starbucks is holding a contest to design a more eco-friendly disposable cup. (More information here). What about tea lovers? Aren’t ...
The patio on this home is made from reclaimed local Kasota limestone and bordered by rain gardens. Fifty-five-gallon rain barrels capture water runoff from the metal roof, which is used for the plants and drought-tolerant grass. What does green really mean when it comes to home building? Can builders tell ...
For many of us, 40 years is a lifetime ago. For our children, that’s many lifetimes ago. In this time frame, it is fair to say that few parents and no students in elementary school can recall the social or political climate surrounding the inception of Earth Day. Thankfully, we ...
With Earth Day right around the corner, it is time to start thinking about earth friendly ways to celebrate. Many stores and local businesses hold events to commemorate. Earth Day is officially April 22, but many businesses hold events throughout the month of April.
Our second child was born on April 22 - Earth Day. Due to the fact that our first child weighed 9 pounds, 12 ounces, she ended up being born via C-section. That in turn prompted us to take our doctor’s advice and schedule a C-section for our second baby. I’m not ...
The University of Michigan's Climate Savers group is sponsoring two free electronic waste recycling events for Earth Day. Â This is part of an extended program of Earth Day events sponsored by the University of Michigan, which is celebrating the 40th anniversary of this annual event to raise environmental consciousness. ...
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