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Eating Through A Problem
When you think of sustainability, are you thinking goats? In preparation for Pinnacle Park in Norcross, Ga., the city invited 42 distinguished members of Get Your Goat Rentals to visit. The goats were welcome to eat
Hands Off!
Thinking outside the box can have positive consequences for an organization—if you take that leap of faith. I know because I was one of those crazy citizens who pushed for change in park management and helped
From Sustainable To Net Zero
Evolving design strategies and technologies have moved the needle on net-zero energy (NZE) buildings that produce as much energy on-site as they consume and are paving the way for advancing a more
A Living, Breathing Inspiration
Finding the ideal site to construct a “living building” was no easy task. In 2001, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) opened the Philip Merrill Environmental Center in Annapolis, Md., to educate the public
The Rise Of Urban Whitewater
There is a growing wave of interest among civic leaders, developers, and community groups for well-designed, whitewater-centered river parks to convert under-utilized or inaccessible rivers into treasured
Fitness Trails
In a report titled Global Strategy on Diet, Physical Activity, and Health, the World Health Organization recommends that adults ages 18 to 64 should experience around 150 minutes of moderate-intensity
Keep Day Camps Fresh
Humans are creatures of habit. We wake up, eat breakfast, brush our teeth (most of us), and head out the door to work. Lather, rinse, repeat.
Super Sportsmanship
I recently had the opportunity to speak at a sportsmanship conference held in Raleigh, N.C. The event was co-hosted by the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes and Silbo, a company trying to make it easier for officials to
Get What You Give
“You listen to me. You say you don't want to tell me how to live my life. So, what do you think you've been doing? You tell me what rights I've got or haven't got, and what I owe to you for what you've done for me. Let me tell you