July 19, 2010
Photo by Pushak
As part of the Architectural Foundation’s exchange program for emerging architects, Norwegian architectural firm Pushak created Moss Your City, an indoor moss landscape exhibition that explores the relationship between contemporary architecture, landscape, and natural resources.
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Category: Experiencing
Tags: enviroments, garden environments, green design, moss, urban forestry, urban forests, urban outdoor green
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May 7, 2010
Want to know the environmental and economic value your trees provide on an annual basis? The Tree Benefit Calculator allows you to make this simple estimation. Input your location by zip code to find your climate zone, add the tree
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Category: Finding, Garden Software, Great Finds, Green & Sustainable
Tags: carbon emmisions, ecology, environment, groundwater, stormwater runoff, trees, urban forests, urban trees
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February 1, 2010
How can the health of people and the environment in urban areas become a community responsibility? Boston’s EarthWorks takes a step forward. Founded in 1989, EarthWorks is a non-profit organization operating under the slogan: planting a healthier and more sustainable … Read More...
Category: Community Gardens, Composting, Edible Landscaping, Green & Sustainable, Greening, Urban Agriculture
Tags: eco-systems, ecology, environment, sustainability, urban forests, urban fruit trees, urban gardens, urban orchards, urban reforestation, urban sustainability, urban wilds
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December 7, 2009
Plantable card from bloomin.com
I admit it’s been a while since I sent out holiday cards. I like receiving them when they are beautifully designed, include a sincere handwritten personal note, or have been purchased through a worthy charity. And … Read More...
Category: Edible Landscaping, Finding, Great Finds, Green & Sustainable
Tags: charitable causes, eco-friendly holiday giving, green charitable foundations, holiday donations, planting trees, sustainabilty, urban forests
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September 18, 2009
Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (LMCC) has announced today’s opening of LentSpace, which transforms an entire city block into a platform for contemporary art exhibitions complemented by public programs. A model for citywide land use, this temporary project—made possible by the … Read More...
Category: Community Gardens, Experiencing, Green & Sustainable
Tags: sustainable gardening, trees, urban forests, urban greenspace, urban tree nursery, urban trees
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