Earth Matters by Jacqueline Milner – The Circle of Life – Transition Cornwall Presentation by Mike Nickerson – December 4, 2011
CFN -Somewhere over the Rainbow, the waters run clean, the air is crisp and bright. There is room to run, laugh and be an individual. Plenty of food and shelter for all. Room for every man and creature to sustain themselves and their offspring. There is love and respect for one another.Isn’t there a code [...]
Earth Matters by Jacqueline Milner – Are you being responsible with your Garbage? November 28, 2011
CFN – Are you and your organization being responsible? I attended a fundraiser for a local non-profit organization which included a luncheon. The lunch was served on Styrofoam plates, with plastic cutlery which was wrapped in a plastic bag, a plastic cup of water and condiment items were served in plastic bowls. The meal was [...]
Earth Matters by Jacqueline Milner – The Dangers of Improper Disposal of Batteries – November 21, 2011
CFN – I was in the downtown area this past week and happened across a double A battery at the curb (see below) where I was parked. It had obviously been run over and squished by a passing vehicle. This find was somewhat alarming as this is considered hazardous waste and out of consideration for [...]
Earth Matters by Jacqueline Milner – Black Walnuts Part Two – November 13, 2011
CFN – A number of hours have been spent over the last week hulling, culling, cleaning and drying our harvest of black walnuts. All of this has been done manually; definitely a time intensive labour of curiosity. My partner and I chose two different methods of dehulling the nuts. . I chose simply to break [...]
Earth Matters by Jacqueline Milner – Black Walnuts Part One – What you need to know – November 3, 2011
CFN -One of the things that my husband and I did when we moved into our present home some 12 years ago was plant a variety of plants and trees. . We planted 3 black walnuts trees not only for their shade and cooling properties during the summer months, also for the trees consumption of co2, [...]
Earth Matters by Jacqueline Milner – One step forward for world-kind. VIDEO WARNING – October 27, 2011
CFN -Some time ago a video had landed in my inbox showing practices used to collected shark fins for an oriental delicacy, shark fin soup. This soup is often served on special Oriental occasions such as weddings. The video was disturbing in that a small portion of the animal was sliced off, of the still [...]
Earth Matters by Jacqueline Milner – Fall Colours & Helping Mother Nature – October 21, 2011
CFN – We are well into the Fall season as evidenced by the bright maroon leaves of the sumacs barely holding onto their places of birth with the recent onslaught of rain and wind. . These leaves will soon let go of their branches to take part in the next cycle of their journey. . [...]
Earth Matters by Jacqueline Milner – The Transition Network – October 12, 2011
CFN -An invitation was received to participate in some “afternoon harvest activities” at the Homestead of Bill & Karen Carrière near Newington, Ontario. The Carrières are involved in The Transition Network which aims to inspire communities “to work together to increase our community’s capacity to thrive in the face of peak oil, climate change and [...]
Earth Matters by Jacqueline Milner – Our Cars and Carbon – Happy Thanksgiving! October 6, 2011
CFN – My driver’s license is soon to expire and as such it was necessary for me to review the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario Drivers Manual in preparation for the written portion of the licensing requirements. . Much to my surprise and delight there was information in the manual specifically addressing how passenger vehicles [...]
Earth Matters by Jacqueline Milner – Keystone XL Protest in Ottawa – September 29, 2011
CFN – I spent this past Monday morning in Ottawa at Parliament Hill, feeling compelled to support the people who traveled on this day to peacefully protest the proposed XL pipeline. . I have read various reports/sharings on the affects tar sand projects are having on surrounding populations and environments. . They do not paint [...]
Earth Matters by Jacqueline Milner – Saving Money During Holidays – Seasonal Energy Tips! – September 21, 2011
CFN – Holidays often signal a buying spree for items which are often only used once then delegated to the curb to languish in our over burdened land fill sites. . So Earth Matters wanted to share some wonderful information which we stumbled upon which can help to raise funds for community organizations, can save [...]
Earth Matters by Jacqueline Milner – The Majesty of the Monarch Butterfly – September 14, 2011
CFN -The Monarch Butterfly. Isn’t it a display that delights the eyes and heart? Bright, beautiful bursts of orange, black and white, the Monarch can instantly deposit smiles on children, adults and dogs. Oh yes, I mention the dog part because when my beautiful Molly was a puppy she would jump and buck with absolute [...]
Earth Matters by Jacqueline Milner – Keystone XL Pipeline Protest and Asters in Bloom – September 6, 2011
CFN - Want to stand up for clean air, water and earth? Well the opportunity is coming September 26th in Ottawa. As mentioned in last weeks column. People from across Canada and the United States had gathered outside of the White House in DC over the later part of August until the 3rd of September to [...]
Earth Matters by Jacqueline Milner – Just Say No to the Keystone XL Pipeline – August 30, 2011
CFN – Have you heard about the Keystone XL pipeline? There is a proposal on the table to transport approximately 900,000 barrels of thick, synthetic crude oil to Texas and the Gulf States from Alberta for refining. If approved, this would mean an expansion of the world’s dirtiest and most environmentally destructive form of oil [...]
Earth Matters by Jacqueline Milner – Milkweed, Hunting and Earth Friendlier Product Packaging – August 23, 2011
CFN – Are you planning to hunt on publicly owned lands? It is a common misconception that if lands are owned by a public agency that one may enter without permission. This is in fact incorrect. These lands are for the benefit of all. Imagine the possible outcomes if lands occupied by hunters is [...]
Earth Matters by Jacqueline Milner – Green Drinks and Good Times! August 16, 2011
CFN -Have you ever heard of an organization called Green Drinks? I attended my first gathering this past week in my community. There are local groups from Argentina to Zambia. The driving force behind these meetings is people’s passion and concern for our environment and sustainability. Everyone who works or has an interest in an [...]
Earth Matters by Jacqueline Milner – Hints of Fall – Inspiration for Opportunities to Help the Environment – August 10, 2011
It’s that time of the year again when signs of fall are beginning to show, leaves are beginning their transformation to orange and red and the blooms of goldenrod are beginning their show of yellow. The time when readying the children for the upcoming school year is high on the priority list of “things to [...]
Earth Matters by Jacqueline Milner – Biophilia and Eating Less Meat and More Legumes – August 1, 2011
Cornwall ON – Biophilia is the love (philia) of Nature (bio). E.O. Wilson brought the word to our attention in a book of the same name published in 1984. We are all inherently biophilic, meaning we long for and search for ways to connect to nature. This is not something we are always conscience of. [...]
