Art meets science in Annie B’s homemade soap.
If you think having a full-time job at NASA means you’re not the kind of person who would be interested in the domestic arts, you’re all wet.
Ann Rogers is a biochemist with a fulfilling day job at Johnson Space Center, including perks like attending shuttle launches and jetting to Russia on business. Then one day, during her workout at Curves, she met an art teacher who persuaded her to join a soap making class.
Plant Texas natives for species we need.
Attracting bees and butterflies to a garden is a noble pursuit indeed, given that we all depend on these species and others (beetles, wasps, flies, hummingbirds, etc.) to pollinate the plants that provide us with so much of our food, shelter, and other necessities of life.
Local college programs teach business, pleasure, preservation, and skills for eco-friendly job opportunities.
Since Dr. Karen Duston has been at the helm of San Jacinto Community College’s Environmental Studies program, she’s seen it grow from a fledgling set of courses into a full-blown Associate of Science degree. That’s a tremendous accomplishment for the college, but Duston believes it also makes a statement about the role SJCC’s students will play in future environmental issues affecting Houston.
Research findings indicate maybe not, but the choice remains a personal one.
There is no doubt that organic foods are healthier—for our bodies individually as well as for the environment—than their conventionally produced counterparts. The question is, how much healthier and does the difference warrant spending more on your grocery bill?
Butler live oaks give shady sanctuary for a over a century.
Part IV concludes our series exploring the history and growth of League City—its people, businesses, and landscape. Last month, we shared the story Main Street’s old homes-turned-businesses and their secrets from long ago. This month, we bring you the roots of League City’s towering live oaks.
Supporting women’s self reliance across the globe with access to basic resources.
The Women’s Earth Alliance (WEA) supports community groups around the world that work at the intersection of women’s rights and the environment. A project of the Berkeley, California-based David Brower Center, WEA partners with local women-led community groups engaged in finding solutions to vexing environmental problems.
Backyard farming couple in Dickinson sows vegetables, community reaps rewards.
Part of our occasional “Farmer Crawl” series featuring local growers and ranchers that are meeting the needs of the local food movement—consumers demanding more healthy, fresh, organic, and locally grown food.
Add a twist of geographical character to your summer travels.
“Geotourism” describes tourism that sustains or enhances the geographical character of a given place, including its environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage and the well being of local residents. The idea is that tourism can be a positive force that benefits both travelers and local environments and economies.
Greener pastures produce healthy, humane meat in Dickinson, Texas.
The image of the noble Texas longhorn—with its lanky body and long, curved, 10-foot horns—represents an iconic image of the Old West. The longhorn evolved, prospered, was brought to the brink of extinction, recovered, and is now on its way to becoming one of the world's most useful breeds of cattle once again.
A Perfect Gift for Every Husband
How to Speak Womanese is intended to guide men through the emotional complexity of a woman's world. This book provides playful distinctions that will promote uncommon conversations and openings for what's possible in the untamed territory of woman to man communication.
