Planting Trees

Planting Seeds and Legacy

Rachael Freed | Posted 04.03.2012

Read More: Planting Trees, Nelson Henderson, Legacy, Edna Groves, Spiritual Practice, Legacy-Writing, Superior National Forest, Spiritual Development, Legacies, Wisdom, Gps-Soul, Healthy Living News
Rachael Freed

Why do we plant seeds, saplings and seedlings with hope in our hearts each spring? Why do we relish harvesting in autumn? We plant in order to harvest -- not just for the moment but to preserve and nurture the future.

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The Naked Cowboy for A Greener Apple (NYC)

Pamela French | Posted 08.31.2011

Read More: A Greener Apple NYC, Grownyc, Recycle, Time Square, Greennyc, The Naked Cowboy, Environment, Million-Trees-Nyc, Planting Trees, Environmentalism, New York News
Pamela French

Yesterday morning, I luckily ran (rather biked) into an old friend -- The Naked Cowboy. So, hot off the City's streets -- The Naked Cowboy tells all, about how he would make New York "A Greener Apple."

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The Gift Of A Park

The Huffington Post | Andrea Rael | Posted 08.27.2011

Read More: Planting Trees, Sara Davis, Denver Parks and Recreation, Denver Impact, Afghanistan, Denver Urban Gardens, Westerly Creek, Burma, Mile High Million, Mercy Housing, The City of Denver, Denver Immigration, Somalia, Denver News

The City of Denver is commissioning the construction of new $650,000 park today along the Denver-Aurora border. It will be entirely paid for with gran...

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TreePeople: The Organization That's Saving LA's Air

| Katie Bain | Posted 07.18.2011

Read More: Environment, Planting Trees, Tree-People, Green LA, La Impact, Los Angeles News

As a boy growing up in Los Angeles, TreePeople President Andy Lipkis would breathe in steam to soothe his lungs from the searing burn caused by the ci...

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Southern Writer Terry Kay at His Best

Jackie K. Cooper | Posted 07.16.2011

Read More: Terry Kay, Ireland, Planting Trees, Atlanta, Irish Legends, Leprecauns, Books News
Jackie K. Cooper

If you have not yet discovered the magic of Terry Kay's writing, get busy and start reading. There is a treasure trove of reading pleasure awaiting you. His books are always good but Bogmeadow's Wish contains some of his most lyrical writing ever.

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8 Railroad Innovations Promoting Environmental Awareness (PHOTOS)

Posted 06.15.2011

Read More: Fuel, Planting Trees, Community Service, Carbon Emissions, Earth Day, Csx, Fuel-Saving-Technology, Green, Renewable Energy, Environmentalism, Clean Energy, Pollution, Tree Planting, Freight Rail, Transportation, Recycling, Environmental Awareness, Environmental Protection Agency, Energy Efficiency, Volunteering, Railroads, Greenhouse Gases, High Speed Rail, Climate Change, Slidepollajax, Politics News

With the 41st anniversary of Earth Day quickly approaching, organizations and corporations all over the world are focusing on new initiatives to promo...

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Tree Planting World Record Broken

The Huffington Post | Joanna Zelman | Posted 05.25.2011

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Speedy tree planting may be the answer to the world's dwindling forest problem. This past Thursday, over 64,000 trees were planted in 15 minutes, brea...

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Planting Trees Is Not Somebody's Work, It's Everybody's Work (VIDEO)

Sadhguru | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: India, Planting Trees, Desertification, United Nations, Environment, Environmentalism, Tamil Nadu, Spirituality, Global Warming, Trees, Environmental Policy, Volunteering, Green News
Sadhguru

I have been asked repeatedly by many people, "Why is a spiritual leader, a yogi and a mystic planting trees? And why are you planting trees?"

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Obamas, Bill Clinton Plant Trees With Students At Park (SLIDESHOW)

AP | ANN SANNER | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Planting Trees, Bill Clinton, Earth Day 2009, Michelle Obama, Jill Biden, Earth Day, Environment, Joe Biden, Barack Obama, Trees, Slideshow, Green News

WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama on Tuesday rolled up his sleeves and got his shoes muddy as he, Vice President Joe Biden and former President B...

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Famous People Planting Trees (SLIDESHOW)

Huffington Post | Dave Burdick | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Slideshow, Environment, Earth Day 2009, Planting Trees, Famous People Planting Trees, Earth Day, Green News

Possibly the most popular form of activism on Earth Day -- or around Earth Day -- is the planting of trees. It's a great way to get in touch with natu...

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