Last fall, Heron’s Eye toured the permaculture site Whole Systems Design in Vermont’s Mad River Valley with students in the Sustainable Business & Communities M.A. program at Goddard College. Tour guide Ben Falk shared his knowledge of the land, and described the intensive process of restoring the topsoil layer by creating swales, which allow water to accumulate & penetrate the soil. Permaculture Advice His sheep graze on the resulting vegetation & add nutrients to the earth. Says Ben: “Humans can
Read more →Ebooks and photopoems helped to make 2011 a productive year for Heron’s Eye Communications — we celebrated our 5th anniversary and we officially launched our publishing efforts. eBooks In June and August, Heron’s Eye published two ebooks of Krista’s poetry via Smashwords — Tomato a.m. and Vampires & Underwires. guaranteed atv financing Both are available for a variety of popular ereaders, including Kindle and iPad, and can be found at iTunes, Barnes & Noble, and Deisel. Photopoems October saw publication
Read more →Tell your unique success story. Non-profits, social enterprises and many small businesses do such good work in their communities. Often, however, limited staff and resources keep them from engaging with and sharing their stories with the people most affected by their accomplishments. This is a common challenge for a number of Pennsylvania’s hard working land trusts, but there are efficient and effective ways to reach your audience and share your success. Your Success Story Join Sandy and Krista at the
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