Team Arch

Started my day off early with a River Herring survey to support Seatuck Organization’s stream restoration project this morning for a few minutes before work.

I am definitely addicted to sugar. It is not easy to give it up but something I will continue to work on. I have a 40 day sugar challenge devotional that I am going to start soon so excited about that. I am going to stay positive and take one day at a time.

Despite being separated by the Atlantic Ocean, the Sahara Desert and the Amazon Rainforest share a surprising connection. How? Northeasterly trade winds blow from the Sahara across the Atlantic; and the desert dust carried on these winds helps fertilize the Amazon Basin, which home to some of the most diverse ecological communities on the...

"Every individual matters. Every individual has a role to play. Every individual makes a difference." - Jane Goodall

Spent the entire weekend with 3 college students. Encourage them to talk about their concerns, aspirations, goals and challenges. Younger daughter chastised her older brother about his use of plastics - argument over global population growth and impact upon the environment. Fascinating. I had to stop and....listen. Let them talk. I learned a...

Garbage day is never fun when it's windy! I wish they did a better job at picking up what flies out of their trucks!

Have you ever heard of shinrin-yoku? Shinrin-yoku, or “forest bathing,” is the Japanese practice of immersing yourself in nature through mindful walks in the forest. It helps reduce stress, improve mood, and boost overall well-being by engaging the senses and slowing down. Read more about it here:...

I visited two spots just about 30 min walk from my place. One is the Wildenburg Castle, which was built in the 13th century by a branch of the Lords of Hünenberg. They were originally vassals of the Counts of Kyburg and later the Habsburgs. In 1386, during the Battle of Sempach, the Hünenberg family sided with the Habsburgs against the Swiss...

Has anyone else seen a bee yet this spring?

I started Lettice and Sweet Pepper plants two weeks ago. I am finally seeing them sprout. Fingers crossed I can get them to to grow big enough to transplant them into a bigger container to beautify window and be lunch!