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This early tornado warning system works well for rural residents, drivers and those who depend on electrical warning systems. Includes information on how to tune into radio sounds that warn of lightning and tornadoes. https://www.motherearthnews.com/nature-and-environment/early-tornado-warning-system-zmaz00aszgoe https://www.motherearthnews.com/nature-and-environment/early-tornado-warning-system-zmaz00aszgoe

Preparedness

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Forestry and Woodlots

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25 easily identified plants common to the United States are described and illustrated with notations for their common usage. Each plant described in this book comes with one recipe for food as well as detailed instructions for at least one alternative use. Additional instructions for the preparation of standard medicinal items like tinctures, creams, and infusions are included, as well as botanical guides to help identify other plants. Special emphasis has been added for North American trees.

The Prepper's Guide to Foraging is not a plant identification guide in the traditional sense. It is instead a guide to using plants to supplement other means of food production and subsistence living. Author David Nash believes that there is not enough land available to support a large-scale return to the hunter-gatherer lifestyle in the event of a large-scale disaster, but that botanical knowledge does provide an edge to the well prepared.

Sustainable Living Resources

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There is little doubt that commercial fishing under the current methods in place, is not sustainable in any sense of the word. At the end of the day, something must be done before it is too late.

Smithsonian Earth has released a film series, Guardians of the Wild, that follows the continuous efforts of researchers in Zambia to save countless wildlife species. https://www.motherearthnews.com/nature-and-environment/wildlife/guardians-of-wild-series-zb0z1804zmos

Many animals cannot survive the stress and trauma of being trapped and then moved to an unfamiliar location.

Wildlife

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Prepare yourself for unexpected weather when you set off to go camping.

Ideas on how you can connect your family to nature through the seasons.

Outdoor Recreation

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Study seaweed and understand the growth and harvest of these algae within shoreline communities, and the dangers faced due to natural and man-made forces.

This time of year is when we head to the woods in search of the mighty morel. This elusive fungus can be persnickety, but, with a little patience and know-how, they can be successfully hunted and grown.

Nature

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Research shows that potent neonicotinoid pesticides, used on many crops in the United States, pose serious threats to bees and potentially to humans. See why it's time to ban these dangerous pesticides. From MOTHER EARTH NEWS magazine.

Environmental Policy

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Healthy, homemade dog treats give you the power of knowing exactly what went into the recipes, eliminating any guesswork about whether or not they're good for your pooch. Check out these recipes for Spelt and Sunflower Treats, Oatmeal Dog Cookies and Dog Meal Replacement Bars from MOTHER EARTH NEWS.

The meteorological science behind the sound of thunder is complex, but the basics are easy to understand.

Discover the ten principles that promote restoration and stewardship of disaster torn local environments.

Nature - General

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Learn about the Northern Raccoon and how to protect your crops, livestock, and pets from this small, but clever, predator.

Interactive Endangered Species Map

Sugar water for hummingbirds is often dyed red. Here’s one way to avoid using food coloring, while still monitoring the levels of sugar water from afar.

Nature - Wildlife

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Nature - Climate Change

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Campsite etiquette may sound a tad oxymoronic. Do you really need to mind your manners when you’re rolling around in the dirt? The short answer is yes. Campsite etiquette isn’t so much about properly identifying the fish fork and keeping your elbows off the table. It’s about being kind to the environment and considerate of your camping neighbors.

Try Low Impact Camping and Hiking

Stick to these basic bushwhacking guidelines if choosing your own path.

Nature - Outdoor Recreation

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Can you recognize Poison Ivy? Take this quiz and find out!

Learn about foraging for wild edible plants including wild berries. Wild berries consist of identifiable favorites like blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, cranberries and less familiar varieties such as elderberries, chokecherries, bunchberries, wintergreen and snowberries.

Nature - Wild Plants

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Buying smarter and taxing the full cost of products on corporations would go a long way toward reducing waste.

What is the spirit? What energizes us?

Discover the ten principles that promote restoration and stewardship of disaster-torn local environments.

Nature - Other

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Join Kashava Holt, founder of Akron Urban Agriculture and 2023 MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR Voice at the Texas MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR in Belton, Texas, February 18-19, 2023 to learn about food deserts, microplastics, and more! Kashava manages the non-profit Akron Urban Agriculture which consists of bee farms, food forests, high tunnels, microgreens, and more! 🎉 Don’t miss the opportunity to experience the Texas FAIR! https://www.motherearthnewsfair.com/

Join Kashava Holt, founder of Akron Urban Agriculture and 2023 MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR Voice at the Texas MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR in Belton, Texas, February 18-19, 2023 to learn about food deserts, microplastics, and more! Kashava manages the non-profit Akron Urban Agriculture which consists of bee farms, food forests, high tunnels, microgreens, and more! 🎉 Don’t miss the opportunity to experience the Texas FAIR! https://www.motherearthnewsfair.com/

The process of restoring the soil’s biological life, which we’ll call carbon farming, not only draws carbon from the atmosphere to the soil, it also increases biomass productivity, increases food production, improves nutritional value, helps water purification, reduces energy and fertilizer requirements, controls pests and weeds, and significantly increases biodiversity. Learn more below: https://www.motherearthnews.com/sustainable-living/green-homes/the-biochar-solution-carbon-farming/

The process of restoring the soil’s biological life, which we’ll call carbon farming, not only draws carbon from the atmosphere to the soil, it also increases biomass productivity, increases food production, improves nutritional value, helps water purification, reduces energy and fertilizer requirements, controls pests and weeds, and significantly increases biodiversity. Learn more below: https://www.motherearthnews.com/sustainable-living/green-homes/the-biochar-solution-carbon-farming/

In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends, Darryl Cheng of House Plant Journal joins podcast team member Kenny Coogan to talk about the joys of houseplants, how to care for them, and more. Whether you live in the country or the city – or somewhere in between – chances are, you’re able to grow houseplants. So, we’re dedicating a whole episode to them! Find the full episode below! https://www.motherearthnews.com/podcast/where-to-put-house-plants-zepz2301ztil

In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends, Darryl Cheng of House Plant Journal joins podcast team member Kenny Coogan to talk about the joys of houseplants, how to care for them, and more. Whether you live in the country or the city – or somewhere in between – chances are, you’re able to grow houseplants. So, we’re dedicating a whole episode to them! Find the full episode below! https://www.motherearthnews.com/podcast/where-to-put-house-plants-zepz2301ztil

Here are 37 ways to help the environment in your community. Consider taking some small steps towards a more sustainable life. What would you add to or change about this list? https://www.motherearthnews.com/sustainable-living/nature-and-environment/save-the-planet-list-zmaz70mjzkin/

Here are 37 ways to help the environment in your community. Consider taking some small steps towards a more sustainable life. What would you add to or change about this list? https://www.motherearthnews.com/sustainable-living/nature-and-environment/save-the-planet-list-zmaz70mjzkin/

Frugal living doesn’t mean doing without. The Huff family of six built their own homes, took budget vacations, and helped the children to college on a small annual income. Enjoy their story below- they live simply but really have everything they want right in front of them: https://www.motherearthnews.com/homesteading-and-livestock/frugal-living-doing-without-zmaz70jfzglo/

Frugal living doesn’t mean doing without. The Huff family of six built their own homes, took budget vacations, and helped the children to college on a small annual income. Enjoy their story below- they live simply but really have everything they want right in front of them: https://www.motherearthnews.com/homesteading-and-livestock/frugal-living-doing-without-zmaz70jfzglo/

You hear it more and more recently, “kids don’t play outside anymore.” But with a shift towards being indoors instead of out, engaging with technology instead of nature, and sitting instead of moving, what exactly are kids missing out on? Research shows that children’s physical and mental health are both taking a toll. Check out a review of the research below: https://www.motherearthnews.com/natural-health/benefit-outside-games-zbcz1511/

You hear it more and more recently, “kids don’t play outside anymore.” But with a shift towards being indoors instead of out, engaging with technology instead of nature, and sitting instead of moving, what exactly are kids missing out on? Research shows that children’s physical and mental health are both taking a toll. Check out a review of the research below: https://www.motherearthnews.com/natural-health/benefit-outside-games-zbcz1511/

Each piece of land is unique, and there are almost as many ways to improve the value of land as there are parcels of land and willing land owners. However, there are some universally acknowledged tried-and-true methods of improving land value. Every person who owns country property will find several of these things within their ability, and improving your land provides a great source of personal satisfaction. https://www.motherearthnews.com/homesteading-and-livestock/land-value-zmaz98jjzraw/

Each piece of land is unique, and there are almost as many ways to improve the value of land as there are parcels of land and willing land owners. However, there are some universally acknowledged tried-and-true methods of improving land value. Every person who owns country property will find several of these things within their ability, and improving your land provides a great source of personal satisfaction. https://www.motherearthnews.com/homesteading-and-livestock/land-value-zmaz98jjzraw/

We're SO EXCITED about this week's podcast! In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends Dr. Temple Grandin will be chatting with us about how to live more sustainably in the New Year. However you find yourself living right now, we hope Dr. Grandin’s expertise will be an inspiration to find new ways to live well, with people, profit, AND planet in mind. https://www.motherearthnews.com/podcast/temple-grandin-living-sustainably-zepz2301ztil/

We're SO EXCITED about this week's podcast! In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends Dr. Temple Grandin will be chatting with us about how to live more sustainably in the New Year. However you find yourself living right now, we hope Dr. Grandin’s expertise will be an inspiration to find new ways to live well, with people, profit, AND planet in mind. https://www.motherearthnews.com/podcast/temple-grandin-living-sustainably-zepz2301ztil/

Trails should lead one safely and efficiently across any part of the homestead, at any given time, day or night, rain or shine. Since there are as many ways of achieving highly functioning and attractive trails as there are homesteads, here are a few basic points that you may want to consider when establishing or improving your trails. https://www.motherearthnews.com/diy/blazing-new-trails-zbcz2103/

Trails should lead one safely and efficiently across any part of the homestead, at any given time, day or night, rain or shine. Since there are as many ways of achieving highly functioning and attractive trails as there are homesteads, here are a few basic points that you may want to consider when establishing or improving your trails. https://www.motherearthnews.com/diy/blazing-new-trails-zbcz2103/

Trails should lead one safely and efficiently across any part of the homestead, at any given time, day or night, rain or shine. Since there are as many ways of achieving highly functioning and attractive trails as there are homesteads, here are a few basic points that you may want to consider when establishing or improving your trails. https://www.motherearthnews.com/diy/blazing-new-trails-zbcz2103/

Trails should lead one safely and efficiently across any part of the homestead, at any given time, day or night, rain or shine. Since there are as many ways of achieving highly functioning and attractive trails as there are homesteads, here are a few basic points that you may want to consider when establishing or improving your trails. https://www.motherearthnews.com/diy/blazing-new-trails-zbcz2103/

Before you go off the grid, unplug your energy-wasting ways and establish sustainable habits that’ll help you live well through even the toughest conditions. Learn more about reducing energy use, tips on solar power, energy budgets and more below: https://www.motherearthnews.com/sustainable-living/energy-efficiency/better-energy-habits-zmoz22fmzram/

Before you go off the grid, unplug your energy-wasting ways and establish sustainable habits that’ll help you live well through even the toughest conditions. Learn more about reducing energy use, tips on solar power, energy budgets and more below: https://www.motherearthnews.com/sustainable-living/energy-efficiency/better-energy-habits-zmoz22fmzram/

Buried deep in snow this winter? Embracing the season and getting outside helps us appreciate it more! These snow candles are a fun family-friendly DIY project. https://www.motherearthnews.com/diy/snow-candles-zmaz94fmzraw/

Buried deep in snow this winter? Embracing the season and getting outside helps us appreciate it more! These snow candles are a fun family-friendly DIY project. https://www.motherearthnews.com/diy/snow-candles-zmaz94fmzraw/

GIVEAWAY ALERT! Reduce waste, save money, eat healthier lunches away from home and MORE! All with the help of reusable mason jars. Enter to be one of two winners of our Mason Jar Giveaway package valued at $185! https://www.motherearthnews.com/sweepstakes/mason-jar-package/ Package includes: ✨ Sealable drinking lid ✨ Classic drinking lid ✨ Mason Jar Science ✨ Mother Earth News straws and brushes (5 each) ✨ Soap dispenser ✨ Flip cap ✨ Pour spout + MORE! Mason Jar Mixes, Mason Jars, Mason Jar Lunch, Cool Experiments, Jar Packaging, Mother Earth News, Making Lunch, Polar Bottle

Mason Jar Mixes

Mason Jar Lunch

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Mother Earth News

GIVEAWAY ALERT! Reduce waste, save money, eat healthier lunches away from home and MORE! All with the help of reusable mason jars. Enter to be one of two winners of our Mason Jar Giveaway package valued at $185! https://www.motherearthnews.com/sweepstakes/mason-jar-package/ Package includes: ✨ Sealable drinking lid ✨ Classic drinking lid ✨ Mason Jar Science ✨ Mother Earth News straws and brushes (5 each) ✨ Soap dispenser ✨ Flip cap ✨ Pour spout + MORE!

Build this DIY algae bioreactor using recycled water bottles and household objects to harness algae as biofuel and reduce your carbon footprint! https://www.motherearthnews.com/sustainable-living/diy-algae-bioreactor-from-recycled-water-bottles-ze0z1809zcoo/ Backyard Chicken Coops, Chickens Backyard, Pond Algae, Recycle Water Bottles, Flexible Tubing, Growth Medium, Metal Rack, Sprinkler System

Backyard Chicken Coops

Chickens Backyard

Recycle Water Bottles

Flexible Tubing

Sprinkler System

Build this DIY algae bioreactor using recycled water bottles and household objects to harness algae as biofuel and reduce your carbon footprint! https://www.motherearthnews.com/sustainable-living/diy-algae-bioreactor-from-recycled-water-bottles-ze0z1809zcoo/

Here is a fun story about devoting yourself to something you're really interested in. How does moss grow? What are some bryophytes examples? Mossin’ Annie shares her story of becoming a mosser below! https://www.motherearthnews.com/organic-gardening/how-does-moss-grow-zm0z22onzawar/ Live Oak Trees, Irish Moss, Vascular Plant, Moss Art, Moss Garden, Ecology, Organic Gardening, Annie

Organic Gardening

Here is a fun story about devoting yourself to something you're really interested in. How does moss grow? What are some bryophytes examples? Mossin’ Annie shares her story of becoming a mosser below! https://www.motherearthnews.com/organic-gardening/how-does-moss-grow-zm0z22onzawar/

From eco-friendly bathroom tiles to recycled backsplash and kitchen counters, sustainable tile might be your best choice for an environmentally friendly option. Like other tile products, recycled-content tile will outlast most, if not all, other types of flooring. Learn more about your options, installation, cost and cleaning below: https://www.motherearthnews.com/sustainable-living/green-homes/environmentally-friendly-recycled-tile-zmaz09fmzraw/ Recycled Granite, Recycled Tile, Recycled Glass, Cork Tiles, Fireclay Tile, Clean Tile, Types Of Flooring, Mosaic Patterns

Recycled Granite

Types Of Flooring

Mosaic Patterns

From eco-friendly bathroom tiles to recycled backsplash and kitchen counters, sustainable tile might be your best choice for an environmentally friendly option. Like other tile products, recycled-content tile will outlast most, if not all, other types of flooring. Learn more about your options, installation, cost and cleaning below: https://www.motherearthnews.com/sustainable-living/green-homes/environmentally-friendly-recycled-tile-zmaz09fmzraw/

More and more people over the last few years have rebelled at the notion of killing a tree in order to decorate the house at Christmas. Here's a simple way to have a “real” holiday evergreen without cutting it down. Make your own Christmas tree … from pruned branches! https://www.motherearthnews.com/diy/make-your-own-christmas-tree-zmaz81ndzraw/ #handmadeholidays Live Christmas Trees, Holiday Tree, Christmas Lights, Christmas Decorations, Pine Branch, Tree Branches, Diy Craft Projects, Diy Crafts, Tree Pruning

Live Christmas Trees

Christmas Lights

Christmas Decorations

Diy Craft Projects

More and more people over the last few years have rebelled at the notion of killing a tree in order to decorate the house at Christmas. Here's a simple way to have a “real” holiday evergreen without cutting it down. Make your own Christmas tree … from pruned branches! https://www.motherearthnews.com/diy/make-your-own-christmas-tree-zmaz81ndzraw/ #handmadeholidays

How do recycling centers separate materials? What are the steps in the recycling process? Learn the answers to your burning questions about recycling as we dive behind the scenes at a recycling facility. Author Spike Carlsen outlines details of the process to help you be a better recycler plus shares the 5 worst things to throw in the recycling bin. https://www.motherearthnews.com/sustainable-living/nature-and-environment/righteous-recycling-zm0z20djzbut/ Plastic Items, Plastic Containers, Ideas Para Organizar Ropa, Lego Wedo, Recycling Facility, Ignorant, Recycling Process, Recycling Center

Plastic Containers

Ideas Para Organizar Ropa

Recycling Facility

Recycling Process

Recycling Center

How do recycling centers separate materials? What are the steps in the recycling process? Learn the answers to your burning questions about recycling as we dive behind the scenes at a recycling facility. Author Spike Carlsen outlines details of the process to help you be a better recycler plus shares the 5 worst things to throw in the recycling bin. https://www.motherearthnews.com/sustainable-living/nature-and-environment/righteous-recycling-zm0z20djzbut/

In recent years a small band of innovative homebuilders has been building houses out of papercrete. Given that our landfills are clogged with more than 50 million tons of paper and cardboard annually, and that a bought-and-paid-for home remains beyond the financial means of millions of American families, building with recycled paper might make sense! https://www.motherearthnews.com/sustainable-living/green-homes/papercrete-to-build-recycled-houses-zmaz00amzgoe/ Kitchen Blenders, Recycled House, Papercrete, Portland Cement, How To Level Ground, Building Materials, Sustainable Living, Green Living

Kitchen Blenders

Portland Cement

How To Level Ground

Building Materials

Sustainable Living

In recent years a small band of innovative homebuilders has been building houses out of papercrete. Given that our landfills are clogged with more than 50 million tons of paper and cardboard annually, and that a bought-and-paid-for home remains beyond the financial means of millions of American families, building with recycled paper might make sense! https://www.motherearthnews.com/sustainable-living/green-homes/papercrete-to-build-recycled-houses-zmaz00amzgoe/

If you want a live Christmas tree, plan ahead and take steps to help it prosper after the holiday season. Learn how to choose a healthy tree, how long you can keep it inside, and planting it outside. https://www.motherearthnews.com/sustainable-living/nature-and-environment/live-christmas-tree-zb0z1307zsor/ Green Christmas, Holiday Season, Garden Trees, Trees To Plant, B Tree, Small Led Lights, Natural Ornaments

Green Christmas

Small Led Lights

Natural Ornaments

If you want a live Christmas tree, plan ahead and take steps to help it prosper after the holiday season. Learn how to choose a healthy tree, how long you can keep it inside, and planting it outside. https://www.motherearthnews.com/sustainable-living/nature-and-environment/live-christmas-tree-zb0z1307zsor/

Are you dreaming of a tiny home? Or of making your existing structure more energy efficient? Check out our FREE Green Energy and Great Homes guide! It covers Cozy, Affordable, and Inspiring Tiny Homes, 8 Easy Projects for Instant Energy Savings, Solar Heating Plan for Any Home, and more! https://www.motherearthnews.com/free-guides/free-guide-green-energy-and-great-homes-special-collection/ Planet Natural, New Green, Alternative Energy, Green Energy, Our Planet, Free Guide, Earth Friendly, New Tricks

Alternative Energy

Are you dreaming of a tiny home? Or of making your existing structure more energy efficient? Check out our FREE Green Energy and Great Homes guide! It covers Cozy, Affordable, and Inspiring Tiny Homes, 8 Easy Projects for Instant Energy Savings, Solar Heating Plan for Any Home, and more! https://www.motherearthnews.com/free-guides/free-guide-green-energy-and-great-homes-special-collection/

Is geothermal heating and cooling worth it? Learn the basics of home geothermal systems plus the pros and cons and decide if it's right for you. Do you already have a geothermal system? We'd love to hear the details of how it has worked out for you. https://www.motherearthnews.com/sustainable-living/green-homes/guide-basics-geothermal-heating-cooling-systems/ Cooling System, Heating And Cooling, Green Homes, Geothermal, Environment, Worth

Heating And Cooling

Is geothermal heating and cooling worth it? Learn the basics of home geothermal systems plus the pros and cons and decide if it's right for you. Do you already have a geothermal system? We'd love to hear the details of how it has worked out for you. https://www.motherearthnews.com/sustainable-living/green-homes/guide-basics-geothermal-heating-cooling-systems/

Get started growing evergreens from seed! Conifers don't grow easily, but with a little patience you can learn how to grow evergreen trees from seeds in your own backyard. https://www.motherearthnews.com/organic-gardening/conifer-trees-zmaz91aszraw/ Conifer Trees, Evergreen Trees, Conifers, Lofoten, Kuala Lumpur, Drones, Carpe Koi, Cold Frame

Evergreen Trees

Get started growing evergreens from seed! Conifers don't grow easily, but with a little patience you can learn how to grow evergreen trees from seeds in your own backyard. https://www.motherearthnews.com/organic-gardening/conifer-trees-zmaz91aszraw/

Pollinator decline seriously threatens biodiversity and local food security. The challenges they face are many, but you can help pollinators recover by providing food, water, and shelter in your own backyard — or even your windowsill. Here are a few things you can do to help them thrive. https://www.motherearthnews.com/sustainable-living/nature-and-environment/reverse-pollinator-decline-with-your-backyard-zbcz1908/ Growing Hydrangeas, Planting Hydrangeas, Hotel Landscape, Solitary Bees, Bug Hotel, Sandy Soil, How To Start Yoga, Flowering Shrubs

Growing Hydrangeas

Planting Hydrangeas

Hotel Landscape

How To Start Yoga

Flowering Shrubs

Pollinator decline seriously threatens biodiversity and local food security. The challenges they face are many, but you can help pollinators recover by providing food, water, and shelter in your own backyard — or even your windowsill. Here are a few things you can do to help them thrive. https://www.motherearthnews.com/sustainable-living/nature-and-environment/reverse-pollinator-decline-with-your-backyard-zbcz1908/

Pollinators need our help - if you want to attract bees and other native pollinators, one effective way is to increase the flowers available to them. Plan your pollinator habitat with these tips below: https://www.motherearthnews.com/organic-gardening/how-to-attract-bees-zebz1305zstp/ Animal Consciousness, Urban Habitat, Mason Bees, Attracting Bees, Blooming Plants, Wild Plants, Plant Species, Monarch Butterfly

Animal Consciousness

Attracting Bees

Blooming Plants

Monarch Butterfly

Pollinators need our help - if you want to attract bees and other native pollinators, one effective way is to increase the flowers available to them. Plan your pollinator habitat with these tips below: https://www.motherearthnews.com/organic-gardening/how-to-attract-bees-zebz1305zstp/