Sophia Sawyer And School Mates Support Monarch Butterflies
You have probably seen or heard reports about the decline of the honey bee and the effect that has on the environment. One study suggests we have the
View ArticleEarth Talk: Polyester fleece clothing and our oceans
Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that polyester fleece clothing is a huge contributor to the problem of plastic in our oceans? -- M.W.
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Brighter Bites Serves the Community with Fresh Produce
While it might be hard to keep up with the latest health advice, adding more fruits and vegetables to your diet could be a step in the right
View ArticleEarth Talk: Lead Poisoning in U.S. Cities
Dear EarthTalk: I find it hard to believe that Flint, Michigan is the only city or town in the U.S. with lead contamination of its water system. Has
View ArticleRooftops Newsletter: Growing Health with Senior-Friendly Gardens
What A Waste Gardens Provide Fresh Produce for Local Seniors Through the What A Wasteâ„¢ project, made possible by the Walmart Foundation, NFESH
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Veterans Trek X-Country to Heal and Help Others
Stories of veterans are often in the news, but not as often as they should be or maybe not the right stories or they are not being read by the right
View ArticleWhy your dog wants to go the dog park...today!
Sure, your pooch gets their daily walk(s) but when he's looking up at you with those sad puppy eyes, what he's telling you is that he wants to go to
View ArticleEarth Talk: Why did Ringling Brothers stop using elephants in its circus...
Dear EarthTalk: Why did Ringling Brothers stop using elephants in its circus performances? -- M.L. After enduring years of criticism
View ArticleRooftops Newsletter: New Report Reveals More Than 10 Million Seniors...
10.2 million seniors faced the threat of hunger in 2014 in the U.S. The National Foundation to End Senior Hunger (NFESH) today released a study
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Feedback Aims to Curtail Food Waste
We all love to see the supermarket shelves stocked with new items and fresh produce. It makes the store look better and may even make us want to
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Teenager Works to Protect Elephants
When you think of Vermont you might think of maple syrup or snow or evergreen trees, but you probably don't think about elephants. Elephants are
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Farms for City Kids Teaches Life Lessons
Growing up in the city has its many benefits as well as challenges. You're closer to cultural attractions and transportation, but on the flip side,
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Little Free Library Building Is Booming!
Reading is exercise for your brain and it has many other benefits, including improving your memory, increasing your vocabulary and reducing your
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Fellow Mortals Rehabilitates Wildlife
Do you know what to do if you come into contact with an injured animal? Fistly, you should never handle any wild creature without gloves. Secondly,
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Doug Babcock Keeps the Community Safe
Keeping a community safe is a big job and it takes more than the work of police, firemen and EMTs. It takes careful planning and coordination, so the
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Isaiah Priest Collects Cans to Care for Cats
Isaiah Priest has a big heart and a determined spirit. He is on a mission to help control the pet population in his town and while he is not fighting
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Girl Scouts Bring the Holiday Train to their Town
Holiday traditions like traveling to visit with family and friends, decorating and making special dishes are what many of us look forward to each
View ArticleRooftops Newsletter: Turning leftovers into savings
Seniors Turn Leftover Food Into Savings When Eugene Hartl found out that his senior lunch site would be part of a project to reduce food waste, the
View ArticleRooftops Newsletter: Working Towards No Hunger
NFESH Creates Senior Garden in Arkansas NFESH began a senior garden with the Fayetteville Senior Activity and Wellness Center (Senior Center). The
View ArticleRooftops Newsletter: Solving Hunger
NFESH CEO to Discuss Senior Hunger and Solutions in Palm Beach County Enid Borden, the President and CEO of the National Foundation to End Senior
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