Monthly Archives: April 2008

The Timberneck Biodiversity Restoration Project, Phase I

Posted on 30 April 2008 by Emmett Duffy

I’m excited to announce the inauguration of the Timberneck Creek Biodiversity and Habitat Restoration Project, Phase I. Although it has also been called, more prosaically, “cleaning up my yard”, I prefer to think about it in a larger context as … Continue reading →

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Live from EarthFest 2008

Posted on 27 April 2008 by Emmett Duffy

OK, not exactly live – It’s a day after the fact.  But who would have paid attention if this read: Yesterday from EarthFest! Yesterday I participated in EarthFest 2008, sponsored jointly by NASA Langley and Christopher Newport University here in Tidewater, … Continue reading →

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Get ‘em outside

Posted on 23 April 2008 by Emmett Duffy

Now that’s what I’m talkin’ about!

  See also here to get involved. The US House of Representatives’ Education and Labor Committee is currently considering the No Child Left Behind Act (summary of the Act … Continue reading →

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Got dirt?

Posted on 22 April 2008 by Emmett Duffy

[Editor's note: This just in -- and in time for Earth Day (barely). I reprint below an extract from the new, second edition of Richard Louv's classic and inspirational book, Last Child in the Woods.  The new edition is expanded … Continue reading →

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Real life

Posted on 20 April 2008 by Emmett Duffy

“The written word is weak.  Many people prefer life to it.” Annie Dillard That’s my excuse.  I’ve been living life, rather than recording it.  Ye gods, it’s been over a month.  And here’s my little secret: It feels great!  I’ve … Continue reading →

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