…Enjoying Our Own Backyard… -Hadlie and our friendliest Chicken Scarlet- I thought I would share some of our homey photos, and our summer backyard fun. After years of thinking about getting chickens, we finally took the plunge two months ago. Although we are vegetarians we eat eggs, and having fresh eggs from chickens we careContinue reading “Backyard Farming-Chickens to Corn: Part 1”
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How to Use Feng Shui in Your Job Hunt
Simple Feng Shui Suggestions The following post was originally written for my Mac’s List series. I think it’s fun, so thought I would share, enjoy! At the very beginning of my job hunt journey I found myself trying all sorts of things, and Feng Shui was one of the most fun. You might think FengContinue reading “How to Use Feng Shui in Your Job Hunt”
Earth Day – SOLVE – FORCE LAKE – Volunteer #3
-Our Volunteer Crew- Continuing my 2013 Volunteer Series, here is our super duper fun EARTH DAY volunteer gig. (I know this was a couple months ago, but better late than never.) Being outside is key for me on Earth Day, and finding a way to give back and volunteer is even better. Thankfully, we liveContinue reading “Earth Day – SOLVE – FORCE LAKE – Volunteer #3”
Hiking The Gorge – Oregon Side
Columbia Gorge -View From the Top- Continue reading “Hiking The Gorge – Oregon Side”
Hanford Nuclear Site- What You May Not Know
Image Source “If you are concerned about the fluoride debate, you should be REALLY concerned about the Hanford site.” -Green drinks guest speaker This Months Portland Green Drinks featured a presentationContinue reading “Hanford Nuclear Site- What You May Not Know”
Exploring Powell Butte Nature Park (East Portland)
As dog owners, we are always trying to find new pockets of nature to explore that are dog friendly (i.e. – we won’t bother others or get in trouble if we let them off leash). As an eco-conscious person however, I also want to ensure the area isn’t sensitive to disturbance, or undergone recent restorations.Continue reading “Exploring Powell Butte Nature Park (East Portland)”
Giving Back at the Oregon Food Bank
Second Installment in my Volunteer for a Year series- Introducing… The Oregon Food Bank Filling the role as service learning project coordinator this year for my daughter’s 6th grade class at the Portland Village School– we chose The Oregon Food Bank (OFB) as our organization to volunteer for. When we arrived on site, we were introducedContinue reading “Giving Back at the Oregon Food Bank”
10-Point CheckList – What to do BEFORE You Apply for the Job
“You Must begin to think of yourself as becoming the person you want to be.” -David Viscott Although it’s tempting to dive right into the job application process, I highly recommend building a solid job seeking foundation first. This will position you to be far more organized, focused, and successful in getting what you want. Continue reading “10-Point CheckList – What to do BEFORE You Apply for the Job”
Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden and Lessons in Avian Health
Although I enjoy my natural “wild” areas, I also really love city parks. Stumbling upon Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden was such a treat for me in a day that was packed with appointments and informational interviews. I had two hours between items on my calendar, when I typed “city park” into my trusty smart phone, andContinue reading “Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden and Lessons in Avian Health”
Columbia Slough Part IV – Environmental Education
My Volunteer Experience The Columbia Slough Watershed Council (CSWC) works directly with several of my passions: outdoor place-based education, service learning projects and stewardship. This year, I volunteered with their Slough School education program, which works with students in the surrounding schools. -Whitaker Ponds-Outdoor Classroom-4th Graders- Staff members visit classrooms and teach students a wideContinue reading “Columbia Slough Part IV – Environmental Education”
Environmental Communications 