Topic: Why It’s Important to Care for Creation
Creation is a strange concept if we think about it. For instance, Merriam-Webster tells us that creation is, “The act of bringing the world into ordered existence.”
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Around the Landscape
In recent years the landscaping around the front of EarthConnection (EC) has consisted of those native wild flower plants we planted, e.g., Purple Cone Flower, Black-eyed Susan, Daylilies, Bee Balm, and Wild Bergamot. Then there are the ones who planted themselves, for example, New England Aster, Common Milkweed, Common Yarrow,
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Caps to Benches
Working with the Girl Scout troops that visit EarthConnection, we are excited to announce our Bottle Caps to Benches project.
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Make a difference
The Canadian Boreal is the largest intact forest remaining on Earth, but this forest is under constant threat from industry. Every minute 7 NHL hockey rinks are clear cut for pulp. This intensive logging destroys landscapes that have sustained indigenous communities for generations and contributes to loss of habitat for
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Drawdown
The local Pachamama Alliance of the Cincinnati Area (PACA) offers several programs to further caring for our common home. The one that is coming up soon is called Drawdown. How to Make a World of Difference
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Happenings at EC
Girl Scouts from St. Martin of Tours visited EC to earn their EC patch as well as their badge for Outdoor Art. Their program began with a PowerPoint presentation on and tour of EC. To obtain the badge the girls had to do a variety of activities including: collect an
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The Garden
It has been a busy spring in the garden. All but 6 of the raised beds have been replaced with new western red cedar boards (the six were replaced a few years ago). Besides smelling wonderful, especially after a rain, these boards are sturdy and should last for a long
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MicroFinancing Partners in Africa
S. Cj has just returned from her trip with MicroFinancing Partners in Africa. She will be doing a future presentation on her travels but here is a reflection from her experience. Sr. Cj Willie, SC (Religious Advisory Board Member) - Each trip to Africa for me is a lesson in gratitude. I
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Season of Creation 2018
We invite you to watch the video from Pope Francis and to download the EarthConnection Season of Creation calendar - click here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=22&v=19v0A19DDXs From September 1 to October 4, Christians around the world unite to pray and care for creation. It’s the “Season of Creation,” and it’s happening from Paris
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