One hundred years have passed since the extinction of the Passenger Pigeon, which was once one of the most plentiful birds on the planet. Flocks were so large that they blocked the sun and darkened the sky, but they were all gone barely a decade after the turn of the 20th century. It was unsustainable […]
Dr. Robert Zarr of Washington, D.C. is writing a whole new kind of prescription for his patients. To encourage more exercise, Zarr simply titles these prescriptions, “Rx for Outdoor Activity,” write Sam Sanders and Steven Jackson for NPR. To help them get outside, Zarr has created an entire database full of nearby park facilities, rating […]
by Kyle Obermiller I want you to picture walking down a beautiful hiking trail through towering oaks, listening to the sweet sound of dozens of birds chirping to one another and watching squirrels chase each other around and around the trunks of the trees. The trail heads down towards a babbling brook, and in the […]
Think urban town centers don’t mix with farm fresh produce? Think again! The Raleigh Downtown Farmers’ Market strives to bring delicious produce and fun products to those living and working in the heart of North Carolina’s capitol city. Located at City Plaza on Fayetteville Street, the Downtown Farmers’ Market runs on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. […]
Picture a typical American highway. Black pavement, brightly painted lines, and close-cropped grass bordering the edge of the road. While this is the classic version of the American highway system, scientists are pointing towards the cleared land on either side of the blacktop as potential carbon trapping goldmines. “The land alongside the 4 million miles […]
by Charlene Wu Growing up in suburban Maryland, I encountered all sorts of wild animals on a regular basis – from baby birds learning to fly to clever raccoons causing trouble. As an animal lover, I was thrilled that my backyard provided wildlife habitat and I was fascinated with the idea of coexisting with my […]
by Kyle Obermiller Summer is in full swing and you know what that means. The Durham Bulls are aiming for the fences, friends and family vacation to the beach, and the lakes and rivers are full of happy paddlers and swimmers. Most prominently, Mother Nature has turned up the heat. “The Heat is On” has […]
This year, TLC’s 2012-2013 Annual Report contains stunning videos to illustrate our successes and future commitment to the Triangle and our mission. Check them out by clicking the photos below, and join the conversation! Click here for the full Annual Report. Water Water is the most important element on earth. Without it, none of us […]
The Southern Village Farmers’ Market has to be the most convenient farmers’ market I have ever visited. Southern Village itself was designed in accordance with building “a new old community,” complete with restaurants, shops, offices, medical facilities, even a movie theater. While these businesses are included in its central brick layout, residential buildings and homes […]
http://www.publicdomainpictures.net/view-image.php?image=1658&picture=manure&large=1 There’s an old saying, “It’s so easy a child could do it.” In one New York City school system, that applies to composting as well. The program is only two years old, says Al Baker in a New York Times article, but has entered 230 school buildings in districts in Staten Island, Brooklyn, and […]
