Bamboo trees are technically giant grasses. They have unique properties that make them valuable for various uses. Some store water in their stems/stalks. They make a calming sound when the wind blows through them, and they knock together. It’s so lovely.

Coconut palms (Cocos nucifera) are tropical trees widely grown in coastal and warm regions around the world. They are known for their economic and ecological importance.

I’d like that to be the takeaway – what we eat matters! And how we eat it, too!

On Palm Beach Island in the State of Florida (USA), near the Flagler Museum, an impressive kapok tree stands as one of the island’s most enduring natural landmarks, estimated to be about 186 years old.

Every individual action matters, and we can all make a difference. It’s important to support sustainable, local products whenever possible. There are even apps that rate the sustainability and eco-friendliness of the brands we choose. Palm oil production has had devastating effects on wildlife, yet many popular brands still use unsustainable palm oil. A simple step you can take today is to remind yourself to shop consciously. 

The theme for this year’s World Food Day is “Right to foods for a better life and a better future”. The term “foods” stands for diversity, nutrition, affordability, and safety. The idea is that a greater diversity of nutritious foods should be available for everyone so that every single citizen has the chance to lead a balanced and nutritious life.

Do not forget that your path towards a plant-based diet will necessarily be different than that of the person next to you, and that’s okay! Respect your rhythm, respect yourself and keep it up!

I made a decision to stop eating meat and adopt a predominantly plant-based diet after listening to a talk on veganism at the Habit Alignment Key (HAK) retreat in Bendigo, Australia, in 2023.

The Baobab Tree in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe is incredible! You are literally traveling back in time thinking of this tree’s history.

As a bread maker, I am often asked if I sell gluten-free (GF) bread and other baked goods. In fact, this is becoming increasingly common. It is my personal experience – through my work – that more and more people are restricting gluten consumption or setting it aside altogether.

International Youth Day, celebrated each year on August 12th, is a powerful reminder of the incredible potential young people have to shape a greener, more sustainable future. 

A vibrant, fresh salad is all I want to eat during warm Summer days. There probably is a biological reason for that, as well as an interesting ecological response.

A typical day for an Agouti involves wandering around the forest all day long, taking swims and hiding from predators such as Jaguars. These activities define their daily routine in their lush habitat.

My understanding about environmental management continues to evolve and change as we realize the extent of our global impacts on natural ecosystems. Looking for clues in the way animals and plants interact at the simplest level can lead to deep insight.

During a recent visit to Key Largo and John Pennekamp State Park, Jennifer Troyan saw and met a network of mangrove trees.

Plastic is everywhere. Even if it’s not realistic to conceive a world without plastic, we can imagine one where plastic waste is well managed and single-use plastics have limited utilization.

This month’s Community Blog is inspired by two recent global observances – World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought (June 17) and World Refugee Day (June 20) – both celebrated last week.

As with all the other nutrients, it is important to eat enough protein. Over recent decades, however, a narrative proclaiming animal-based products as the only reliable source of protein took root.

In this month’s Community Blog, Jussa tells us about his recent trip to Nairobi, Kenya, where he met other young and active environmentalists from several African countries.

As tree planters, we take for granted the collection of rainwater to irrigate our plants.  Whether we live in an urban or rural setting, rainwater harvesting is a relatively cheap and effective way to sustain the water needs of ourselves, our plants and our animals.