DO THIS NOW: Low Waste Emergency Preparedness Kit
Climate change is creating new and different weather challenges for New Hampshire and for the world (read about the challenges faced by a...
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Our Green Journey
Welcome to the GreenLifeNH blog where you can read all of our newest posts. Topics include NH State Parks, Zero Waste Wins & Struggles, What's Bringing You Joy?, local interviews, Rachel's1000 Hours Outdoor Challenge, Gift Giving Guide, and more! Explore our complete post list here, and don't forget to subscribe to receive our latest posts straight to your inbox!
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Hannah
Aug 31, 20221 min read
"Sheila Says We're Weird": A kids book about growing up green
Sheila Says We're Weird is the first picture book in awhile that has lured my nine-year-old over to the reading couch. Usually he thinks...
Rachel
Aug 12, 20222 min read
Is Change Starting? The New Climate Bill
We would be remiss if we didn't offer a quick mention about the new climate bill that is currently making its way through Congress and...
Rachel
Aug 4, 20222 min read
August This and That
How's your August going? I had all of these plans and then, like many of you have probably already experienced, Covid hit our family. We...
Hannah
Jun 28, 20223 min read
Plastic Free July - A Brief How To Guide
You may have heard of Plastic Free July, a global movement encouraging people to reduce their plastic waste to zero for a whole month....
Hannah
Jun 7, 20224 min read
How to Garden with Kids
I'm often asked how I am able to grow so much of my own food while caring for three young kids. The answer is pretty simple - I involve...
Hannah
May 3, 20225 min read
Pollinator Gardens for the Rest of Us
You've probably heard by now that pollinators are responsible for 1/3 of the food we eat and that they are in decline because of...
Rachel
Apr 20, 20221 min read
ACT NOW: Landfill Location
The New Hampshire Senate will vote on Thursday, April 21 on House Bill 1454, legislation to set in statute a formula for determining the...
Hannah
Apr 19, 20224 min read
Eco-Challenges to Try for Earth Day
Want a greener lifestyle, but feeling intimidated? Change can be hard, but challenging yourself to trying something for a set amount of...
Hannah
Jan 14, 20222 min read
ACT NOW: Support the Local Food for Local Schools Program TOMORROW!
It's a win, win, win! The Local Food for Local Schools Reimbursement program (HB 1657) will help schools pay New Hampshire farmers and...
Hannah
Nov 23, 20212 min read
Global News to be Thankful for on Thanksgiving
I know most of the environmental news we hear is doom and gloom. It can be hard to bear and hard to get motivated when it feels like...
Hannah
Nov 3, 20212 min read
Why your shopping bags (and other personal changes) matter
I’ve been noticing a lot more electric and hybrid vehicles out on the road recently. Ever since my parents bought a Prius when I was in...
Hannah
Sep 28, 20213 min read
Invasives are Everywhere! How can YOU help NH?!
This fall, I am participating in the UNH Cooperative Extension’s Master Gardener Program and I am absolutely loving it. This week one of...
Hannah
Sep 7, 20212 min read
Why my foodie husband buys Michelob beer (the answer may surprise you)
I think my husband would take issue at being deemed a foodie, so let me quickly explain that my husband cares a lot about where his food...
Rachel
Jul 27, 20212 min read
Has Climate Change Affected Your Life Yet?
Lately I’ve been hearing that people are rethinking their life choices and/or changing their plans in response to climate change and what...
Hannah
May 11, 20214 min read
In Defense of Doing Things the Hard Way
My dad, who had patiently been teaching me to drive for weeks, was finally somewhat relaxed in the passenger seat of his car for the...
Hannah
Apr 20, 20212 min read
Carbon Sequestration is the future (please read despite the boring title)
A recent headline on NPR caught my eye: Carbon Emissions Could Plummet. The Atmosphere Will Lag Behind. At first, my eye caught the words...
Melina Caron
Apr 7, 20212 min read
Guest Post! Why You Should Join a CSA
Today we have a guest post from Melina Caron of Local Harvest! Melina is the public face of Local Harvest and coordinates everything...
Hannah
Apr 1, 20212 min read
Be the Change – Join these two challenges today!
The family and I have been working hard this spring on our new Square Foot Garden (post on that to follow). Our goal is to plant salad...
Rachel
Mar 8, 20213 min read
Three Women Environmentalists and What We Can Learn From Them
I had a different post planned for today but then learned it’s International Women’s Day! Is there an International Man’s Day? Is there a...
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