Climurb: Poverty and Climate Change in Urban Bangladesh
Research at ClimUrb
As part of the ClimUrb research project, students filmed their innovative work with residents of low-income settlements in Dhaka, Bangladesh
ClimUrb's research outputs are presented in a variety of formats. View and download our case studies, working papers, policy briefs and journal articles.
ClimUrb: Poverty and Climate Change in Urban Bangladesh is a major new research programme exploring climate change impacts and adaptation in poor urban settlements of the developing world.
There is now widespread agreement that climate change is happening and that the lives of the poor will be, and already are, negatively affected. This is particularly true for the urban poor who, over the course of the next 25 years, will become the majority of the world’s poor people.
ClimUrb seeks to create policy-relevant knowledge about how climate change impacts on the livelihoods and living conditions of poor urban people and communities. Current research activities have an exclusive focus on Bangladesh. Initiatives are under way for other geographical areas, for example the
EcoCities project in Manchester, and the Climate Change and Urban Vulnerability in Africa (CLUVA) project.
The growing urban population of Bangladesh now exceeds 40 million. The number of poor people living in urban areas is on the rise, in contrast to a declining number in rural areas. With 15-20 million people potentially displaced by rising sea levels by the turn of this century, both urbanisation and urban poverty rates seem likely to increase.
Despite these figures, climate change policies in Bangladesh focus on rural areas. Policymakers’ neglect of the urban poor will become increasingly damaging in an era of global warming. The route to developing effective policy starts by learning from poor people in the low income settlements of Bangladesh, understanding their lives, livelihoods and practices now. Research needs to focus on what they are doing to adapt to climate change.
Our work is expected to raise political and institutional awareness of the problems facing poor urban communities, and of the innovations and practices that urban poor people are pursuing to maintain and improve their lives. Hopefully, this increased awareness will be transformed into better policies and more effective institutions.
ClimUrb represents BWPI’s emerging research focus on climate change impacts and adaptation in poor urban settlements of the developing world. It draws on world-leading expertise at BWPI, GURC and MARC, and BRAC University and WaterAid (Dhaka). Manoj Roy and David Hulme are leading figures on poverty reduction and urban planning in Bangladesh; Simon Guy is an expert on processes of urban change and land markets; Ainun Nishat, Syed Hashemi, Khairul Islam, Fuad Mallick and Ferdous Jahan are leading Bangladesh scholars who turn research findings into practical actions. On the ground, work is carried out by a team of field researchers.
Please note: Links will open in a new window


Beware fly tippers, we are watching you. Incorrect disposal of waste is fly tipping and an offence that could result in a fine of up to £50,000 or 5 years imprisonment, or a Fixed Penalty Notice of £250. Recently, Milton Keynes Council caught a local man red handed who has now been ordered to pay hundreds of pounds. Thank you Milton Keynes Council!
Find out more here.
Thank you very much to our fantastic Parish Guardians who came out today to help keep our Parish clean and tidy. They collected an amazing 16 bags of litter along with a few other larger items!
Our next litter pick will be on the 23rd of October around Bradville. If you’re interested in becoming a Parish Guardian, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/Ujdh6nEQLsZtZxoU9


The Water Well Trust (WWT) is a 501(c)3 organization created by the Water Systems Council to provide a clean water supply to American families living without access to a precious resource most of us take for granted.
The WWT and its partners build wells for low‐income families nationwide that need safe drinking water. There are many excellent organizations working to provide safe drinking water to people in need in developing countries. The Water Well Trust is the only national nonprofit organization helping Americans get access to a clean, safe water supply.
We serve Americans living primarily in rural, unincorporated areas or minority communities that may be isolated and difficult to reach. We assist low‐income families that cannot afford to pay for public water supplies, and those who live in areas where the extension of public water supplies to serve them doesn’t make economic sense…for them, for the public water supply owners, for federal, state or local funding sources.
Today in America, there are millions of people who are forced to haul water or to use contaminated water sources. Individual wells and small, shared wells are the best and most cost‐effective way to provide safe drinking water to these American homes.
This video documents the work of the Well Water Trust, and the projects your donations have supported to supply sanitary water wells to people without water in rural AmericaApply


Growing up in New England, I had a vague image of what the desert would look like, and feel like—and it didn’t necessarily bring to mind an image of abundant life and color. However, it took Joshua Tree only a matter of moments to begin to reveal to me the magic that is life in the desert.
Sunrise turns the mountains purple and the sun greets the morning sky with vibrant colors. I climb from the tent and walk around the house to lean against the Joshua Tree. A rabbit flits across the ground in front of me, and I breathe deep—this is the first morning I spent in Joshua Tree back in November. I had arrived at night after many days of travel and fallen fairly immediately to sleep. Although I spent only a few days at Opuntia Garden Farm in November, by the time I was thoroughly enchanted and knew this place would feed my burgeoning fascination with permaculture well.
Arriving again in Joshua Tree in January, the colors welcomed me again. The pastel shades of green on the shrubs and trees, the browns of the ground, the yellow straw in the swales, the deep green of the leaves in the kitchen garden, and of course, the vibrant blue sky.
On my first evening of my internship stay, Maya and Damian and Oliver welcomed me into their sweet desert home, filled me with delicious food and warm tea and over candles we each set intentions for my stay. Then it was time to wrap up in sweaters and scarves to head out to a cozy camper to sleep.
My days in Joshua Tree floated into a sweet feeling of timelessness. Early mornings were greeted with delicious green smoothies or sometimes pancakes. Later mornings would be filled with projects on the land, and then time for lunch and an afternoon lounge in the hammock underneath the old mesquite tree.
Through talking and eating with Maya and Damian I began to gain a greater understanding of using trees as a truly sustainable food source. Though I have often enjoyed treats from trees in Vermont, such as maple syrup and apples, the trees in the desert are vastly different than the trees in Vermont that I know well. Inspiring in their abundant life with little water intake and their ability to take in and utilize so much sunlight, it was lovely to learn about the different species around the property.
I got to collaborate on many projects during my stay. It was lovely to dive into building happy compost, brewing compost tea, digging a channel to harvest rainwater, and making bread from acorns I helped process.
There were countless joys in each day, from digging my hands into the bottom of a swale to feel moisture even weeks after a rain, hearing joyful children on the trampoline, feeding the chickens, getting to know everyone who lived on the land, gorgeous sunrises and sunsets, and even pulling the last spine of a choya bud out of my bare feet.
Ultimately, there are no words to capture the wonders of my stay, but I feel blessed to be able to begin to convey the gratitude I feel for my time spent on the farm, getting to know the land and the people, and getting to throw my body and heart into every project, conversation and moment I was a part of. With a little water, some beautiful plants and a whole lot of love Opuntia Garden Farms is a place overflowing with what I can only describe as magic.


Just because your hardwood floors are old doesn’t mean they need to be replaced. It’s possible they have more life in them than you think. Our Hardwood Floor Restoration and Cleaning Services can be affordable alternatives to replacement. We use Bona brand cleaners and floor care processes, guaranteed to be biodegradable, pH neutral and safe for your floors, family and the environment. And all of our services are conducted by certified technicians, so you can rest assured that the job will be done right, protecting your floors for years to come.
Hardwood floors are walked on day in and day out. As a result, they have dust and grime ground into them. Ordinary cleaning methods don’t reach this deeply embedded dirt. However, using the Bona Wood Flooring Deep Clean System, we can effectively rid your hardwood floors of below-the surface contaminants. The system uses a Bona Wood Floor Power Scrub machine and an EPA-registered and Greenguard certified disinfectant. With this process, your floors can be effectively cleaned without producing harsh chemicals or fumes, meaning you don’t have to vacate your home. In addition to being effective and environmentally friendly, the process is quick: 500 square feet can be cleaned in about an hour.
As they’re walked on, hardwood floors slowly wear down to bare wood. Once this wood is exposed, the floors can become permanently damaged. In order to prevent such damage, we offer Wood Scrubbing and Recoating services, which help to protect your floors, prolonging their life. Using Bona’s EPA and Greenguard-Certified equipment and materials, the floors are prepped, cleaned and rinsed. The floor is then coated with Bona’s Waterborn Finish, helping to fill in scratches, provide sheen and maintain a protective layer.
When your floors are old or heavily damaged, you may think you need to replace them. However, sometimes a complete Sand and Refinish can make floors look like new. To begin with, floors need to be sanded down to the bare wood. Then, cracks, scratches and gouges can be filled in, preparing the floor to be stained, in the color of your choice. Once the floor is stained, it can be buffed to a level of sheen that you are happy with. The entire process is done with our Total Dust Containment System, meaning you won’t have dust throughout the home and you won’t have to vacate it while we’re working. All of our finishes are EPA certified to have no toxic fumes and low VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds).


The 4th Edition of the National Sanitation Day recently held in the Northern Region witnessed a massive turn out of National Service Personnel in the Keta Municipality of the Volta Region who actively and enthusiastically cleaned the beaches of Keta, Dzelukope and Abutiakope.
The gesture was to assure the people of Keta, Anloga and its environs that the National Service Scheme will not sit aloof and shirk its responsibility to help maintain environmental hygiene which is essential for good health and personal development.
The National Service Scheme has over the years deployed skilled manpower to critical areas of the economy including Education, Local Government, Agriculture, Health among others.
Addressing a cross section of National Service Personnel, officers from the Ghana Police Service and community volunteers numbering 400, the Municipal Director of the National Service Scheme in Keta, Mr. Gabriel Osei Jnr, indicated that the National Sanitation Day concept feeds into the NSS objectives of undertaking projects to combat diseases in Ghana. He posited that the NSD will help promote national unity, strengthen the bonds of common citizenship and encourage nation-building through active participation.
Mr. Osei Jnr appealed to the community members living along the coast to ensure that the beaches are always kept clean. According to him, since most of the indigenes are fishermen, it is imperative that the beaches are not polluted. He indicated that a polluted beach can have dire consequences on marine life and affect their catch when they go to sea.
The Municipal Director reminded Service Personnel of their responsibility to offer altruistic service to improve the communities where they have been posted.


Peyton Nunez advises corporations of all sizes on a broad range of environmental transactional, regulatory compliance, and litigation matters. She has substantial experience with federal environmental laws, including CERCLA/Superfund, the Clean Water Act, NEPA, EPCRA, and RCRA, as well as their state counterparts. A significant part of her practice involves remediation of contaminated sites under various hazardous site, brownfields, and voluntary remediation programs.
Ms. Nunez works closely with real estate and corporate clients to oversee environmental due diligence, manage risk, and negotiate favorable contract terms and conditions. She also counsels clients on environmental compliance issues impacting every facet of their business, including permitting, spill reporting, chemical storage, waste disposal, underground storage tank management, facility audits, and agency inspections.
In addition to her transactional and compliance work, Ms. Nunez has litigated a broad range of environmental mattes in Georgia and throughout the nation at the state, federal, and administrative levels, and has substantial experience defending clients in private party cost recovery actions, citizen suits, and government enforcement actions. She is a former chair of the State Bar of Georgia’s Environmental Law Section.
- Successfully represented a developer in a multi-million-dollar litigation matter concerning the presence of methane under a residential complex in Atlanta
- Served as outside counsel responsible for the day-to-day management of an international package delivery company’s environmental compliance and litigation matters
- Advised former corporate shareholders post-merger in connection with the investigation and remediation of environmentally impacted properties, resulting in a significant financial return to clients
- Represent large, publicly-traded corporations in CERCLA cost recovery actions in federal courts throughout the United States, including California, Texas, and New York
PUBLICATIONS & RECOGNITION
- Best Lawyers in America 2016: Environmental Law
- Chambers USA: Leading Business Lawyers—Environment, 2014-2015
- Don’t Take it Personally: Fiduciary Liability Under CERCLA, ABA Trust & Investments, January/February 2002
- Is GEPA a Sword for Citizens or a Shield for the State? Recent Developments Under the Georgia
- Environmental Policy Act, Georgia State Bar Environmental Law Section Newsletter, 2000
- Cleaning Up the Confusion: Long Beach, Grand Trunk, and the Scope of Easement Holder Liability Under CERCLA, 45 Emory L.J. 805, 1996
- Emory University School of Law, JD, with Distinction, Editor-in Chief of Emory Law Journal 1996
- University of California, Los Angeles, B.A., cum laude 1993
- Georgia Brownfield Association


Reclaiming and transforming wood
Restoring Lost Beauty
Every piece of wood has a story. When life’s tragic moments happen, we take the broken pieces and craft works of art from them, weaving that story into the fabric of the project. Using reclaimed wood in our projects lets us connect your clients with their local community on a deeper level than other companies by threading local history into the walls and furniture of their buildings. To us, it’s not just wood; it’s a story.
In the same way that mahogany and walnut woods are distinct from each other, reclaimed lumber is distinct from any other type of wood – even from its original species. Reclaimed wood lets you avoid boring, unattractive aesthetics by giving your building warmth and character. Reclaimed wood has a texture and grain to it that is completely original and unique. With its marks, weathering and natural staining that come with years of use, reclaimed wood has a distinct quality that’s perfect for projects requiring rich personality.
Typically, reclaimed wood comes from local buildings that have been torn down or destroyed over the years. We recycle wood taken from torn-down buildings, waterlogged structures, and other sources, processing it and using only the best pieces in our projects. Using this type of wood in your projects helps your clients become a part of their local community’s history, establishing their place within the community and helping them become connected to its residents.
Using reclaimed wood in your projects helps you protect the environment from the harmful deforestation that usually happens as companies glean virgin lumber from precious forests. Recycling wood, instead of destroying forests unnecessarily, means that you are actively promoting a “greener” future and the lifespan of our planet’s resources.


No, I have a soft spot for the environment and the earth for two reasons. First, of course, I live in it. What happens in the natural world affects me. Second, my wife is a naturalist and biology educator, and I learned much during those times in college where I helped her memorize the latin names of fish during her icthyology course. I need to put that to use somewhere (no latin - don't worry.)
But why, aside from purely self-serving or preferential reasons should we care about the earth? Yes, we should care about the natural world because we live in it and shouldn't desire to destroy our habitat. And there's nothing wrong with prefering, say, forests to cities, or mountains and seas to trains and boats.
The primary Biblical reason to care about the earth is that God Himself does. He cared enough about it to carefully measure it out during creation. God cares enough to continue to manage it and to care for animals. God made the earth, and cares for it. That should be reason enough for us to do the same.
I think this is a good starting point, and so far I'm probably in safe territory. I think most people believe we should care about the earth, even those who don't cotton to the notion of God. But there's more. What is our role in regards to creation, and what is God's? If we should care about the environment, how should we apply that to our lives? Where does our concern for the environment manifest itself in our priorities and lives? What can we learn from nature? It is to these questions that I'll be turning as I move through this series.
As always, I'm glad to hear your thoughts - especially from my fellow believers who may think I'm (a) missing something that should be included, or (b) getting something wrong.


Job Title: Program Director (International Position)
Department: Urban Resilience Program Unit
Reports To: Head of Programmes – Country Programming
Country: CRS-Sierra Leone.
Duty Location: CRS Country Office, Freetown with 30% travel to program sites
You will provide technical oversight and lead the development and implementation of the Country Program (CP) urban resilience programming, particularly for large and complex projects, ensuring effective systems and processes are in place that support high-quality program design and implementation advancing Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) work in serving the poor and vulnerable. Your technical, leadership, management and knowledge will ensure that the CP delivers high-quality programming and continuously works towards improving the impact of its urban resilience programming. This role will oversee programme development and implementation in several urban resilience subsectors including urban health, slum regeneration and relocation, water security, sanitation and hygiene promotion, urban malaria, solid waste management, disaster response, preparedness and mitigation, and disaster risk reduction.
Roles and Key Responsibilities:
• Provide leadership, management, and technical guidance of all new and existing projects within the CP urban resilience portfolio throughout the project cycle to ensure project design, start-up,
implementation and close-out are in line with CRS quality principles and standards, donor guidelines, and industry best practices.
• Effectively manage talent for urban resilience and supervise. Manage team dynamics and staff wellbeing. Provide coaching, strategically tailor individual development plans, and complete
performance management for direct reports.
• Lead the development of program learning – identify opportunities for learning, research and
publications in the area of urban resilience and implementation of MEAL policy. Facilitate the
dissemination of promising practices and lessons learned to contribute to the agency knowledge
management agenda. Ensure integration of innovations and best practices.
• Contribute to the proactive pursuit of opportunities for new funding to ensure growth of the CP
urban resilience sector portfolio in line with agency, regional, and CP urban resilience strategic
priorities. Serve as the technical lead and technical writer to ensure quality proposals in urban
resilience per agency and donor standards. Contribute to budgeting and staffing plans and activities
• Lead activities related to disaster risk reduction and ensure integration with emergency response
and resilience programming
• Lead the implementation of a Water Fund in Freetown by liaising with lead technical partner The
Nature Conservancy to ensure that a robust business case is delivered, key stakeholders are
convened, and donors contribute to the Water Fund.
• Oversee the slum regeneration consortium led by CRS in partnership with AAH, GOAL, Concern
Worldwide and CARE International. Support coordination of the consortium, donor engagement, and program development activities.
• Represent CRS at all platforms related to urban resilience with government, private sector and civil society engagement
• Produce and review documentation related to urban resilience to facilitate growth and investment in high-quality interventions to transform Freetown and other urban areas in Sierra Leone
• Oversee technical assistance and capacity strengthening activities in urban resilience for staff and
partner organizations to enhance program quality and impact.
• Support the use of MEAL tools and practices in program development and implementation to ensure that projects activities, outputs and outcomes comply with the objectives and expected
outputs/outcomes on an ongoing basis
• Oversee the identification, assessment and strengthening of partnerships relevant to urban
resilience and the appropriate application of partnership concepts, tools and approaches.
• Ensure timely and appropriate project expenditures in line with financial plans and efficient use and stewardship of project material sources.
Typical Background, Experience & Requirements:
• Master’s Degree in International Development, International Relations or in the field of urban
• At least 5 years working in the area of urban resilience, with preferably a minimum of 7 years’
experience in relevant field-based project management experience.
• Direct experience managing initiatives, programs and projects related to slum regeneration, waste
management, DRR, WASH and water security
• Experience in managing moderately complex projects preferably with an international NGO.
• Experience in driving and delivering high-profile urban resilience initiatives with multiple stakeholder engagement and facilitation of investment.
• Good experience in project grants management, including project design, preferably for grants from multiple public donors, including USAID.
• Demonstrated ability to write high quality technical proposals.
• Experience engaging with private sector, government representatives and local organizations.
• MEAL skills and experience required.
• Budget management skills.
• Staff management experience and abilities that are conducive to a learning environment.
• Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web
Conferencing Applications, information management systems.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to make sound judgment and decisions and offer innovative solutions
• Strong relations management abilities. Ability to relate to people at all levels internally and
externally. Strategic in how you approach each relationship.
• Good presentation and facilitation skills
• Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-oriented
Required Languages – English – excellent spoken and written
Travel – Must be willing and able to travel up to 30% to project locations. Some international travel may be required.
Key Working Relationships
Supervisory Responsibilities: MEAL Manager, Grant Manager, Shelter Advisor, Water Fund Advisor, PrePD Manager and Urban Malaria Manager
Internal – Team members as mentioned above, Communications Manager, Business Development Specialist, Partnerships Technical Advisor, and the West Africa Regional Technical Advisors.
External – Freetown City Council, consortium members (GOAL, AAH, Concern, CARE), ministries of water resources, environment, health and sanitation, and agriculture and forestry, national water resources management agency
- Total Years Experience 5-10


Work With a Leading Energy Supplier
For approximately two million residential, public sector, and business customers, including three-fourths of the Fortune 100, the right supplier is Constellation. As the nation’s leading competitive energy provider and a supplier of retail and wholesale power, natural gas, and energy products and services, we are uniquely positioned to offer customers innovative solutions to meet a broad range of energy needs.
Work with us to create customized solutions for your clients and find out why we’re considered America’s energy choice®.
- We have the size, scale, and resources to help protect your clients from market risk.
- We have the reach and expertise to serve customers across multiple regions and commodities.
- As the largest clean energy generator in the country, we have a broad perspective on industry trends and direct access to deliver innovative energy solutions that help customers meet their sustainability needs.
We value the customers and communities that we serve and strive to meet the highest standards of ethics, innovation, customer focus, community service, and environmental stewardship. Learn more about Constellation’s values and our deep commitment to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles.


Growing for three generations, the Singh family is the last remaining pole tomato producer in California. Since 1939, they have tended vine-ripened tomatoes on the same land with the knowledge and expertise that can only come with time. Grown on an idyllic property near the historic Mission San Luis Rey in Oceanside, the Singh family has a calm, almost spiritual approach to growing their produce. The fresh, salty air and bright sunshine makes it seem like a calling—only with such a deep sense of care and determination can exceptional produce be harvested time and again.
Harry Singh Jr., the master grower, learned from his own father and has passed his passion and expertise down to his children Priya, Sattish, Jehan, Tajma, David and Omar who actively operate the business today.
The Singhs greatly value those who nurture the land and the plants alongside them. Supporting workers by offering higher than average wages and hiring veterans are just a few of the ways their stewardship of land and community is demonstrated. Affectionately growing vine-ripened tomatoes for more than 70 years speaks to their powerful legacy, daily commitment to flavor and quality, and pursuit of excellence into the future.
Juicy, flavorful and clean slicing, vine-ripened rounds are the versatile tomato perfect for sandwiches, salads and burgers. Like Oceanside Pole Romas, each tomato is shipped to custom standards every time as it is left to reach its peak flavor at its own pace. Considering ripening that will naturally take place as they travel to stores, the tomatoes are hand-picked according to each retailer’s ripeness specifications. Between the microclimate, growing practices, and precise seed selection, the Singh family are resolute in their mission to grow and pick produce the “right way.”
The Singhs diversified into Brussels sprouts in 2017. Enriching the soil health while the signature vine-ripened tomatoes are not in season, this humble little veggie keeps the Oceanside Pole team employed year-round, and year after year. The foggy salt air permeates the dense, tightly packed leaves, giving them a flavor that only coastal sprouts offer. With its own natural pole that breaks off bright green clean ends, the Singhs have already developed a reputation for wonderfully tasty Brussels sprouts.
Earning appreciation for its firm texture and intense flavor, the slender shaped Roma is picked at perfection. With fewer locules, or seed compartments, compared to round tomatoes, a Roma has a low water content that makes its hearty flesh ideal for salsa, sauces or roasted on its own. The Oceanside Pole brand represents excellence and the commitment to growing tomatoes that have been given the time to soak up the warm California sunshine and masterfully ripen on the vine—and it shines through in every tomato they grow.
Nestled between the rolling hills of the San Luis Rey Valley and the nearby Pacific Coast, Oceanside Pole has the perfect microclimate to grow bright and flavorful produce. The invigorating ocean air that graces cool, misty mornings and warm afternoons produces a hearty tomato flavor and the tastiest Brussels sprouts that simply can’t be matched elsewhere. Walking the fields each day of the season, Mr. Singh and his son Priya take pride in personally examining and tending to each plant to ensure it’s picked only when the time is right. Proving again that their dedication, precision and innovation on the land is unmistakable.
The Singh family and their team place over a million poles on the property every spring, so each one can brace a single tomato plant through the season. This system raises the fruit off the ground to improve airflow—and therefore tomato quality—to ripen to their juicy, robust taste, naturally on the vine.


Trees are everybody's favorite; you climb them, rest in their shade, and they can provide texture and structure to your landscape. We prune large, small and fruit bearing trees for health or form.
The Northwest Gardener has been trusted for the past 40 years by homeowners from Mill Creek and Snohomish, north to Everett, and south to Seattle with maintaining their trees in top condition.
All pruning is performed by our licensed arborist and we guarantee your satisfaction.
The Northwest Gardener, Inc. has taken care of our landscape projects for over 10 years. From annual irrigation system winterization to tree pruning (not just trimming around the tree to a smaller size) to overhauling our backyard from a big soggy mess that was left us by the builders to a wonderful sanctuary of gravel, stone tiles, water feature and raised flower beds for us people and the local urban wildlife.
We have worked with two generations of Lundstroms and they are always friendly, professional and easy to work with. We are no landscape designers but still have lots of ideas need help implement. Doug and his son, Kyle along with their team members have beared with us throughout the years with numerous projects, big and small.
As for cost, we have trusted them to always give us a fair deal.
We have been very satisfied with their work and have recommended them to our neighbors and our homeowners association for landscape work in the common areas of the neighborhood. ~ L. C. - BELLEVUE, WA
Contact us today to learn more about how we can assist you with your caring for and maintaining your trees.
Contact us today to learn more about our Residential Tree Care and Pruning Services.


Hurricanes are one of the worst disasters in terms of loss of life and damage to property. Unfortunately, some scientists are speculating that 2022 may be another bad year for hurricanes because of warmer water in the Gulf of Mexico.
Governments, municipalities and utility companies should be prepared and on alert for massive storm damage. Hurricane cleanup, including debris clearing and damaged tree removal, should ideally be budgeted for in advance, if possible.
The Risk of Hurricanes in 2022 and Beyond
The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1-November 30. While the chance for hurricanes usually peaks around early- to mid-September, August can also be a big month for hurricanes. While most hurricanes hitting the United States happen during the months of June to November, 3% can still occur beyond the typical hurricane season.
Will 2022 end up being a record-breaking year for hurricanes? We won’t fully know if this year is record setting until hurricane season passes, but it looks like 2022’s weather conditions are especially good for massive tropical storms.
Why? Scientists have noted that the ‚ÄúLoop Current,‚Äù which is a stream of warmer water that comes up from the Gulf Stream current and warms the Gulf of Mexico, had already traveled far into the Gulf of Mexico by mid-May, much farther than usual.
A warmer Loop Current has the potential to feed larger storms and create massive hurricanes. Hurricanes need warmer water if they want to grow.
Unfortunately, the 2022 Loop Current pattern mirrors the path of the Gulf current in 2005, which is when the deadly Hurricane Katrina hit. Thus, the Northern Gulf Coast, including areas between Texas, Louisiana and Florida, are a great risk for massive storms throughout this hurricane season.
The Costs of Deadly Hurricanes
Hurricanes are extremely costly, both from a human life perspective and economically. According to NOAA, between 2019 and 2021 alone, the United States experienced 56 weather and climate disasters with costs exceeding $1 billion.
Tropical cyclones or hurricanes caused the most damage and death between 1980 and 2021, with $1.1 trillion in total damage and 6,697 deaths. The cost of all this hurricane damage averages out to $20.5 billion per hurricane (of course, some were far more damaging than others, such as Hurricane Katrina).
But who pays for hurricane clean up in the United States?
Hurricane Cleanup: Who Pays?
A variety of entities end up picking up the tab for hurricane damage, from the federal government to local municipalities. Beyond federal and state disaster relief funding, local governments are often required to tap into reserve funds or utilize credit to fund hurricane cleanup.
Insurance companies may cover some of the costs, but individual homeowners are often left with a large chunk of the cleanup bill.
Local and regional utility companies also need to dig into budgets to pay for necessary infrastructure repair, including utility line repair and tree clearing.
Vegetation Management and Tree Clearing
One of the main sources of damage during a hurricane are trees and vegetation, which can quickly get entangled in power lines or worse, become uprooted. Trees can cause a number of problems during and after a massive tropical storm including:
Fallen Branches and Debris
During a hurricane, tree branches can often fall and bring structures as well as utility lines down with them. The debris can get in roads and block travel, causing all sorts of havoc.
Uprooted and Broken Trees
It’s not uncommon for tree trunks to snap completely during a hurricane, which can cause property damage and death. These fallen trees can also be a major source of power outages. Trees are also often completely uprooted during hurricanes, especially when soil is moist from heavy rainfall.
Trees can shift after a hurricane due to the erosion of the soil as well as flooding. If the tree’s roots are saturated for a long time with water, they can drown, which can lead to root rot. Once this happens, the trees are prone to falling, which can cause problems with power lines and put people in danger.
Proactive Vegetation Management to Reduce Hurricane Costs
Because of all the dangers that can come from hurricane tree damage, it is very important for municipalities and utility companies to be proactive about cleaning up trees that might be harmed during a hurricane.
Ongoing, proactive vegetation management before a hurricane hits can help reduce the problem of trees harming power lines and transformers if a storm does barrel through the area.
During extremely strong storms, of course, even the most well-maintained, stable trees can be harmed, but if excess vegetation and sick trees are pruned prior to a storm, then there will be fewer chances of problems.
Keeping trees properly trimmed before a storm can potentially save costs, as it is far cheaper to maintain vegetation proactively than fix damage caused by a tree in a howling storm.
Tree Service Providers for Hurricane Preparedness
One of the most important entities involved in hurricane cleanup is a tree service provider (like Townsend Tree Service), which can be brought in to help municipalities and utility companies for emergency storm response. Tree service providers should also be tapped to clear vegetation proactively, on an ongoing basis.
Also, if a hurricane is forecast to hit an area, it’s a good idea to contact a tree service provider such as Townsend Tree Service ahead of time. If there is sufficient time ahead of the storm, the tree service provider can assess the trees that are close to power lines and prune or clear out any that are growing too close or at risk of falling during a massive storm.
Townsend Tree Service is a leading, multi-state provider of expert tree trimming, line clearing and vegetation management services. We have extensive expertise helping utilities get the power back on after major disasters like hurricanes. Learn more about our integrated vegetation management services here.


Happy 50th Anniversary of Earth Day! While all the attention is currently on human inhabitants of our planet and how to protect ourselves from illness and death, according to scientists, we are not the most important living creatures. This designation goes to the humble little honeybee and other wild bees. Our continued existence is directly tied to theirs, and they are currently disappearing at alarming rates. Recently, two beekeepers in my neighborhood announced that their bees did not survive due to exposure to garden pesticides! This was a shocker to me given that I live in one of the country's most environmentally aware regions but even here apparently some home gardeners aren't aware that when pesticides are sprayed on blooming flowers and a foraging bee visits those flowers, they take the toxic chemicals back to their hives and infect the entire community....very similar to community spread of Covid-19 in the human population. If we lose the honeybee and other wild pollinating bees, we will lose our food supply. If you have a garden, please "bee aware" of the danger of using pesticides. Also, please leave a few tasty dandelions for them! Honeybees must visit about 2 million flowers to make one pound of honey!
Public Service Announcement on Bee-half of the Bees
Updated: Sep 17, 2020


Capturing and converting solar energy into fuels and feedstocks is a global challenge that spans numerous disciplines and fields of research. Billions of years of evolution have allowed natural organisms to hone strategies for harvesting light from the sun and storing energy in the form of carbon–carbon and carbon–hydrogen bonds. Photosynthetic antenna proteins capture solar photons and funnel photoexcitations to reaction centres with high yields, and enzymes catalyze multi-electron reactions, facilitating chemical transformations not yet efficiently implemented using artificially engineered catalysts. Researchers in renewable energy often look to nature to understand the mechanisms at work and, if possible, to explore their translation into artificial systems. Here, we review advances in bioinspiration across the fields of biological light harvesting and chemical energy conversion. We examine how multi-photon and multi-electron reactions in biology can inspire new methods in photoredox chemistry to achieve novel, selective and complex organic transformations; how carbonic-dehydrogenase-inspired design principles enable catalytic reactions such as the conversion of CO2 into useful products such as fuels; and how concepts from photosynthetic antenna complexes and reaction centres can benefit artificial light-harvesting materials. We then consider areas in which bioinspiration could enable advances in the rational design of molecules and materials, the expansion of the synthetic capabilities of catalysts and the valorization of molecular building blocks. We highlight the challenges that must be overcome to realize these advances and propose new directions that may use bioinspiration to achieve them.


What if you could grow biofuels on land nobody wants, using just seawater and sunlight, and produce food at the same time? That’s precisely what a new project in Abu Dhabi is seeking to do. The Integrated Seawater Energy and Agriculture System, or ISEAS, will grow sustainable food and aviation fuel in the desert, using seawater and sunshine, in a way that is eminently transferable to similar arid regions around the world. The project was announced in January 2015 and is now under construction. So, how does the project solve the biggest environmental problems? It involves the use of salt-tolerant plants like mangroves and the oil-rich Salicornia as well as aquaculture of seafood such as shrimps and fish. The project was developed through the Sustainable Bioenergy Research Consortium in Abu Dhabi. Partners include the airline Etihad Airways, the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, as well as corporate giants Boeing, General Electric and UOP Honeywell. These corporations provide the funding and a potentially vast market.


Read this tip to make your life smarter, better, faster and wiser. LifeTips is the place to go when you need to know about Las Vegas Nature and other Las Vegas topics.
Vegas locals voted this the best place to spot wildlife in the area, and it's easy to see why. Dozens of different species call the park home, from beavers to birds and beyond. There are also many miles of paved and graveled trails in the park. It really is a beautiful spot, with the Rainbow Mountains forming a vivid backdrop to the ponds and trails of the wetlands. County school children visit the park on field trips from October through April, so if you're planning a visit during that time, call ahead to make sure the park is accessible. The park is located at the end of East Tropicana just north of the Silver Bowl. It's open dawn to dusk every day, and the Information Center is open 7 days a week 9:00 to 3:00pm. For more information call 702-455-7522.


The improvements in science and technology are enabling new breakthroughs for the fastmoving markets in resin floorings. Dale Banton of Sherwin-Williams Protective and Marine Coatings EMEAI examines the issues.
With the rapid changes in complex building design, new materials and tougher specification, we must continue to push the boundaries to meet these challenges. At the same time, there is increasing pressure from regulatory authorities and the government for sustainable products throughout the supply chain. Architects and specifiers want to know they can meet these new levels of compliance with the relevant products, without compromising design and safety.
For the flooring industry, the use of epoxy and polyurethane resins for industrial and commercial premises makes concrete exceptionally durable and offers robust protection, especially for food and beverage and pharma environments.
Of the diverse range and types of resin floorings, the nature and chemistry of most of these products makes them amongst the easiest and most reliable resin flooring materials to mix and apply on site, providing a durable industrial flooring system that can last for many years.
However, in using solvents which give them good wetting properties, there is also a presence to a greater or lesser degree of VOCs, which have also been linked to ‘sick building syndrome’ where there are known to be side-effects for people working in these environments.
In essence, VOCs can be natural or man-made chemicals which vaporise at low temperatures – a process known as volatility – and evaporate into the air in an enclosed area where they can cause a range of symptoms to people working in them.
There has been much debate about how damaging to a person’s health VOCs can be. They are not known to be toxic but certainly undesirable for those working at close quarters where they are found. Listening to our customers, and through our own research to understand their needs, our advances in science and technology have enabled us to meet even higher project specifications, with a dramatic effect on the levels of solvents used.
The result is the Elladur range, which represents a breakthrough for the industry, and our customers. Created by a specialist team of chemists, this takes the very best of polyaspartic technology – enabling fast curing of the coating – to new levels making it easier and safer for applicators and allowing fast return to service These products also meet Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) assessment, providing a certified score of environmental sustainability while demonstrating compliance to best practice requirements.
For the first time in the flooring industry, a product has been developed which reduces the levels of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) with rapid curing but also reduces turnaround times to hours rather than days. Customers also benefit from its UV stability which means no discolouring from its non-tainting properties with no lingering unwanted odours.
BREAKTHROUGH IN TECHNOLOGY
Using our own testing laboratory on-site, we have pushed these products through the most stringent technical and mechanical requirements. This has included tests for abrasion to assess wear and tear, and adhesion trials for performance, generating measurable data for all relevant characteristics.
For the manufacturing and industrial markets – those sectors producing goods which rely on the highest hygiene standards including food and beverage and pharma – this breakthrough in technology represents a significant leap forward.
Comprehensive and rigorous trials of this range of products provide evidence that it is possible to innovate and meet the most challenging requirements of design and specification, without compromising hygiene and durability with safe handling and application of the coating.


Toronto Weather Forecast, raw
Niagara City of Hamilton Burlington - Oakville Halton Hills - Milton Mississauga - Brampton Vaughan - Richmond Hill - Markham Pickering - Oshawa - Southern Durham Region. Today..A mix of sun and cloud. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 30. Humidex 38. UV index 9 or very high. Tonight..Mainly cloudy. 60 percent chance of showers overnight with risk of a thunderstorm. Wind becoming southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 after midnight. Low 23. Friday..A mix of sun and cloud. 30 percent chance of showers early in the morning. 40 percent chance of showers late in the afternoon. Risk of a thunderstorm. Wind southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50. High 34. Humidex 41. UV index 10 or very high.
Friday night..Cloudy periods with 30 percent chance of showers. Low 23. Saturday..Sunny. High 33. Saturday night..Clear. Low 19. Sunday..A mix of sun and cloud. High 27. Sunday night..Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Low 19. Monday..Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. High 27. Monday night..Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Low 17. Tuesday..A mix of sun and cloud. High 26. Tuesday night..Cloudy periods. Low 15. Wednesday..A mix of sun and cloud. High 24. Normals for the period..Low 17. High 27.
As of Thu Jul 18 06:45:01 2019


Severe Weather Warning Sirens
If the sirens are activated, is
there definitely a tornado?
No. The sirens are Early Warning
Sirens. Their purpose is to inform the public as early as possible about
potentially dangerous weather conditions in our area.
When are the Early Warning Sirens activated?
received over the NOAA Weather Alert Radio which includes in the message issued
by the National Weather Service that
is under a tornado warning or that a tornado warning is issued for all of
confirmed sighting by a Public Safety Officer of property damage, injuries,
rapid rotation, wall cloud, funnel cloud or tornado.
deemed necessary by a Public Safety Officer.
Watches vs. Warning vs. Advisory
Following are the National Weather
Service definitions for watch, warning, and advisory. These terms for the basis
for each product issued to the public.
An advisory is
issued for less serious conditions that cause significant inconvenience and, if
caution is not exercised, could lead to situations that may threaten life and/or
Watch A watch is issued when
the risk of a hazardous weather or hydrologic event has increased significantly,
but its occurrence, location and/or timing is still uncertain. It is intended to
provide enough lead time so those who need to set their plans in motion can do
so. Watches evolve into warnings, advisories, or they are canceled.
Warning These products are
issued when a hazardous weather or hydrologic event is occurring, is imminent,
or has a very high probability of occurrence. A warning is used for conditions
posing a threat to life or property. The NWS is the single "official"
voice when issuing warnings for life-threatening situations.
What should you do when the
Early Warning Sirens are activated?
You should monitor local TV,
Radio, Weather Radio, or the internet in order to obtain accurate weather
information so you will be able to make an informed safety decision.
Who activates the Sirens?
The Early Warning Sirens are
activated by the Police/Fire/911 Dispatch Center. The dispatchers are instructed
when to activate the sirens.
Will the Sirens be activated again if a Severe Thunderstorm Warning becomes a
Yes. In the event that the
National Weather Service issues a Tornado Warning or A reported confirmed
sighting by a Public Safety Officer, (Firefighter, Police Officer) of a Severe
Thunderstorm with Property Damage, Injuries, Rapid Rotation, Wall Cloud, Funnel
Cloud or Tornado the sirens will be activated again.
How many Early Warning Sirens are there in the City of Bryan?
There are 12 sirens in the City
of Bryan located in various areas. The City of Bryan also controls the siren at
Norlick Place subdivision in Center Township and the 4 sirens in Pulaski
Is there an
"All-Clear" tone or sound?
No. Because our sirens make only
one sound, you will not hear an all-clear tone or sound. It is strongly
recommended that you continue to monitor local radio, television, weather radio,
or internet until you have determined weather conditions to be safe
Posted June 21, 2010
Updated October 2, 2010


The world’s #1 anti-food waste app, Too Good To Go, and Fresh The Good Food Market have announced their joint partnership in the fight against food waste.
The partnership means that all 8 Fresh stores are now signed up to the Too Good To Go app so that surplus food is eaten and enjoyed rather than wasted.
Leading the food waste movement, Too Good To Go lets people buy surplus food and drink from restaurants, grocery stores, pubs, cafes and producers to stop it from going to waste.
Consumers can simply download the free Too Good To Go app and search for their nearby Fresh with unsold food. They then purchase a ‘Surprise Bag’, collect it at an allotted time and enjoy it.
Too Good To Go app users can expect Surprise Bags filled with ready meals, desserts, fruit, vegetables, dairy or meat. The Fresh Surprise Bags will be available from 14 January on the Too Good To Go app for €5.99 and will contain at least €18 worth of food. Two Flagship stores - Smithfield and Grand Canal Dock - will also offer Vegan Surprise Bags priced at €3.99, while select stores will offer Deli Counter Surprise Bags priced at €3.99. These will include hot items such as chicken fillets, wings, loaded fries, pizzas, sandwiches or salads.
This launch of Fresh on the Too Good To Go app follows their latest sustainability initiative, offering its customers an easy and rewarding way to recycle their plastic bottles and cans in-store with Sensibin.
Speaking of the announcement, Co-founder of Too Good To Go, Jamie Crummie said, “I’m delighted that Fresh is joining our food waste fighting movement. Fresh is renowned for sourcing the very best produce from Ireland and around the world, and now, together, we’ll be able to ensure that all Fresh produce is eaten and enjoyed rather than wasted. Food waste is a huge global environmental and social issue so having brands like Fresh join our movement helps us to take a bite out of the one million tonnes of food that is wasted every year in Ireland.”
Echoing his sentiments, Noel Smith, Founder and Managing Director of Fresh The Good Food Market said, ”In a business so centred on fresh food and produce, anything that we can do to address food waste is always welcome. It did not take us long to decide on signing up with Too Good To Go. We support their mission and look forward to our customers enjoying Fresh Surprise Bags from any of our 8 stores in Dublin.”
With over 48,000 Irish consumers now signed up to the Too Good To Go app, Dublin alone has saved more than 22,000 bags of food from going to waste from the 304 and growing hospitality partners across the capital.
If you’re interested in fighting the good fight either as a consumer or a business, you can do so by downloading the Too Good To Go app and sign up your business by accessing the ‘Help Center’ function in the ‘More’ section.
Find out more about the app at www.toogoodtogo.ie and follow @toogoodtogo.ie on social media to stay updated


30+ Year Masonry Contractors
iQ Power Tools was founded by third generation masons Joel and Paul Guth. We owned and operated successful masonry companies for over 30 years, at times with over 100 employees.
Decades of experience taught us about dust problems. It makes a huge mess, it costs a great deal of money, and it’s a threat to the health and safety of our industry.
Experts on Dust
We started out building tools to solve our own dust problems, but we realized these problems were affecting all contractors, so we started iQ Power Tools.
Today we build smart, tough power tools that eliminate the dust problem. Using iQ contractors can clean-cut materials with virtually no dust.
iQ Builds Smart, Tough Power Tools
We’ve been studying silica dust for over 15 years.
WE KNOW DUST.
But you don’t need to be an expert on dust to know this: we in the construction industry must work to get dust out of the lungs of our people.
Our goals are 100% dust free concrete and masonry cutting, safer job sites, healthier work practices and a more sustainable construction industry.
Solving the Dust Problem
We build clean-cut concrete and masonry power tools that eliminate dust. And eliminating dust from your job site is smart: it saves time. It saves money. It saves lives.


Lithium Battery Manufacture – Humidity Control
Lithium batteries are high energy, longer life batteries used in a wide range of applications, including portable electronics, torches and implanted medical devices. The demand for this type of battery has been growing significantly.
In the production of Lithium batteries, very specific humidity control is required. In fact, in order to create the extremely dry air that is essential during the manufacturing process, dew points as low as -600C dp needs to be achieved. This is the equivalent of less than 0.5% relative humidity (RH) at 250C and is required to ensure that the Lithium remains stable.
Some of the problem that we have come across in this industry include:
- The degradation of the Lithium material
- Minimising infiltration
- Coping with moisture from people and the process
- Improving existing installations.
The reason that it is necessary to maintain such a low humidity environment in the production of lithium batteries is that lithium reacts negatively with water (vapor), to produce lithium hydroxide, hydrogen, and heat. This exposure to moisture has a direct detrimental impact on the quality, performance, and shelf life of the batteries.
A specialist dry room is required for such a demanding application. The production requires very specialist construction techniques and careful design of infiltration and personnel loadings to ensure that the condition is maintained.
The use of dehum equipment in this case, including dehum desiccant dehumidifiers, is essential and works closely with associated cooling and heating systems, with close tolerance control assured by utilization of high volume flow rates and usually laminar flow across the room.
The dehum equipment itself is also re-designed to ensure maximum efficiency and minimise running costs. All plants utilised for these challenging conditions are bespoke for the particular application and would be designed in conjunction with specialist contractors and consultants.
With our knowledge and experience in this field, we have achieved and maintained dewpoints lower than -700C dewpoint beyond the capability of other suppliers and exceeded our clients’ expectations.


By SONYA SMITH IRVINE WORLD NEWS
The city is another step closer to finding a balance between preserving nature in south Irvine while allowing residents access to the open land.
The City Council on Tuesday received a report that outlines ways to preserve sensitive habitats, restore and maintain trails, design and build trails, and increase public access. The plan was given final approval by wildlife agencies in September.
Currently, open space is owned by the city, managed by the Irvine Ranch Land Reserve Trust and patrolled by the Police Department. A management plan will be prepared for Irvine’s 2,772 acres of open space in the city’s northern reaches to be donated by the Irvine Co. between 2008 and 2012.
Mike O’Connell, executive director of the land trust, has said that a management plan allows land to be preserved while increasing public access – what he calls a delicate balance.
The southern open space plan includes protection of endangered species such as the cactus wren and gnatcatcher and sensitive vegetation such as coastal sage scrub. The plan also will allow the city to restore and improve trails for hikers, mountain bikers, horse riders and nature programs.


DeFeet UnD Shurt Sleeveless Baselayer
SAVE 17% $24.99 $29.99
The DeFeet UnD Shurt sleeveless baselayer is made to wear under a cycling jersey. Thin and form fitting, the UnD Shurt allows cyclists to dial in their clothing for specific temperature ranges without adding much weight or bulk to their outfit. Perfectly suited for temperatures from 32 - 80 degrees Fahrenheit, the UnD Shurt has a thermal property that keeps you comfortable on cool descents but doesn't overheat on climbs. Made from post-consumer recycled polyester certified by Repreve, the UnD Shurt is easier on the environment, too. The original product in the DeFeet UnDline of base layers, the UnD Shurt has been around since 1997.
- Wicking fabric keeps you dry and comfortable
- Made from environmentally-friendly, post-consumer recycled Repreve polyester
- Thin and form-fitting so it works great under any jersey
- Perfect for temperatures from 32 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit
- Made in North Carolina


In the intricate tapestry of commercial enterprises, the imperative of commercial pest control solutions emerges as a linchpin for maintaining a pristine business environment. This article embarks on a comprehensive exploration of the nuanced world of pest control, delving into sophisticated methodologies, preventative measures, and the paramount importance of safeguarding businesses in Richmond Hill from unwanted intruders.
The Pest Menace: A Silent Invader
In the realm of commercial spaces, pests lurk as silent invaders, capable of wreaking havoc on the structural integrity and hygiene of establishments. The need for commercial pest control solutions becomes a sentinel against this clandestine menace.
Integrated Pest Management: A Holistic Approach
Embracing an uncommonly holistic methodology, commercial pest control solutions integrate advanced techniques of Integrated Pest Management (IPM). This multifaceted approach not only targets existing infestations but also establishes preemptive measures to thwart potential invasions.
Dynamic Pest Threats: Understanding the Adversaries
To effectively counter the dynamic pest landscape, businesses in Richmond Hill must comprehend the adversaries they face. Uncommonly referred to as “fauna adversaries,” these may include rodents, insects, and other unwelcome creatures that can compromise the hygiene and reputation of commercial spaces.
Tailored Solutions: Precision in Pest Control
The efficacy of commercial pest control solutions lies in their tailored precision. Employing advanced techniques like “targeted eradication,” pest control experts address specific issues unique to each business, ensuring a bespoke approach that aligns with the distinct characteristics of the commercial space.
Proactive Measures: Fortifying Defenses
The essence of commercial pest control solutions transcends mere reactive strategies; it encompasses proactive measures to fortify defenses. Employing uncommon terms like “preventative fortifications,” pest control experts establish barriers that deter pests, preventing potential infestations before they gain a foothold.
Environmental Harmony: Eco-Friendly Pest Control
In the pursuit of pest eradication, maintaining environmental harmony is paramount. Uncommonly termed as “ecological equilibrium,” commercial pest control solutions incorporate eco-friendly methodologies that minimize the ecological footprint while effectively eliminating pests, ensuring a delicate balance in the ecosystem.
Cutting-Edge Technologies: Pest Control Innovation
The landscape of pest control is evolving, propelled by cutting-edge technologies. Uncommonly referred to as “technological entomology,” these innovations include state-of-the-art monitoring systems, smart traps, and data-driven analytics that empower businesses to stay one step ahead of potential pest threats.
Seasonal Vigilance: Adapting to Pest Cycles
The vigilance against pests requires a seasonal adaptability. Uncommonly referred to as “seasonal pest choreography,” commercial pest control solutions involve adapting strategies to the cyclical nature of pest activity, ensuring that businesses remain resilient against the varying challenges posed by different seasons.
Legal Compliance: Navigating Regulations
In the pursuit of a pest-free environment, adherence to legal regulations becomes imperative. Uncommonly termed “regulatory entomology,” businesses must navigate and comply with local regulations governing pest control, safeguarding not only their premises but also ensuring ethical and legal pest management practices.
Risk Mitigation: Safeguarding Business Interests
Beyond the immediate threat of pest infestations, commercial pest control solutions act as a form of “risk mitigation.” Businesses in Richmond Hill leverage pest control measures not only to ensure hygiene but also to safeguard their reputation and financial interests, creating a robust shield against potential liabilities.
Comprehensive Inspections: Unveiling Hidden Threats
The effectiveness of commercial pest control solutions lies in comprehensive inspections that unveil hidden threats. Termed as “meticulous infestation audits,” these inspections go beyond surface-level assessments, delving into the nooks and crannies where pests may lurk undetected.
Occupant Health: Prioritizing Well-being
The link between pest control and occupant health is pivotal. Uncommonly referred to as “health-centric pest management,” businesses prioritize the well-being of employees and customers by ensuring that pest control measures not only eliminate threats but also consider the potential health implications of pest infestations.
Data-Driven Approaches: Analyzing Pest Patterns
The realm of pest control is increasingly becoming data-driven. Uncommonly termed “pest pattern analytics,” businesses leverage data to understand pest behaviors, anticipate potential infestations, and strategically deploy commercial pest control solutions that are both efficient and effective.
Educational Outreach: Fostering Awareness
Beyond immediate interventions, commercial pest control solutions incorporate an element of “educational outreach.” Businesses engage in uncommonly termed “pest cognizance campaigns” to foster awareness among employees, tenants, and customers, creating a collective understanding of the importance of pest control.
Continuous Monitoring: A Vigilant Stance
Maintaining a vigilant stance against pests requires continuous monitoring. Uncommonly referred to as “unceasing surveillance,” businesses in Richmond Hill embrace continuous monitoring mechanisms that ensure an unrelenting watch against potential pest threats.
Emergency Response: Swift Action Protocols
In the event of a pest emergency, swift action becomes paramount. Uncommonly referred to as “emergency pest protocols,” businesses implement response strategies that involve immediate intervention, containment, and resolution to minimize the impact of unforeseen pest challenges.
Customized Treatment Plans: Adaptive Strategies
Pest control is not a one-size-fits-all endeavor. Uncommonly referred to as “adaptive pest stratagems,” commercial pest control solutions tailor treatment plans based on the unique attributes of each business, recognizing that a nuanced approach is key to success.
Certifications and Standards: Upholding Quality
Businesses in Richmond Hill seek commercial pest control solutions that adhere to industry certifications and standards. Uncommonly termed “pest control accreditations,” these certifications validate the quality and efficacy of pest control services, providing businesses with assurance in their choice of pest management partners.
Conclusion: A Pest-Protected Haven
In the intricate ecosystem of business environments, the significance of commercial pest control solutions is akin to establishing a pest-protected haven. This article, adorned with uncommon terminology, endeavors to unravel the layers of sophistication within pest control strategies, emphasizing the critical role they play in maintaining the hygiene, reputation, and overall well-being of businesses in Richmond Hill.


February, 19 2021 ( Updated February, 19 2021)
More and more houses are nowadays incorporating environment-friendly measures for a cleaner world and with an eye to the future and the environment. But that’s not all. There are also various advantages that only an eco-friendly house can offer.
Turning your home into a "green home" is certainly a good starting point for increasing your income from renting a holiday home: this is because an eco-friendly structure that cares about the environment brings significant savings on the various expenses related to housing. All this can only be a plus for revenue.
Let's take a look at some important tips for an eco-friendly holiday home.
One of the first solutions that are adopted is the installation of solar panels, an excellent alternative by producing energy through the greatest source of light i.e. the Sun. The bills to be paid will be much lower and the house will have a reduced environmental impact.
In addition to this solution, there are smaller and simpler but really useful advantages. Let's look at them:
- provide a dishwasher to avoid the use of disposable crockery
- include a smart thermostat: you can turn on the heating before guests arrive and turn it off when they leave
- add smart switches that allow you to switch lights on and off remotely. Alternatively, replace old light bulbs with LEDs which use less energy and last longer.
Solar panels are undoubtedly the most expensive investment but are also the ones that will prove to be a good deal in the long run. Your wallet will thank you! For the other solutions, everything is feasible without much difficulty.
In addition to these technological ideas, which certainly have an impact, let's also take a look at some of the more practical and easier eco-friendly ways.
The first rule we must never forget is to avoid unnecessary purchases for the home which will then perhaps be thrown away. In this sense, it is important to provide, if possible, reusable and non-disposable material.
This is certainly a good way to avoid unnecessary expenditure which will prove to be an added value not only for the environment but also for the wallet.
In fact, more and more private and public facilities are adopting this type of system: offering eco-friendly solutions that are easy to dispose of and do not pollute our planet further!
- have special bins for rubbish (paper, plastic, glass...) so that guests can have a tidy and environment-friendly house
- if possible, do not buy disposable crockery, containers and other materials, which only create an accumulation of unnecessary waste
- provide napkins, handkerchiefs and other household products such as non-disposable, washable towels
- avoid buying new furniture and if possible, restore old furniture you already have. This will reduce the cost of furnishing your home and free up landfills from old furniture.
- add a filter to the tap so that you always have fresh, drinkable water. You will not have to spend money on buying water, but above all there will be less waste to throw away.
These are small ideas to protect the environment and to have a holiday home that amazes guests with eco-friendly equipment and definitely saves you some money!


A warm welcome to the "Conference on Smart Environment and Green Technologies." Our presence at this conference underlines our collective commitment to addressing crucial global challenges. This event is a unique platform for exploring the synergy between intelligent environmental solutions and cutting-edge green technologies. Hailing from various backgrounds and locations, we have the opportunity to collaborate, learn, and share knowledge. The discussions and ideas generated during this conference carry far-reaching significance, with the potential to address urgent global issues such as climate change, resource depletion, and pollution. I extend my heartfelt appreciation to our keynote speakers and the dedicated Program, Scientific and Organizing committees, whose tireless efforts have brought this conference to life. As we embark on this journey, let us remain mindful of the transformative potential of collaboration and technology to drive positive change. Let us wholeheartedly embrace innovation while seeking solutions that are both intelligent and environmentally sustainable. Thank you for gracing us with your presence. I am confident that the knowledge and insights shared during this conference will be pivotal in shaping a greener and more intelligent future.


HOT new look out now!
If you want the best in burning technology, combined with the versatility of more than 200 colour variations, a low emissions burner from Pyroclassic Fires might be just what you need!
The Pyroclassic ceramic fire chamber retains heat like a kiln. This impressive heat storage capacity means you can enjoy the convenience of extended burn times and a consistent release of heat. Reload less and stay warm for longer with a fuel efficiency rate of only 1kg per hour*.
With the inception of the new Pyroclassic Mini this season, smaller homes can now reap the benefits of this unique wood burner. For medium to large homes, the Pyroclassic IV delivers up to 15kW of space heating with an extra-large cooktop and can be fitted with a high output wetback for all your domestic hot water needs.
What Clients Say About Us
We love this product. It does have a wetback option and comes in a range of many colours. Our house, approximately 180m2 is entirely heated by the one heater beautifully. It burns overnight and the ceramic fire-chamber then remains warm for quite a few hours after the last embers die. I have never had such an efficient wood heater. Read More Judith B
Pyroclassic heats my whole house plus my water! I love its red panels....they match my cushions! Should we have a power cut I can cook on its top....mmmmm......casserole! Love it! Stays in all night. Clean burning. The list is endless... Read More L Forsdick
This fireplace is a life changer - so much easier than any other fireplace I have used. Yes, easy to light and so easy to keep ticking over and keeping the house warm day and then easy to crank up when it gets colder in the evening. Saves wood as well - not using anywhere near the same amount as other years. This is a love affair for me. Read More P Demasson
Gave up on the heatpump and installed a Pyroclassic. Best decision ever. Awesome design, great colour range, excellent heat output, efficient on wood use, and has a wetback option. Hopefully won't need ventilation system, clothes drier or dehumidifier anymore. Plus, power bill for heating and hot water will be significantly less and you can cook on it. Power outages won't be a problem anymore. Read More David R


Alpaca Poo is often referred to as “beans” because it actually looks like little black beans. Some even refer to it as “magic beans” because it is such a fantastic plant food and soil conditioner.
Commercial fertilizers are labelled for their N-P-K content. These letters stand for: Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium. Alpaca poo naturally has all three of these primary nutrients, but in smaller percentages than commercial fertilizers. This is good not only for plants, but for the earth.
High nitrogen levels can cause chemical burns to the root system of plants. This burn is often referred to as “heat”. Heat can damage or kill the plants in your garden and landscape. Therefore, you can safely apply large portions of alpaca poo to your plants without damaging them. Alpaca poo also contains secondary nutrients such as calcium, magnesium, and sulphur that supplement a plant’s feeding needs.
Additionally, you can make Alpaca Tea…
DO NOT DRINK IT!!
What the poo can do...
Alpaca poo loosens hard clay soil and binds sandy soil. No matter your soil type, alpaca poo will improve how water holds and moves.
Alpaca poo doesn’t burn plants. Using alpaca beans or compost won’t damage your plants. Alpaca poo carries secondary nutrients into your soil and plants that aren’t found in commercial fertilisers.
Alpaca Beans vs Compost
Alpaca Beans can be added to any soil mixture before or after planting. Food-grade plants, use beans or compost before planting. For all other plants, beans or compost can be added at any time without harming your plants.
Adding beans: place them in a ring shape around the base of your plant.
The Healing Herd alpacas work around the clock to bring you the best in alpaca poo!
FREE TO HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEMBERS
"Miracle Magic Beans"
Can I say how grateful I am for last years supply of the magic beans from your Alpacas. In the 8 years I have had my Allotment it was the best year ever. It could be applied direct without composting, watered down to make liquid fertiliser or mixed in the compost bins. My greens were fantastic, the asparagus crop was huge, onions & shallots were amazing and root vegetables simply superb. All the beds are now dug and prepared for the new season and I reckon are about 30/30/40 alpaca poo/leaf mould & compost/soil. My compost bins are filling up again ready to replenish everywhere at the end of this year. Thought you might like a few photos of how it looks now and examples of carrots and parsnips plus contents of one of my compost bins.


At 27 Miles Malibu, our commitment to sustainability goes beyond a label and marketing; it's a way of life. We cherish the beauty of California and the Earth, and that's why we are dedicated to making every step of our journey as ethical and eco-friendly as possible. We're proud of the strides we've taken, from sourcing organic and recycled materials for our sweaters to supporting local artisans who share our passion for quality and responsibility. But we know there's always more we can do. We're excited to embark on this sustainability journey, eager to reduce our environmental footprint, enhance transparency, and educate our cherished customers on the vital role of sustainable fashion. Together, we'll celebrate the beauty of California and the Earth in every stitch and every choice we make.
The Sustainable Cashmere Standard
We aim to meet the high standards set by ABT Foundation’s Good Cashmere Standard® and the Sustainable Fibre Alliance. Both groups have the mission of transforming the cashmere industry by ensuring the welfare of cashmere goats and improving the working conditions of farmers. By creating an ethical, cruelty free environment on goat ranches, these groups are creating a sustainable product and future for our planet. We take pride in unequivocally adhering to both organizations policies and standards.
What is the Good Cashmere Standard?
Good Cashmere Standard® is the first independent wool sustainability standard for high-quality cashmere. The Good Cashmere Standard® has been developed with input from animal welfare specialists as well as industry experts. An advisory board composed of cashmere producers, non-governmental organizations, retailers, and brands regularly reviews the standard and its verification system based on the results of the audit process and any new scientific findings. Their standards are a set of regulations that covers animal welfare, the protection of the environment, and the management of farms.
What is the Sustainable Fibre Alliance’s Mission?
The Sustainable Fibre Alliance (SFA) is on a mission to revolutionize the cashmere industry, collaborating with shepherds, farmers, traders, processors, manufacturers, brands, and retailers to champion sustainability. We recognize the critical importance of sustainability in this industry, as it addresses the challenges faced by shepherds and their livestock, from overgrazing to land degradation and the impacts of climate change. Our comprehensive approach ensures sustainability throughout the supply chain, integrating social-ecological research and traditional knowledge to bring about responsible grazing management, regenerative land-use practices, and humane animal husbandry. Through our initiatives, we not only foster positive change within the cashmere industry but also make a significant environmental impact, reducing overgrazing, mitigating land degradation, and lowering the carbon footprint, all while supporting the livelihoods of local communities and preserving vital ecosystems.
27 Miles Malibu and Sustainability
At 27 Miles Malibu, we believe in the transformative power of sustainable and ethical practices in the fashion industry. We recognize that choosing the right yarn for our sweaters is not just a decision but a responsibility. We meticulously consider various criteria, seeking sustainable and affordable yarn options that align with our commitment to the environment and social responsibility. The beauty of traceable, renewable, and recycled materials is not just in their eco-consciousness but in the lasting positive impact they have on the world. Our partnership with nomadic farmers further echoes our dedication to sustainability, promoting traditional, low-impact practices in yarn production. Ensuring above-standard wages for these partners isn't just a business choice; it's a reflection of our ethos and commitment to quality. Healthy goats, part of our sustainable sourcing, produce yarn that not only speaks of quality but also stands as a testament to our brand's eco-conscious values. To complement these efforts, we explore additional sustainability practices, from reducing our carbon footprint to incorporating eco-friendly dyes and finishes. Sourcing sustainable yarn is a vital component of our broader sustainability goals, a way of life for us. We acknowledge challenges in scaling sustainability but believe that strong partnerships, research, and diversification are key to overcoming these hurdles. And as we embrace these principles, we see the market demand for sustainable and ethical products in the fashion industry, aligning perfectly with our vision to make a difference through mindful fashion.
What is Traceable Cashmere?
Traceable cashmere is a game-changer in sustainable fashion. It means that you can trace the journey of your cashmere sweater right back to the goat it came from. This level of transparency is essential because it cuts out middlemen in the supply chain, ensuring that ethical and sustainable practices are followed every step of the way. With traceable cashmere, you know that the goats are well-cared for, the land is managed responsibly, and the fibers are harvested without harm. Brands like Patagonia and Naadam have championed traceable cashmere, and they use methods like DNA testing and blockchain technology to track the source. This not only benefits the environment and goat herders but also empowers consumers to make informed, ethical choices when they buy cozy cashmere products. So, if you want to make a positive impact in sustainable fashion, look for traceable cashmere – it's the future of responsible luxury.
What Makes Cashmere Yarn Sustainable?
Sustainability in cashmere yarn production holds immense significance in the fashion industry for several compelling reasons. Geographically, Inner Mongolia and China are the primary sources of cashmere, and these regions are witnessing a growing prevalence of organic cashmere. This not only ensures the highest quality fibers but also aligns with environmental and ethical considerations. To sustain cashmere production, supporting herding families and providing veterinary care for over 250,000 goats is crucial. Sustainability-minded herders employ traditional brushing methods that delicately obtain cashmere fibers without harming or stressing the goats, reflecting a harmonious coexistence. Cashmere goats' ability to grow long, fine fibers is a survival mechanism in extreme cold climates. A 2,000-year-old nomadic tradition of hand-combing their coats benefits goat well-being and cashmere quality, although it's labor-intensive. This process of hand-combing, while time and effort-intensive, contributes significantly to the overall sustainability of cashmere production, ensuring both environmental and social integrity.
In addition to these points, sustainable cashmere production offers notable environmental benefits, including reduced water usage and lower carbon emissions compared to many other fibers. Challenges faced by the cashmere industry in maintaining sustainability, such as overgrazing and habitat degradation, require solutions like sustainable land management practices. Certifications and standards for sustainable cashmere, like the Good Cashmere Standard, play a vital role in ensuring transparency and credibility. While there are misconceptions and controversies surrounding cashmere's sustainability, it's crucial to clarify that sustainable practices are attainable and beneficial. Consumers can actively support sustainable cashmere by making informed choices, opting for certified products, and advocating for ethical and eco-friendly practices in the industry. These sustainable practices in cashmere production not only preserve the environment and goat well-being but also contribute to the production of high-quality, luxurious sweaters sought after by conscientious consumers.
Sweaters You Can Feel Good In and About ?
27 Miles Malibu is a brand deeply committed to sustainable practices in the production of their sweaters. They prioritize eco-friendly materials such as organic cotton and recycled fabrics, employ responsible dyeing and printing processes, and engage in local manufacturing to reduce their carbon footprint. These sustainable practices not only contribute to the overall quality and durability of their sweaters but also align with various certifications and standards, ensuring responsible sourcing and manufacturing. The company's dedication to ethical labor practices and fair treatment of workers is unwavering, and they actively participate in initiatives and partnerships that promote sustainability in the fashion industry. Customers can easily engage with 27 Miles Malibu to learn more about their sustainable practices and sourcing, whether by visiting their website, following their social media channels, or participating in their eco-conscious campaigns.


To create a data set catered to the study of climate change and land use history in New England, this project will digitize almost 1.3 million New England vascular plant specimens from 15 large to small herbaria located across the region. We will enhance the images and herbarium label data that we collect by generating geographic coordinates and phenological and habitat data using controlled vocabularies developed as part of the project. The digitization process will integrate with existing community efforts and will largely utilize community developed software. Industrial scale, high-throughput digitization technologies will be developed to increase efficiency and bring down the overall cost of digitization. At all stages of this project we will implement community developed standards and will integrate the resulting data into existing regional, national, and global databases. This project will create a network of citizen scientists and school groups who will be positioned to gather current phenological data on flowering times and leafing-out times that can then be compared with data that will be gathered from digitized herbarium specimens.
This project will mobilize an exceptional amount information associated with herbarium specimens that will be of immediate use to scientists studying climate change and land use history in New England. The phenological data collected as part of this project will be the largest dataset of its kind ever assembled and will allow for unprecedented studies of the effects of a changing climate on flowering times and leafing-out times at a regional scale. Likewise, the habitat data will allow for novel investigations that address a variety of ecological issues related to past and current land-use patterns. This will add critical insights into the long-term consequences of past land-use, providing a new understanding of herbs, ferns, and shrub dynamics in addition to commercially important trees and of less common or historically important and currently declining taxa. While these data will be useful for studies at a regional scale, better understanding of changes within New England will provide insights useful on a global scale. The citizen science network that will be created will establish a framework whereby phenology data from herbarium specimens can be connected with current phenology.
The results of our activities will be of immediate use to a diverse group of regional stakeholders including national and regional agencies charged with managing natural resources and researchers focusing on a variety of topics including rare and endangered plants and revisionary floristic activities. This project will introduce the next generation to herbarium and collections management by collaborating with an existing education program to offer year- long collection internships to a diverse group of teens and by involving numerous undergraduates and graduate students in collections activities associated with the project. As part of our citizen science efforts, this project will engage members of the general public, increasing their awareness of pressing environmental issues in their local area and introducing them to herbaria and the field of global change science.


The last minute of this video captures the haunting, flute-like song of hermit thrush nicely.
If you've wandered through a forest on a summer day and suddenly felt a moment of enchantment, it's possible the hermit thrush had cast a spell upon you.
Like all ground nesting birds, the hermit thrush is having a hard time in many places. The reasons: 1) habitat loss and 2) cats.
Cats are not native to North America but were introduced by European settlers. Consequently, there are several American mammals and birds ill equipped to deal with the selective pressure of cat predation.
Basically, anything that nests on the ground is toast if cats are allowed to roam free.
As the human population has expanded into woodlands and wetlands, so too have the cats. We must raise awareness of the problem of cat predation now if we hope to reverse the steady decline in song bird populations along the eastern United States.
Keep your cat indoors, please --especially if you live near a river or a lake where birds tend to nest.


When I reached home yesterday, I was greeted by more than ten mosquito bites on Little Edison’s feet and I was terribly mad. Daddy V fetched Little Edison from school and he discovered six of them. Without hesitation, he quickly raised the issue to the teacher’s attention.
What about the other four or more bites? They looked fresh to me, perhaps from the garden. I questioned my blur helper. As expected, she couldn’t give me a definite answer. I was mad again.
I guess Little Edison must be very tasty. Those nasty mosquitoes must have treated him like a buffet – bite for free! Damn it. The weather has been rainy these days; mosquitoes breed so quickly and easily during rainy season.
I’m all out in the battle against the mosquitoes. We will apply Hansaplast insect repellent on his body, hands and legs before school, after school, after shower and before bedtime. At home, we will switch on the Mortein electric mosquito repellent 24/7. If all these are still not effective, the last resort will be sticking an anti-mosquito patch on him.
The helper will be tasked to ensure no standing water to accumulate for more than two days in the garden. Common areas must be checked daily to prevent collecting water and to get rid of mosquitoes’ breeding grounds.
I may sound a bit paranoid, but I simply couldn’t tolerate these mozzie bites that are causing so much discomfort to Little Edison.
I don’t want to see any fresh mozzie bites on Little Edison tonight!


Entitled « Devenir Graine », the artistic project of Magali Daniaux & Cédric Pigot offers an unusual take on the issues surrounding energy and food management.
One of the sections of this online project is devoted to the Global Seed Vault (through filmed interviews, photographs, a 3D modelling of places, sound recordings, films, testimonies and short stories, in which science fiction cohabits with accounts of scientific research in the Arctic) an underground bunker in the Svalbard archipelago, inside the Arctic Circle, where seeds of all the plants that provide food for humans are kept.
The French artistic duo intend examining flora in terms of its active immobility, its flexibility and adaptability, and its relevance as a model for devising new economic and social schemas. In a globalised world where it is no longer possible to flee, the artists see plant stratagems as ultra-contemporary models, drawing on them for inspiration to create their “Devenir Graine” platform.
This work, with its diversity of content and media, takes as its starting point Kirkenes, a small town in northern Norway, strategically located on the Barents Sea, where prospecting for gas and oil reserves takes place and the islands of the Svalbard archipelago, situated inside the Arctic circle, which provide a metaphorical illustration of the relations between man and nature.
By combining poetry, fiction, documentary, interviews and performance, “Devenir Graine” takes a surrealist journey through the contemporary Arctic while tackling the hottest geopolitical and geostrategic issues: global warming, urban development, cross-border collaboration between Norway and Russia, opening up of the Schengen zone, managing fossil fuel and nuclear resources, as well as the development of GMOs (genetically modified organisms) and the commercialisation of living things.
Marta Ponsa, 2014.


Loving people through food
We are Charlotte and Matan: a small-scale farmer and a chef and this is our journey. We are on a mission to discover how growing and cooking food together can be a key to finding a way of life that is sustainable for our family and for this gorgeous planet we live on.
Growing and cooking food gives us purpose - as individuals, as a community and as a society - not only in the sense that what we do is meaningful, but in that it directly connects us to the ecosystem. The act of cultivating plants for food has made us acutely aware that we are part of that ecosystem, not just dwellers within it. Making sure that the food that feeds our family is good and wholesome, nutrient-rich, and toxin-free, feels to us as the most obvious thing to spend our life doing. All the better if at the same time, we can make those same concepts available to our community.
We envision a life where we, as a family and community, can be more in tune with the seasons: The warm summer months with their long hours of sunlight, spent outside, working with the soil and sun, teasing forth the bounties of the earth; The cold and dark days of winter spent resting, gathering energy for the seasons to come.
We envision a life where food, that most essential part of life, can be shared with the people we love. Food is personal and universal at the same time. Food is the connection between people. Food is a memory of the past, and is the vision of the future. Food is sustenance, and food is comfort. For us, food is love. Our mission is, above all else, loving people through food.
This is only the beginning of our journey. On this journey we will grow, cook and eat. We will learn, and teach. We will try, fail, achieve and succeed. We will share, and we will love, together.
We are Two Forks Urban Farm and Table, and we would love if joined us on our journey.
Charlotte and Matan


“From the mountains, to the prairie, to the oceans, white with foam”, life doesn’t get too much better than it does here at the Prairie House, on Hunters’ Gate Farm. It is our “Home Sweet Home” on the land that we love. Geographically, it is located on the western edge of the Sequim prairie, an area averaging 14” of rainfall annually. This dry micro climate necessitated early settlers in the late 1890’s to build an irrigation system that channeled the Dungeness river water to the arid land. This enabled the settlers to grow crops and raise livestock. This 120-year-old community endeavor is now commemorated and celebrated every spring in Sequim, by a festival known as the Irrigation Festival.
Our newly constructed, spacious, luxury home was designed by a Portland, Oregon architect, who named this winning design the “Prairie House”. With its many floor to ceiling windows and the 75’ long skylight, it is the perfect place to enjoy our 27-acre waterfront property. With wide, open space and views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and the majestic Olympic mountain range, the “Prairie House” is surrounded by magical woodlands and of course, the prairie, now farmland. Watching the waving fields of summer grasses and purple blooming alfalfa fields relaxes the mind and sooths the soul!
Our guest wing includes three bedrooms with comfortable queen sized beds, three bathrooms, a den with a “smart TV”, and the laundry room. It is not entirely separated from the rest of the home, but rather in a quiet area away from the “open concept” area of the rest of the home, which includes a living room, gourmet kitchen, dining room, family room and a games room with a ping pong-table where our guests often enjoy having fun. The patio has a table for sitting outside and enjoying food or a drink on a hot summer day. When the temperatures drop, the indoor studio can seat several people for an intimate gathering, for games and for conversation.
We serve a continental style breakfast including coffee, tea, juice, fresh fruit, cereal, yogurt, pastries or muffins. We encourage our guests to experience the areas nearby restaurants for lunches and dinners.
Everyone should save some time to visit our peacocks on the way to walk the nature trails where bird watchers will have the opportunity to see several species, including Bald Eagles, which nest on the property. The adventure seekers should take the five minute hike down our beach trail to explore a whole other world of the salt water beach, with its birdlife, sea life, and to smell the fresh, salt air!
We are close to the Olympic Discovery Trail and offer bicycles for those who might like to cycle there and enjoy the “Agnew” neighborhood area. By car we are a forty minute drive to the Hurricane Ridge entrance to the Olympic National Park. We are a twenty-minute drive into either town of Sequim or Port Angeles, making the “Prairie House” the perfect location for whatever you choose to do on your visit to the North Olympic Peninsula!