By Pat Brady, DivvyBack Tired of talking about voting? You betcha. However, I’m talking about the powerful vote each of us has to make environmental change in the world. If you don’t like the Earth warming up or our waters polluted, you can “vote” for change through your purchasing behavior. The emotionless marketing engine of … Read more
By Gary Swick, President There is no ignoring that the recent election demonstrated that we are the (not so) United States of America. We are deeply divided, but on really just a few issues. Can we come together for a unified approach toward these common issues? Well the Fox River has a few lessons for … Read more
By Jack MacRae Witch Hazel might sound like a cousin of Samantha Stevens. But botanically, it is really an attractive understory shrub found in naturally wooded areas. Their attractive, rounded-oval form makes them popular around the globe. Illinois is home to the Virginia variety, Hamamelis virginiana. It can grow to 10-15 feet in our area and has roundish, toothed … Read more
