The importance of using native plants in your home landscape cannot be over emphasized. 90% of all insects that eat plants require native plants to complete their development. That is because plants protect their leaves with toxic chemicals. Insects can survive after eating those chemicals only after they have evolved physiological mechanisms for detoxifying them. This…
Use homemade, safe weed killer. Researchers from the University of Washington evaluated existing studies into the chemical Glyphosate, also known as Roundup, the second most widely used lawn and garden weed killer in the U.S., and concluded that it raises the cancer risk of those exposed to it by 41% and significantly increases the risk of non-Hodgkin…
Choose gas over charcoal grills and reduce carbon emissions: A widely cited Oak Ridge National Laboratory study calculated that a gas burner emits about 5.6 pounds of carbon dioxide per hour, compared to 11 pounds per hour for cooking over the coals. However, consider an electric grill, IF your energy comes from green sources, such as wind,…
GREEN TIP OF THE WEEK To control mosquitoes, try citronella plants, lemongrass, lemon thyme, and catnip and install a bat house, rather than using pesticides. Bats can consume large quantities of pesky bugs. The Weekly Green Tip is brought to by Michelle Sgarlat
Use Earth Friendly Sunscreen this Summer! Do you ever check what is in your sunscreen? Usually, we just search for the letters ‘SPF’ and the highest number next to it and think, ‘this will do’. However given the research around the ingredients in skin care and sun care products and how they impact our health…
Out in your boat – or on a picnic – watch that trash! One of the most serious hazards that pollutes lakes, rivers, and oceans is the careless disposal of plastic debris: plastic bags, six-pack rings, fishing line, and food wrappings. Many people don’t realize how hazardous this trash can be. On your boat, stow…
Prayers for Marylou Marth who is at the end stage of hospice – from Judy Marth. For Gloria Larson who is recovering from an emergency appendectomy – from a friend. For Don Douglas as he goes through a challenging medical treatment during these next several weeks – from Dave and Kathy Sandell. For Emily, our…
[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#ffffff” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#dddddd” ]This installation will cover our entire yearly electric bill and provide the church with a source of income. We can love our Earth, cut our carbon footprint, decrease greenhouse gases and help the church help others.[/dropshadowbox] Would you like to see our progress? You can monitor their…
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY Our Last Yard Sale made over $900!!! You can help with these yard sales during the summer. Help sort items as they come on Mon. and Tues. 9am-12pm. On the day of help set up or clean up. Yard sales provide a link & service to our community & income for the church. To help please…
Most weddings have a registry, but do you need more stuff? Ask for experiences instead of things. Guests can gift a dinner date or a cool activity for you to do on your honeymoon. If you do ask for physical gifts, make sure they are things you really will use. If you do choose to register for…