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 the wonders of the parks’ past 100 years, but the celebration also looked to the future. For its second century, the National Parks Foundation is […]
Author Archives: Cathy Allen
AFRO Science Writer
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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 their annual sixth-month slumber. Here are some natural tips to successfully put your garden and lawn to bed for the winter: Flowerbeds Preparing your flowerbeds […]
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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 goes…. Owning A Solar System: Solar power systems can cost $15,000 to $30,000 before any rebates and incentives. Once installed, the owners receive rebates, tax […]
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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 an unrelated plant or animal. Genes may come from bacteria, viruses, insects, animals or human and are known also as “transgenic” organisms. Cathy Allen G.M.O. […]
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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 Hall of Famer, left an endowment to the City of Baltimore to open the first of its’ kind urban nature center, after he was traded […]
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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 dollars in the form of: grants, loans, tax incentives, tax waivers and rebates from federal, state and local agencies for property owners and home buyers […]
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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 the 17-year locust, are expected to make their grand appearance by the billions in backyards, parks and just about anywhere that is unpaved in some […]
