On August 24, the National Park Service turned 100 years old. But did the millennial generation or minority populations nationwide know of the anniversary? Would they care? The centennial celebrates […]
Author Archives: Cathy Allen
AFRO Science Writer
How to Get Your Garden and Lawn Ready for Bed
I have truly enjoyed my garden and my lawn all spring and summer long. Autumn is arriving and now it’s time to get ready to prepare my beautiful friends for […]
Breaking Down Solar Energy Options
Many thanks to my readers! I received several requests to summarize the difference between owning, leasing, or signing a power purchase agreement (PPA) for a residential solar system. So here […]
How to Avoid G.M.O.s in Your Food
What are G.M.O.s? Genetically Modified Organism (G.M.O.) is the result of laboratory process where genes from the DNA of one species are extracted and artificially forced into the genes of […]
Baltimore Nature Center Built By Baseball
Did you know that Maryland is home of over 40 natural native nature centers? One nature center in particular is linked to baseball. Cathy Allen Eddie Murray, a Baltimore Orioles […]
The Greener Side of Real Estate
Cathy Allen A few years ago, I was doing some research on how Maryland was leading the charge when it came to sustainable building practices and stumbled across millions of […]
They’re Baaaaaack!
The cicadas are coming! Yes, the scary, loud, big-eyed bugs that make an occasional appearance are back for their 2013 showing. Swarms of the Magicicada Brood II, better known as […]