A Trip From St. Paul to Montana by Train
We take the train west from Union Depot in St. Paul through North Dakota into Montana. We stop in Glacier National Park for a three-day hike and then continue the journey through...
Minnesota-Grown Black Truffles Might Be Possible as a Result of Climate Change
Scientists from the University of Cambridge have grown black truffles in the inoculated soil of Monmouthshire, Wales. This, admittedly, is much more temperate than Minnesota, but is still by far the furthest...
Andersen Windows showcase green initiatives in new buildings
Over the past weekend of November 8 - 10, Minnesota-based Andersen Corporation explored the unique relationship between architecture and sustainability at the 2017 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo. This was held in conjunction with...
Winter is (actually) coming: How to be prepared
I hate to bring up what is probably one of the most dreaded, dirty, six-letter-words in a Minnesotan's vocabulary, but I really need to talk about... winter. I'm sorry. I know it's too soon;...
LEGO is going plant-based, sustainable
With their green, plant-inspired pieces, for now. As per the LEGO website,
"LEGO® botanical elements such as leaves, bushes and trees will be made from plant-based plastic sourced from sugarcane in the future and will...
Participate in a community garden (of solar power)
Early this year, seven new community gardens went up in communities around Minnesota. The interesting part: These weren't the type of gardens producing tomatoes, cucumbers, and other vegetables; these were solar gardens made up...
Keep an Eye Out for the Rusty Patched Bumble Bee
Most people try and avoid anything with a stinger - bees, typically, are at the top of that list.
Others however, are of the opposite mindset: Erica Hoaglund, for...
China is launching a fake moon to replace city lights
When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, it really isn't all that bright: In fact, it's only 1-400,000th the brightness of the sun. But while moon rays may not be...
Saving butterflies with a buzz: The Butterfly Brew is back
Cou better way to save local species of butterfly than to drink a beer?
Fair State Brewing Co-op has again joined with The Minnesota Zoo to release a limited-edition brew: The Dakota Skipper Endangered Reserve....
Patagonia wants to save the world, but they can’t do it without you
Yesterday, February 7, 2018, Patagonia launched a new initiative.
It's a simple initiative, but with a decidedly grander goal: To save the planet.
Designed to connect people with the local grassroots organizations that are working to do just...
