March 8, 2018 is International Women's Day (IWD). Although the day has become more meaningful for we American women recently due to #MeToo, #TimesUp and the Women's March, I was surprised to learn that this special day has been going on for over a century. The first official day started with a … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2018
2018 EE Local Grant Program Amendments
Reference my earlier post on Funding Opportunities in Environmental Education, and specifically the para related to the 2018 EE Local Grant Program. The USEPA has issued several amendments to this grant program, the most critical of which are, the due date is extended to April 11, 2018, and … [Read more...]
AccentNL has a New Look
You've probably noticed the Accent on Natural Landscaping website has a new look -- yep! Because it's maple syrup season, I decided to brighten up the website. I changed the background photo to a cheery fall Sugar Maple tree. Here's the original photo. Making Maple Syrup If you're inclined to … [Read more...]
Wild Ones Chapters Plant Sales
I'm pleased to announce that this is the time of the year many of the Wild Ones chapters hold their annual plant sales. It's a great opportunity to purchase native plants at a lucrative price to add to your landscape, while at the same time "talking to the choir" about native plants, pollinators and … [Read more...]