Tag Archives: Environment

Lady Bird Johnson and Her Wildflower Center

Posted on May 2, 2012 by

Walking as much as I have this year has reminded me just how beautiful this part of the world is. It’s spring, of course, and most everywhere is lovely in spring. But this winter’s rain brought us a vivid wildflower … Continue reading →

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An Aha! Moment: How to Reduce Plastic Water Bottle Waste at Airports

Posted on November 12, 2011 by

You start a project like this, and you notice that you’ll be asked to do a bit of thinking about how you might help make the world a better place. Scout badges are chock full of tasks intended to improve … Continue reading →

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Mission Impossible: Removing Oil From Water

Posted on April 25, 2011 by

Following up on last Thursday’s post, today we’re looking at a mini-experiment in just how hard it is to remove oil from water. BADGE WORK UPDATE: OIL UP Scouts are asked to create their own mini oil spill, then try their … Continue reading →

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Deepwater Horizon: One Year Later

Posted on April 21, 2011 by

Unless you’ve been living in a cave, you know that yesterday was the one year anniversary of the BP’s Deepwater Horizon explosion, resulting in an oil disaster whose effects will be felt for years to come. Believe it or not, … Continue reading →

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Inspired, Inspiring Architecture: Contemporary, Sustainable and Totally Prefab!

Posted on March 21, 2011 by

In last Monday’s post, I shared my love for the architecture and related ambiance of the French Quarter of New Orleans as a task for the Architecture badge. Today, same badge, different task, and I do a backflip in the other direction. … Continue reading →

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