Rachel Turiel

Earth Notes
2:24 pm
Wed March 6, 2013

Earth Notes: Maple Syrup's Local Cousin

Credit Rachel Turiel
Extracting syrup from a box elder

The sugar maple might get all the attention for it's sweet syrup. But it's southwestern cousin the box elder also has a sweet side...

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Earth Notes
5:38 am
Wed December 5, 2012

Earth Notes: Eating the Wild

This year Americans will spend millions of dollars to eradicate weeds in yards, fields, and gardens. Meanwhile, a group of enthusiasts in Durango, Colorado, has come up with a different approach: eat the weeds!

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Earth Notes
5:00 am
Wed February 29, 2012

Earth Notes: The Mountain Roots Food Project

In a cold, high-elevation Colorado valley, a food renaissance is taking place. The Mountain Roots Food Project aims to create a resilient local food system through which a diverse community can learn, participate—and be fed.

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