Sustainability

Lakes have lured me all of my life. First it was Snowball where my sister and I swam as children diving off the Euclid inner tube our dad brought home from the mine—the same lake where I met my husband-to-be. More >>

On May 3, 2010, we announced the names of the Voices for the Lakes essay contest winners. We are releasing the essays one per day until all are available on our website. More >>

I recently had a chance to tour Markim Hall, a new building on Macalester College’s campus that earned platinum certification from the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED program. More >>

NPR, my favored audio accompaniment as I prepare my kids’ lunches for school each morning, really let me down today. More >>

How’s this for a concept: a “do-it-yourself guide to placemaking.” I like the notion that you and I can do this ourselves – make great places in the communities where we live. More >>

Years of research and compilation of materials have resulted in the rich online resource, LandOf.org. More >>

A recent report by the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy shows that investments by foundations and major donors in advocacy and organizing result in a great return on investment. More >>

As fall begins, we say farewell to our summer trips and perhaps reluctantly return to work. More >>

Ever consider installing a rain barrel? It’s a great way to capture the rain off your roof and water your garden when the weather is dry. More >>