A Chat with the Founder of GreenTown USA

For the April meeting of our book club, we spoke by Skype with Daniel Wallach, the Executive Director of Greensburg GreenTown, a non-profit organization that led the sustainable rebuilding of an entire town following a devastating tornado. Listen to our discussion by clicking below.  

Sustainability is the Topic for April’s Book Club Meeting

Spring is a time of renewal and hope, as is our topic for April. We are reading Green Town U.S.A.: The Handbook for America’s Sustainable Future by Thomas J. Fox this month. It’s the story of Greensburg, Kansas, which was almost completely leveled by a tornado by a tornado in 2007. Greensburg, Kansas after the devastating […]

Arm Knitting Workshop

Beautiful day, great conversation, low impact recreation!

Living Life Less Plastic: Lessons From Sea Turtles

In this video, sea turtle specialist, educator and business owner, Christina Trapani, takes us on a personal journey of discovery and action. She began her career as a stranding specialist for the Virginia Aquarium, saving many injured, cold-stunned or entangled sea turtles and marine mammals and researching why the unlucky ones had died. She responded […]

Traditional Fiber Arts Workshops by Melissa Kurkoski

Goldenrod Foundation is pleased to present a series of three workshops on Traditional Fiber Arts – using natural materials and time-honored techniques to create beautiful and functional items. Melissa Kurkoski will be our guest instructor and the location is our lovely field station on Plymouth Long Beach. Learn a new skill or increase your expertise in […]