“Nature tourism” or “ecotourism” is recreational and educational travel based on the fascination and appreciation of forest and marine habitats. Unfortunately, these habitats are being exploited and destroyed at an alarming rate. The wildlife they support is decreasing in numbers and are even becoming extinct. The threat comes from agriculture, logging, fishing, and hunting. These [...]

This is a story of a successfully performed green renovation in Toronto’s Riverdale neighborhood that should serve as an example to all builders and communities around the world. Riverdale sprung up as a small rural community of Ontario’s early settlers. Back then, it was called Riverside. But after it was annexed to the City of [...]

This year has been particularly dry for North Texans and most of us are under severe water restrictions. A couple of weeks back I was contacted by a wonderful local company called Niagara Conservation, they sent me a fantastic water saving “EcoKit” for our home to try out and review… As soon as the Water [...]

10 ways to make your home a much greener place to be. Practical tips and advice you can all follow easily.

Reducing our carbon footprint has become very popular lately and holiday tours are finally catching up. When planning your next holiday / vacation, why not book an eco-tour?! All-inclusive eco-tours are not only cost-effective but they reduce your travelling carbon footprint at the same time. Some popular all inclusive holiday deals eco-tours are: Gecko Adventures [...]

Today was a very special occasion for many residents of North Richland Hills, it was the official ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the Common Ground NRH Community Gardens. Around a hundred NRH residents and onlookers gathered to witness the unveiling of this wonderful collaboration. Common Ground NRH Community Garden is a group [...]

Each year here in Texas we are visited by a group of wonderful lizards that run on our fence, climb our outside walls, sunbathe on plants and plant pots and generally keep us entertained with their bright green antics… We have always known these little green critters as Texas Green Anole lizards but their real [...]

We are going to have an Earth Day fundraiser for the Zoo in April. For each new user registered on the Cameron Park Zoo Photos site, Think Big Photos will donate one dollar to the Zoo! The Cameron Park Zoo uses the sites to help raise funds and spread their message. The Zoos receive 25% [...]

We spent a perfect Sunday at Bluemoon Farm in Texas, our wonderful Aunt and Uncle have created such an inspirational space that we wanted to share the experience with our readers. Here is our photo journal the visit, from mini horses to Tiger Swallowtail butterflies, take a look at our day on the farm;

When most people think of Cleveland, Ohio, the instant picture is of a grimy rust-belt city that has long and gray winters. However, just several miles south of the city limits, you can find one of the nicest national parks in the country. The Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area was designated by then- President Gerald [...]

Here at the Our Everyday Earth Green Blog we look forward many things which happen every year in and around our home. One of those recurring things is that we always get nesting doves, the nesting doves are a beautiful thing to see and we wanted to share them with you. You can view the [...]

If you live here in Fort Worth or the greater metroplex you might think that the zoo is the best place to learn about wildlife and local flora, but there is an alternative… We first discovered the Fort Worth Nature Center back in March when we found two baby opossums in our back yard; The [...]

As consumers become more conscious of the environmental impact behind their choices at the cash register, environmental expositions are becoming much more popular. These expos are generally geared towards the public, and aim to educate customers on how to make more environmentally-friendly choices. These events also feature buyers and sellers of different products, all of [...]

As the green movement continues to gain steam, one of the first things people are encouraged to cut out has been unnecessary paper products. From digital editions of the morning paper to online invoicing instead of paper bills, big companies and consumers have begun doing their part to reduce the amount of paper used every [...]

Butterflies are just about everyone’s favorite little bug. Thought to be a good omen and known as a hugely important part of the eco-system, butterflies symbolize and inspire a general happiness wherever they are seen. With the rapid decrease of available natural land for butterflies to frolic around and reproduce on making a butterfly garden [...]

The recession has hit Americans hard.  From the housing market crash that left millions in foreclosure to unemployment and cutbacks, several factors have contributed to a nationwide belt-tightening that has left most families with a limited budget and little opportunity for family outings.  Add to that the fact that every activity seems to come with [...]

ECOFEST ARLINGTON is September 18, 2010 10 am – 10 pm Founders Plaza and Levitt Pavilion This event is a free, family oriented event that will take place at the Levitt Pavilion/Founder’s Plaza in Downtown Arlington. The primary goals of the event are to help build a sense of community, stimulate environmental awareness, and promote [...]

Earth Day 2010 is almost here and we wanted to know how our readers will be celebrating? The Our Everyday Earth team will be going green this Earth Day by switching off all of our electricity consuming items at home for an hour and then eating an all organic meal made from locally grown produce. [...]

I feel so very blessed to be able to intertwine my art with such a beautiful venue as the Gallery at Texas Discovery Gardens at Fair Park. Not only is it beautiful, they work very hard to support our environment. My work will be on exhibition beginning March 22 and ending July 31, 2010. There [...]

Once again, looking towards warmer weather and getting outdoors, I thought about this spring and what we could do around the yard to be more eco-friendly, I came across a list of tips to help: 1. Reel Lawn Mowers: What is that? Well reel lawn mowers are muscle-powered, no engine required. Using them not only [...]