CFN – The Raisin Region Conservation Authority is once again inviting the public to join them in celebrating Earth Day. Conifer seedlings, limited to ten per family, will be given to two hundred local residents who would like to beautify their home as well as contribute to the environment. TheyContinue Reading
CFN – Celebrate Earth Day 2012 at the Benson Centre, Cornwall, at 2 p.m., with Kite Master, Gerard Piette. Gerard flew his first kite, a used one, in 2009, while he was searching for an outdoor hobby. He was immediately hooked. . He soon moved from repairing kites to buildingContinue Reading
CFN – Many acres of land have been clear cut around my home base over the past two years. This has often been followed by planting of corn or Soya. The most disturbing part of this process is that often trees and bush are clear cut right up to the bankContinue Reading
Are you interested in starting a garden at your daycare, school or college? The All Things Food SDG Community Food Network and Growing Up Organic will be hosting a free “How to Start an Organic School Garden” workshop on Monday, April 30th from 6 – 8 p.m. at South NationContinue Reading
CFN – One of the first wonderful areas that our family discovered when we moved to this area was “The Cooper Marsh Conservation Area”. We were absolutely taken with the boardwalk and trails throughout the area, the visitor centre, areas for picnicking and this wonderful wetland area which is homeContinue Reading
CFN – Climate change is a major topic for discussion, and with the recent revelations of the Heartland Institute’s conspiracy to fake the science involved (Fakegate, or Denialgate), for their own economic benefit and that of their clients, people are naturally confused about the whole issue. Very briefly, climate changeContinue Reading
CFN – Leaves and plants naturally break down to create compost. Composting is an accepted way of recycling plant material that man has borrowed from nature. All the best gardening practices imitate nature in a location of our choosing. Composting feeds the soil and is therefore a useful tool toContinue Reading
CFN – As a new portrait of scientist and environmentalist James Lovelock goes on display in the National Portrait Gallery, watch him recount, in enthralling detail, memories of his life’s work. . Born in 1919, James Lovelock is a globally respected environmental thinker and independent scientist. While his career hasContinue Reading
The previous article in this series covered a brief history of Climategate, the theft of numerous documents from a server at the Climate Research Unit at the University of East Anglia. Heartland – Serving Big Tobacco and Big Oil Bullying is one of the main weapons of the climate scienceContinue Reading
CFN – I attended a gathering this past week, where we were served some homemade apple juice and a loaf with Aronia berries. Aronia berries…you might ask? Aronia berries, also known as black chokecherries, are nutritious, contain a “very high level of antioxidants, (According to http://www.motherearthnews.com/real-food/aronia-berries-zw0z10zkon.aspx ) are easy toContinue Reading
CFN – Is the origin of your food a determining factor when shopping for the food on your table? I find myself always checking labels to see where my food is produced and processed. I have found that more and more food on the grocery shelves is from China. NowContinue Reading
CFN – Climategate is back in the news again, but not in the way the climate science denial industry would like. It appears that one of the denial industry’s main companies, the Heartland Institute, has had some embarrassing email and document leaks, and is in heavy damage control mode. WhenContinue Reading
CFN – Wow what a heavenly last few days this has been. The sun has been shining; the temperatures have been very comfortable, inviting all to participate in the simplicity of the outdoors. Although I have been indoors working on a number of projects the sun spilling into the indoorsContinue Reading
CFN – On Wednesday, February 29th, Elaine Kennedy will be the featured speaker at the Science and Nature Speaker Series at the Cornwall Public Library. Her talk, “Living the Green Life” will provide tips and inspiration for a lifestyle that respects the environment. . Elaine Kennedy is a local environmentalist, writer,Continue Reading
CFN – According to http://www.thegrower.com genetically modified specimens of Hamlin orange trees may be planted in Florida field trials once required permits have been obtained. The modified specimens have been engineered to produce a natural insecticide that wards off Asian citrus psyllids.Plant pathologists K. Cox and H. Aldwinkle from Cornell UniversityContinue Reading
CFN – I enjoy the outdoors and all it has to offer, but often find myself caught up in a lengthy “to do” list to make the time to just unwind, enjoy and indulge in the peace and quiet that an afternoon in the outdoors has to offer. I hadContinue Reading
CFN– One of our Earth Matters’ followers sent a note asking if we could supply information about light bulbs as he wasn’t convinced that switching from Incandescent Light Bulbs to Compact Fluorescent Bulbs (CFL’s) was the best choice for his pocket book or the environment. In writing this article weContinue Reading
CFN– People from local churches and faith communities are invited to come together to explore the connections between their spiritual beliefs and their responsibility towards planet earth. The meeting, entitled Greening Sacred Spaces: A Conversation, is organized by Transition Cornwall+ in partnership with the Cornwall Interfaith Partnership and Greening SacredContinue Reading