Giving Green, Cool Davis Style
Every year we’re faced with the choice of letting the holidays stress us out with a frenzied dash to make that list and check it twice or to allow the season to be a source of joy and inspiration. Most of us probably manage to…
Tuleyome Tales: Our wintertime sparrow guests
Along with the waterfowl migrating into and through the region now, we’re also seeing an influx of songbirds and sparrows that will winter here and then fly off toward their breeding grounds in the spring. Three of the easiest ones to spot are the golden-crowned…
Talking about Climate During the Holidays, or Conflict Resolution 101
With the holidays coming up, there will be more opportunities to converse with family, friends, and even complete strangers. There will also be more opportunities to stumble into a heated discussion over one of the contentious issues of our day. It may start with an…
Tuleyome Tales: A tale of three fungi
As the weather starts to cool off and the rainy season begins, you’ll be seeing more and more fungi starting to make their appearance in the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument region. One of the most commonly found fungi in our region is turkey tail,…
The Merits of Using Salvaged and Upcycled Materials in Your Landscape Projects
The Japanese phrase “wabi sabi” means, generally, to embrace the imperfections of the world around us and to appreciate the character, charm, and uniqueness of things as they age. When applied to garden design, it highlights many of the reasons you may want to incorporate…
Food Fairy: Economizing the home
Once upon a time, all girls took home economics classes (boys could take wood shop or auto mechanics.) Then, about the same time that girls were allowed to wear pants to school, (so sadly, not joking) some boys took home-ec and some girls took shop…
Per Capita Davis: The business of the climate crisis
For most of the world, and for most of history, perhaps the greatest single driver of human activity and behavior has been money: getting it and then getting more. Of course, for many, getting some money or something worth trading is a matter of survival….
Tuleyome Tales: Let’s focus on some fascinating dragonfly postures
Sometimes you may see dragonflies standing with their rear up in the air. Why are they doing that? Or you may see them perching, and it looks like they have only four legs instead of six. Where did the other two legs go? Let’s find…
Per Capita Davis: Money talks; a lot of money shouts
This and the next couple of columns focus on money, specifically money spent or committed to mitigate or adapt to the climate crisis. How do companies, investors and others whose profits or losses could be affected by the climate crisis plan to allocate their resources…
Tuleyome Tales: The interior live oak has some intriguing features
We have a lot of different oak trees in the region, but, for today, let’s focus on one that has some unique and interesting features: the interior live oak (Quercus wislizeni). These trees can grow in a tall tree formation, reaching heights of between 30…
Peter Wagner, Cyclist Extraordinaire, Prepares for Zombie Mode
Davis icon and resident of 25 years, Peter Wagner, plans to make an appearance at the city’s first ever Zombie Bike Parade on the morning of October 20th at Central Park. This event put on by The Davis Odd Fellows and The Bike Campaign is…
Peach Crisp Pie Recipe
For me, summer is all about stone fruit. Peaches, nectarines, apricots, and cherries are my favorite treats of the year. Make the most out of summer stone fruit by enjoying this simple Peach Crisp Pie recipe. Great peaches make great pie! Enjoy! -Katie Mednick Serves…
Regional Environmental Poll Finds Vast Majority Wants Stepped Up Action
A website dedicated to the second round of the Regional Attitudes Poll published May 2019 proclaims that in the Capital Region, the “residents have spoken: the air we breathe, the water we drink, the natural places we treasure are some of the things we value…
UK Parliament Declares Climate Emergency
Editor’s Note: The Davis City Council declared a climate emergency this March 5 in response to the efforts of Davis citizens trained by The Climate Mobilization. The following is an except from a letter written by Margaret Klein Salamon, PhD, Founder and Director of The…
Per Capita Davis: Some good news for a change
Spring has sprung and its time for some good news for a change on the climate front. First, maybe a new approach will help solve the issue of where to locate solar panels. Some people (fewer now) complain that they are unsightly and don’t want…
Climate Change First Hand
Sunday May 5 6:30-8:30pm St. James Catholic Church Davis
Special Earth Day Proclamations at Community Chambers Tuesday Night
Not in recent memory has such a diverse group gathered in such jubilation at Davis Community Chambers solely to celebrate and honor local passion — both past and present — for building a sustainable community. The room was filled with excitement, pride, and hope; enthusiastic…
ONE EARTH. ONE DAY. ONE CELEBRATION.
Monday, April 22nd, 4:00pm to 7:00pm, 909 5th Street, Davis
Methodist church focuses on environmental stewardship
Davis United Methodist Church is offering three forums in April on the theme of environmental stewardship. These presentations will be on Sunday mornings April 7, 14, and 28 from 9:45 to 10:50 at the church, 1620 Anderson Road in Davis. April 7:Â Cool Climate Diet, with…
Youth Climate Strike in Davis
In solidarity with young people across the globe, a small but dedicated band of parents and children gathered in front of the Veterans Memorial Center in Davis today. Signs and banners explained that the kids love the Earth, while the repeated message from many of…
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