The 2015 Gateway Greening 6th annual St. Louis Community Garden Summit will be held in February.
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Urban Chicken Keepnig Grows In Popularity
Urban Chickens in Kirkwood, checking out their yard at the home of Bill Ruppert. Photo by Holly Shanks
By Holly Shanks
Egg-laying chickens and chicken coops are no longer a sight seen only in rural areas. Coops are popping up in suburban backyards like Webster and Kirkwood. Sustainability and a desire to reconnect with natural food sources seems to be driving the popularity of keeping the feathery egg-laying pets.
Posted in Environment, Home, Outdoor/Nature
Kris Parsons Talks About WSES
Kris Parsons at the Delegates Agenda Photo provided by Kris Parsons
By Holly Shanks
Photos provided by Kris Parsons
The Q & A below is a continued reading informational post from A Closer Look At Webster Students for Environmental Sustainability (WSES) article that can be found by clicking HERE.
Kris Parsons answered a few questions that provide further reflection and insight about WSES and the time she spent as a member.
Posted in Environment, Home
A Closer Look at Webster Students For Environmental Sustainability
Pictured above: Kris Parsons (right) WSES Rain Garden Photo provided by Kris Parsons
By Holly Shanks
Webster students looking for an environmental and sustainability minded organization on campus might take a look at WSES. The organization’ s President Valerie Martin, says the group is working to educate about a sustainable lifestyle, but having some fun along the way too.
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