An Urban Sustainability Project

Cycles

AN URBAN SUSTAINABILITY PROJECT — Sat, 10 May 2008 01:35:00 GMT

Here is the last post here and the first over at GreenerMinds.com. Feral Daydreams If you haven't yet, bookmark that page to occasionally read our guest posts about our new project. Read More......(read more)

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AN URBAN SUSTAINABILITY PROJECT — Mon, 05 May 2008 02:06:00 GMT

For a variety of reasons, I find the whole notion of a new years resolution kind of silly. But I have an informal little goal for myself that happens to coincide with the turning of the seasons. And that is to be on this computer less. In this day and...(read more)

Why Bother?

AN URBAN SUSTAINABILITY PROJECT — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 13:01:00 GMT

If you have 10 minutes to spare, please read this: Why Bother? Read More......(read more)

Do you see what I see?

AN URBAN SUSTAINABILITY PROJECT — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 01:15:00 GMT

I am so excited, our asparagus is emerging from the bark chips! Asparagus is one of those plants you need to plant and then not harvest for a long time. We ate some last year, and I'm so happy we get to enjoy this years harvest before we leave the...(read more)

Its Official...

AN URBAN SUSTAINABILITY PROJECT — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 18:02:00 GMT

...Spring is here. And so are vernal pools. Also known as ephemeral pools, the erotic spa vacation destination of the ecological world. They are temporary pools of water, that in our bioregion form in the spring as a result of snow melt and spring rains...(read more)

Just Go Outside 101

AN URBAN SUSTAINABILITY PROJECT — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 14:20:00 GMT

"Healing the broken bond between our young and nature is in our self-interest, not only because aesthetics or justice demand it, but also because our mental, physical, and spiritual health depend upon it." — from "Last Child in the Woods...(read more)

"If you change only one thing..."

AN URBAN SUSTAINABILITY PROJECT — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 03:07:00 GMT

Things are slow while we wait for deals to close. So in between packing, here's another tirade for your edification... If you haven't guessed, I have a passion for food “activism”. “Guerrilla” food production in all of its forms that serve to...(read more)

Didn't even have to use my AK

AN URBAN SUSTAINABILITY PROJECT — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 23:39:00 GMT

From left to right: my brother-in law Mike, Les Stroud himself, and yours truly. This past weekend was a good weekend. To start it all off was the first meeting of the Rochester City Chicken Club. We have been planning to acquire some hens for our wannabe...(read more)

Don't forget your roots.

AN URBAN SUSTAINABILITY PROJECT — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 20:27:00 GMT

"If you change only one thing about your lifestyle, this should be it. An organic diet of fresh, local foods leads to a sound mind, a sound body, and a sound ecology. In a way, organic food is a gateway drug to an ecological consciousness."...(read more)

Weapons of Mass Distraction

AN URBAN SUSTAINABILITY PROJECT — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 00:22:00 GMT

"Dissent is the mother of ascent," he said. "And in that context I've decided to run for president." -Ralph Nader "Calling Nader's move (to run for president) "very unfortunate," Sen. Hillary Clinton told reporters...(read more)

Fashion show.

AN URBAN SUSTAINABILITY PROJECT — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 03:12:00 GMT

"'Environmentalism' seems to imply a kind of role within the structure of civilization. It describes a sub-set of politics, not a complete abandonment of the system, but a small chorale for people to feel good about themselves for recycling...(read more)

Our Little Angels

AN URBAN SUSTAINABILITY PROJECT — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:28:00 GMT

Okay, this has absolutely nothing to do with urban sustainability, ecology, natural living or anything related. However, we are proud parents and would be remiss to neglect this medium to share with folks how angelic our children are. Read More......(read more)

Going once, going twice...

AN URBAN SUSTAINABILITY PROJECT — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 20:24:00 GMT

After the lower than expected responses for our call on this blog for people interested in a buying club, I have to admit that I'm hesitant to make another solicitation here. You all must be solely reading for my engrossing commentary, or maybe you're...(read more)

Fearless Vampire Killers

AN URBAN SUSTAINABILITY PROJECT — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 20:58:00 GMT

Here's a few facts that have little to do with the rest of this post, except to make a point. Nearly half of all travel is less than two miles. 90% of that is by car. Combine this fact with the one that states 60% of pollution from automobile emissions...(read more)

Rochester folks...

AN URBAN SUSTAINABILITY PROJECT — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 01:28:00 GMT

We have somewhat of an idea of how many people check this thing, and surprisingly people are scattered all over. But this one is for you Rochester people only. Together with another party we are trying to get together a small food coop type thing. The...(read more)