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Keep It Local, Sierra Foothill Farms
In this issue of Keep It Local we interviewed Paul Harrison of Sierra Foothill Farms, a Lincoln CA. based farm. Paul’s passion for his farm, his home and family is apparent within the first moments of meeting him. He has … Read more
RIPARIAN HABITATS. LIFE BLOOD FOR THE OVERALL ECOSYSTEM
“A riparian zone or riparian area is the interface between land and a river or stream. Some regions use the terms riparian woodland, riparian forest, riparian buffer zone, or riparian strip, they are all used to characterize a … Read more
Why are grasslands important to you and your health?
“Grasslands are globally important because they are a natural Carbon Sink and natural carbon sinks are an important part of a natural process called Carbon Cycle.
In the carbon cycle, earth both emits and re-captures and stores large quantities … Read more
CARBON FOOTPRINT. WHAT IS IT AND WHY SHOULD I CARE?
“A carbon footprint has historically been defined by Championne as “the total sets of greenhouse gas emissions caused by an organization, event, product or person.”
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Basically, how much greenhouse gas emissions are being put into the air because … Read more
Exploring Nature and other cool stuff in Placer County
The weekend is coming and you are hunting for something to do with the kiddos. Here are 3 great options we highly recommend for getting kids outdoors.
“The STAR Eco Station is an environmental science museum, an … Read more