It’s April, and that means the weather is beginning to warm up! Whether you’re looking for spring or summer clothes, swimsuits, or anything in between, consider looking into sustainable fashion! Sustainable fashion refers to brands that source, manufacture, distribute, and sell their goods in a way that minimizes environmental impact. There are many benefits to […]
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Wildlife conservation is defined as “the preservation and protection of animals, plants, and their habitats.” By conserving wildlife, we’re ensuring that future generations can enjoy our natural world and the incredible species that live within it. March 3rd is World Wildlife Day! This is a day used to promote the outdoors and the conservation and […]
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November is here and the month of giving begins again. Now is the time of year when you get together with your family and friends. This is an opportunity to appreciate what you have, who is in your life, and your time well spent amongst those that you love. Thanksgiving is just around the corner. […]
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A breeze rustles through the trees sending leaves of all different colors flying about. The sky has a few clouds and the air is perfectly crisp. The temperatures are slowly transitioning from the summer sweltering heat to the coolness of fall. This is the time of year that is perfect to go to a farmers’ […]
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Energy is an essential property that contributes to the processes that occur around us everyday. It takes energy for a butterfly’s wings to flap. It takes energy for a car to drive down the road. It takes energy for us to breathe, walk, and talk. Energy flows through everything. In another sense of the word, […]
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December. The hallmark of the holiday season is upon us once again as we have completed yet another cycle around the sun. Many of you are likely going home for the holidays, visiting your loved ones, and exchanging gifts with one another. This month is often busy all around as you are finishing up the […]
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Unfortunately, Summer has come to an end for this year. Now the cold air is rolling in and the leaves have changed colors as we transition into Fall. Luckily, November is a fantastic month to get outdoors in Maine! Maine is most often known as the “vacationland” state and for a good reason. It has […]
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Reducing, Reusing, and Recycling. We’ve heard it time and time again and often use it in our everyday lives. Some things are often easier to do, such as reducing our food waste or our hot water consumption by taking shorter showers. We may recycle our paper and cardboard or even reuse containers, bottles, and boxes. […]
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Stormwater runoff can be a problem, especially in urban areas like Bangor, Old Town, Orono, and even the University of Maine campus. Stormwater runoff is defined as rain that hits the ground or other horizontal surface and flows downhill to rivers, streams, lakes, and coastal waters. On-campus our runoff often collects pollutants like road salt, […]
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April 22 is a day that more than a billion people celebrate now. Earth Day is meant to bring awareness to problems the Earth faces, like pollution and deforestation. The first Earth Day was in 1970 when Senator Gaylord Nelson organized an event to show the large support for environmental issues throughout the United States. […]
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