Thanksgiving is on Thursday, which means Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday are almost upon us! While some of us have meticulously built shopping lists since August, others feel paralyzed by all the choices. How on Earth should…Read More
Sierra Winters
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Have you ever visited a farmers’ market and wondered about all the behind-the-scenes work required to pull the event off, week after week? Kaitlyn Breedlove has the answers. As the Market Manager for the Durham Farmers’ Market in North Carolina,…Read More
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Did you know that National Fig Week occurs every year from November 1st until November 7th? Whether you’re a fan of Fig Newtons or fig and honey parfaits, there’s no denying that this seasonal staple lends a unique sweetness and…Read More
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2023 has seen some of the most devastating wildfires on record. From the Canadian wildfires that impacted the eastern seaboard of the United States in June to Maui’s heartbreaking wildfires in early August, the 2023 wildfire season has been indescribably…Read More
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While most of us work indoors, often at desk jobs, others are intimately connected with nature every day. Meet Keith Gonzalez, who has worked as a crew leader for the Conservation Corps in Colorado and now works as a crew…Read More
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On August 23rd, 2023, scientists worldwide celebrated the landing of the Chandrayaan-3 Mission, an Indian-led space program to the Moon’s south pole. Chandrayaan-3 became the first mission to ever touch down in this relatively underexplored region, and hopes were high…Read More
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Happy National Coffee Day! Coffee is a commodity that millions of people cannot imagine living without. It is a pick-me-up for office workers and tired parents, a focal point of social gatherings, and an ingredient offering a wide range of…Read More
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National Farm Animals Awareness Week is observed the third week of each September. Not only is it designed to support the humane treatment of animals, but it also stimulates conversation around the potential to make a variety of farming practices…Read More
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Sierra Winters is a regular contributor to eco18. For this month’s edition of 18 Questions, she shares her experiences on Bike & Build’s “Drift West” trip, an 800-mile cycling journey from Portland, Oregon, to Bellingham, Washington. In addition to the…Read More
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It is no secret that heat waves have been scorching the United States this summer. No region has been left untouched, and major records are seemingly broken every week. Of course, this is not just an American problem; experts estimate…Read More