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Hoots and Hollers Mary Wildfire Dec 2, 2020
Soil: Blog 31 in a Gardening Series
Helping build healthy soil is a way of giving back for the many blessings nature gives us. More
Issues: Sustainability

Hoots and Hollers OVEC Nov 28, 2020
Climate Reality: Al Gore Talks with OVEC Volunteer Dr. Randi P
Kudos to all climate activists and a special shout out to Randi was one of only four “incredible activists from around the globe" who directly shared their stories with Al Gore during this 2020 event. More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub, Climate change, Fracking

Hoots and Hollers Mary Wildfire Nov 26, 2020
Gratitude in the Garden: Blog 30 in a Gardening Series
So much beauty, so much abundance, so much to be grateful for on this West Virginia ridge. More
Issues: Sustainability

Hoots and Hollers OVEC Nov 24, 2020
Gifts With Meaning: Bee Happy with Local, Land-Loving Honey
Honey, listen. Find out what the buzz is all about. Shop local, shop sustainable. More
Issues: Mountaintop removal, Sustainability

Hoots and Hollers Mary Wildfire Nov 24, 2020
Review: A Small Farm Future by Chris Smaje
The book’s subtitle says it: “Making the case for a society built around local economies, self provisioning, agricultural diversity and a shared Earth.” More

Hoots and Hollers Mary Wildfire Nov 24, 2020
Threshing and Winnowing: Blog 29 in a Gardening Series
“Open sesame”… does this arise from frustrated growers, wondering how to get the delicious seeds out of the stubborn pods? More

Hoots and Hollers Randi Pokladnik Nov 19, 2020
Climate Change and Our Oceans
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Issues: Climate change

Hoots and Hollers Mary Wildfire Nov 10, 2020
Shopping for Seeds: Blog 28 in a Gardening Series
Soon the seed catalogs will be arriving in your mailbox, if the seed companies have your name. More
Issues: Sustainability

Hoots and Hollers Mary Wildfire Nov 10, 2020
Next Year’s Garden: Blog 27 in a Gardening Series
The top reason for a garden is to have fresh food you know has had no chemicals sprayed on it. So it’s a matter of quality… but it’s also a matter of security. More
Issues: Sustainability

Hoots and Hollers Frank Grant Nov 10, 2020
OYO, The Beautiful River: A Review
The Ohio “sings a forever song,” and Hamilton’s book is a song of homage to it. More
Issues: Water

Hoots and Hollers OVEC Nov 3, 2020
An Election Survival Guide
Remember for the sake of our nation that every vote must be counted, and we must move forward with healing in mind. More
Issues: Clean elections, Fair courts, Pro Democracy

Hoots and Hollers Mary Wildfire Oct 30, 2020
Protecting From Frost: Blog 26 in a Gardening Series
Gardeners check the weather so we know when a frost is coming. If there's more warmth forecast after the season's first frost, it's worth covering some of your crops for a cold night in order to extend your harvest. s More
Issues: Sustainability

Hoots and Hollers Randi Pokladnik Oct 26, 2020
Incineration Isn’t a Solution to Our Waste Problems
There is no "throw away" and incineration does not equal a solution to plastic and other pollution. More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub, Petrochemicals, Pollution

Hoots and Hollers Mary Wildfire Oct 23, 2020
Mushrooms: Blog 25 in a Gardening Series
This is about mushrooms you cultivate, with a brief nod to the several wild species that make excellent eating, but... the consequences of misidentifying what you think is a good edible mushroom can be grave—pun intended. More
Issues: Sustainability

Hoots and Hollers Dustin White Oct 12, 2020
OVEC’s Monster Membership Drive and HallowGreen Bash!
We invite you to join us all of October for our first ever Monster Membership Drive and HallowGreen Spooktacular Celebration! More

Hoots and Hollers Mary Wildfire Oct 12, 2020
Cover Crops and Garlic: Blog 24 in a Gardening Series
Mary Wildfire continues her gardening series by addressing cover crops, used to enhance the soil now for planting in spring. More

Hoots and Hollers OVEC Sep 25, 2020
ODNR Cancels Mountaineer NGL Storage Permits
This legal action is one blow to politicians' ill-conceived plans for a proposed petrochemical buildout in the Ohio River Valley. You can help add a lot more punch to this victory. Get involved! More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub, Fracking, Petrochemicals

Hoots and Hollers Mary Wildfire Sep 24, 2020
Uncommon Crops: Blog 23 in a Gardening Series
Mary Wildfire blogs about her experiences in her garden growing some uncommon crops: peanuts, popcorn, ginger, and sesame. More
Issues: Sustainability

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Hoots and Hollers Frank Grant Sep 21, 2020
Book Review: The Reindeer Chronicles by Judith Schwartz
A review of a book that "takes readers on a global tour of earth repair, with visits to unsung heroes who are pushing the boundaries of ecological restoration to show how even the world's most wounded places can be revived." More
Issues: Climate change, Sustainability

Hoots and Hollers Mary Wildfire Sep 18, 2020
Saving Seeds: Blog 22 in a Gardening Series
Harvest and save seeds from your garden this year for replanting next year. More
Issues: Sustainability

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