Sierra Winters

Tara McKenna, the founder of The Zero Waste Collective, believes that everyone has the right to pursue a more minimalistic and eco-friendlier lifestyle. But she also believes that we should work towards zero waste without the guilt of our individual shortcomings,…Read More

International Women’s Day is an observance that takes place every year on March 8th to honor the sacrifices and achievements of women across the globe who have, who do, and who will fight for justice, serve as leaders, and generally pave…Read More

Emily McNamara is more than just a scientist and more than just a farmer. Having grown up on Sierra Orchards, a family farm in Winters, California, she completed her undergraduate education at Brown University and her Master’s at Duke University. She…Read More

For years, Black people have been underrepresented in conversations around climate change, and in depictions of environmental leisure, they rarely show up. Black people are obviously far from ambivalent about the environment; it is well known that in the United…Read More

Happy National Hot Tea Day! After water, tea is the second most popularly consumed beverage in the world, playing particularly integral roles in cultures like that of Morocco, South Asia, China, Turkey, and the United Kingdom. In the United States, tea is…Read More

Happy New Year! It is officially 2022, meaning that it is officially time to finalize your new set of resolutions. And with the environment at stake, we believe that some resolutions are truly worth keeping. This year, we challenge you…Read More

Happy Pepper Pot Day! If you are like us, this may be a holiday unfamiliar to you. But never fear; we are here to unpack its rich history and controversy! The Story Remember when you were in grade school, and…Read More

Created in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga, Kwanzaa begins on December 26th and ends on January 1st each year. Nevertheless, many people still do not know what it entails. In short, Kwanzaa is a secular holiday that celebrates African people worldwide,…Read More

If you are a Seinfeld fan, the phrase “a Festivus for the rest of us” is probably a familiar one. It originates in an episode called “The Strike,” which aired in 1997 during the show’s ninth and final season. In…Read More

February is for the roses, spring is for the tulips, summer and fall are for the sunflowers, and December? December is for the poinsettias. Today, in fact, is National Poinsettia Day. So what is the legend behind this flower and…Read More