Each of us produces greywater and black water at home. But what happens to that water once it leaves our houses? If you use products on your body and home that have dyes, chemicals or fragrances, you can be 100-percent sure those ingredients are being absorbed into the soil somewhere nearby.
Read MorebetterArts on Saturday partnered with the Indian River Lakes Conservancy to host a snowshoe hike along Redwood trails, followed by a betterArts-sponsored craft beer tasting at Better Farm.
Read MoreCalling all teachers of sustainability and art—WE WANT YOU!! We're gearing up for a season filled with educational opportunities designed to encourage a more sustainable, creative future. It starts with you! betterArts seeks educators in all crafts, from music and painting to pottery and writing. Better Farm is looking for sustainability specialists, builders, master gardeners, beekeepers and more!
Read MoreFrom now through March 15, you can lock in last year's rates on Better Farm's Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA) program.
Read MoreWe are now accepting applications for the summer session of the Better Farm Sustainability Education Program.
Read MoreBy giving children supreme power over and involvement in their school lunches, we can help educate students in science, math, economics and health—all while doing more for the planet.
Read MoreClimate change impacts will require major but very uncertain transformations of global agriculture systems by mid-century, according to new research by the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA).
Read MoreWe've been taking advantage of winter weather by digging into some miscellaneous renovation projects in Better Farm's main house. Topping that to-do list was a shower unit replacement that was much-needed in one of the upstairs bathrooms.
Read MoreJoin betterArts board members Justin Chirico and Matthew Tardif Feb. 21 on a snowshoe hike hosted by the Indian River Lakes Conservancy (IRLC)—then come back to Better Farm for a craft beer tasting by the wood stove hosted by betterArts.
Read MoreTwelve people on Wednesday were shot to death in the offices of Charlie Hebdo, a satirical and controversial newspaper in Paris that features cartoons, articles and jokes. The attack is thought to be in backlash to cartoons considered offensive to Islam. Among the dead were Stéphane "Charb" Charbonnier, the newspaper's editor and head cartoonist. The day after the attack, remaining staff members at the paper announced that publication would continue, with next Wednesday's issue spiking in production by more than 30 times its normal run to bring up to 3 million copies to the public.
Read MoreAfter hitting -20 last night in Redwood, I wandered outside this morning to see how Better Farm's greenhouse-chicken synergy is going.
Read MoreMacsherry Library slated its 11th Annual Heart of Winter Art Show and Chocolate Reception, which will take place Saturday, Feb. 14, in the library's community gallery.
Art in any medium representing aspects of winter in the north country is welcome. There is no fee, and the show will be on display through Feb. 28. Written works, including poems and essays, will also be accepted. There will additionally be a craft table for the creation of Valentine's Day crafts. Chocolatiers are also invited to bring in their delicious creations for a friendly chocolate competition.
The public votes for their favorite artworks, written works and chocolate desserts. Bragging rights are the prize!
To submit artwork, email sehb@hillwoman.com for a contract and further information. Deadline for admission is Feb 4; all work must be at the library for hanging by Feb. 11.
Macsherry Library is located at 112 Walton St., Alexandria Bay NY.
