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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 ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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Fifteen miles an hour

It has been a long time since I wrote a conservation corner, a long summer. Actually, I wrote ... Read more

Conservation Corner - Betsy Burdett

Maybe together we can survive in a world beyond war

Today is Memorial Day, a day to honor the soldiers who have fought for our country at great ... Read more

Conservation Corner - Betsy Burdett

Spend your money to reflect your heart

Let’s talk about money, even though my mother always told me that it is in poor taste to ... Read more

Conservation Corner - Betsy Burdett

Get the children outside and let the dogs go with them

“Ruby has been adopted by a lovely family, with a fenced-in yard and GREAT pet medical history and ... Read more

Conservation Corner - Betsy Burdett

Philanthropists donate priceless gifts to community

Yesterday I was paying bills, putting away Christmas presents and going through the stack of papers on my ... Read more