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The value of wilderness, free from human interference

Sometimes someone says something that challenges, and changes, all our pre-conceived notions. What they say opens up an entire ‘room’ of thoughts, ideas, and opinions. ... Read more

by Betsy Burdett, Wednesday, May 25, 2016 10:00 pm

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You can do it!

I’ve been thinking a lot about responsibility lately, ranging from how we teach children what is their responsibility and what is our responsibility as adults ... Read more

by Betsy Burdett, Wednesday, April 27, 2016 10:00 pm

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Take my life, and let it be…

“Take my life and let it be, consecrated, Lord, to Thee…” –  Frances Ridley Havergal Those hefty words are from one of my favorite hymns, ... Read more

by Betsy Burdett, Wednesday, March 23, 2016 10:00 pm

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A very important lesson taught by Mother Nature

“Everything that I’ve needed to know about life I’ve learned from a tree.” – Stoney Lamar. As a consequence of being snowed in for nearly ... Read more

by Betsy Burdett, Wednesday, February 24, 2016 10:00 pm

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Where has all our topsoil gone?

Where have all the flowers gone, long time passing? Where have all the flowers gone, long time ago? Where have all the flowers gone? Young ... Read more

by Betsy Burdett, Wednesday, January 27, 2016 10:00 pm

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We live in a disposable world

Thanks to the generous support of the Polk County Community Foundation, Saluda Community Land Trust (SCLT) was able to buy a 20-acre parcel of land ... Read more

by Betsy Burdett, Wednesday, May 27, 2015 10:28 pm

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Peace be with you

One of the camp activities that I’ve heard about has to do with the art of listening. The nature counselor, sometimes the same person as ... Read more

by Betsy Burdett, Thursday, April 30, 2015 11:56 pm

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Are we really serious about conservation, preservation of our natural resources?

It’s tax time. Allen is working on our income taxes during this cold and snowy weather, but it’s property taxes that I’m thinking about. If ... Read more

by Betsy Burdett, Wednesday, March 25, 2015 10:00 pm

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The history, legend and future of the Dwarf Heartleaf Valentine

I recently read a valentine story printed in 1930, which I will now I relate to you. See if you find the deeper message, not ... Read more

by Betsy Burdett, Wednesday, February 25, 2015 10:00 pm

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Soundscapes offer security, sense of place, habitat

The September 2014 Sun magazine contained a long interview with Bernie Krause, a man who records soundscapes in natural settings all over the world. He has ... Read more

by Betsy Burdett, Wednesday, January 21, 2015 9:16 pm

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