Monthly Archives: October 2011
Halloween Facts: From Harvest to 7 Billion Heathens
A harvest celebration has turned into a commercially successful holiday that pushes processed candies on kids. Not that I minded when I was a kid. Unless it was milk duds… Continue reading
Shout Out to Sarah Allen of Animals Help Heal
My friend and fellow blogger Sarah Allen wants to suck your blood (in a good way). This week on her blog, Animals Help Heal, she’s featuring creepy crawling critters that help humans as well as terrify us. Check it out!
How To Celebrate Food Day (aka Eat Real Food Today)
Eat real food today. Read this post if you need to know why. Continue reading
The Eco Weekly Wrap-Up: Zoo Photos
Instead of sharing articles and videos that have distracted me, this week I wanted to share a few photos that might entertain you. My Zoo Photos
Before and After Zanesville, Why Zoos Matter
After almost six years of working at a zoo, my last day is tomorrow. For two weeks I have been brainstorming today’s post which I have been composing as an ode to zoos – a workplace where B.O. is often the least offensive odor, feces is an acceptable lunch conversation topic, and everyone is there because they love animals and have resigned themselves to living off Romain Noodles for the rest of their lives. Continue reading
The Eco Niche Challenge: In Search of the Largest Tree East of the Rockies
What is this tree’s common name? Scientific name? Continue reading
How to Submit to The Eco Niche
1. Have a brilliant idea for a post or take an amazing picture of nature or know something about ecology that stumps others …. you get the idea. 2. Then e-mail me at veronica@veronicadelbianco.com. Put “brilliant idea” as the subject … Continue reading
The Eco Niche Challenge: Logos vs. Leaves
This picture has been floating around the Facebook world recently. It’s impossible not to look at it and try to name each drawing. Go ahead. You know you want to. Continue reading
The Thought Behind Eco Quotes
It shouldn’t be surprising that I keep a collection of quotes in a notebook. I love consuming them for moments of inspiration or consolation. But I don’t copy all quotes to savor later. For example: Modern technology Owes ecology An … Continue reading
How To Choose Eco-Friendly Halloween Candy
Trick or treat!
Have you ever heard of palm oil? Even if you haven’t, chances are you’ve ingested it. Continue reading
