Author: Lisa

Winter Control of Brush and Vines

Written on December 4, 2012.

Some folks may think that with the onset of winter, we can stop thinking about invasive plants – after all, they aren’t growing in winter, right? Well, while we may not have to worry about them growing during the...

Climate Change and the Future

Written on November 9, 2012.

Did anyone else notice that the President mentioned climate change during his victory speech early Wednesday morning? Specifically, he said: “We want our children to live in an America that isn’t burdened by debt,...

Kale does not get my vote…

Written on November 6, 2012.

Has this election cycle left you with a bad taste in your mouth? Well, at least no one’s making you eat kale. I’m a fan of eating seasonally fresh foods, but that has never included certain vegetables that are common this time...

An Urban Oasis and Why it Matters to McHenry County

Written on October 17, 2012.

I want to share an inspiring story that I heard earlier this week: Some years back, Michael Howard, Director of the Fuller Park Community Development Organization in Chicago, learned that his neighborhood had the third highest...

A Few Thoughts on Oaks and Climate Change

Written on October 7, 2012.

We worked with a group of 9 volunteers the other day to plant 120 oak trees. While taking a mid-morning donut break, folks were talking about whether or not we should be planting species other than native oaks because of climate...