New York State Park Rangers share unique experiences from the summer season, highlighting the importance of visitor interaction. From helping lost children to introducing programs that reduce waste, Rangers positively impact visitors' experiences and foster memorable connections between facilities and the community.| New York State Parks and Historic Sites Blog
Key Takeaways: 85 percent of investors and 76 percent of non-investors say they do not base governance votes solely on financial performance. With Texas and Nevada amending their laws to attract more companies, 50 percent of investors are focusing more on shareholder rights when assessing reincorporation. 44 percent of U.S. investors view the CEO-to-median-employee pay […]| The Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance
Think about the last time someone went out of their way to thank you — maybe a handwritten note after you volunteered, or a simple “You made my day” from a stranger. You probably didn’t forget it. A sincere thank-you lingers because it recognizes not just what you did, but who you are. Now flip…| Clairification
Farmers need a risk management buffer that actually works and investment that drives advancements forward if Canada is to build resilience.| The Western ProducerOpinions & Blogs | The Western Producer
Our pledge campaign for 2026 has begun. Our goal, as in years past, is for everyone to pledge who considers SsAM their spiritual home. Click here to make a pledge! Here is what Dan Edgar and Danny Schweers wrote at the beginning of the campaign: We are members of the Stewardship Committee – actually we […]| Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew & Matthew (SsAM)
We want everyone connected to SsAM to make a stewardship pledge to support our church for 2026| Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew & Matthew (SsAM)
In 2005, Green Seattle Partnership set out to undertake the restoration and care of 2500 acres of forested parklands across Seattle by 2025. This year, we’ll be looking back to celebrate our accomplishments, share stories, and reflect as we move towards the next 20 years of programming! From the very start, GSP has set […]| Green Seattle Partnership
The Green Seattle Partnership onboarded a total of 26 new Forest Stewards at the beginning of this year. 19 went through the 2-day standard orientation with GSP staff and 7 are part of a new pilot program with the Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association (DNDA). They are spread across the city in 20 different parks. This brings our […] The post GSP Welcomes 26 New Forest Stewards to 2025 Cohort appeared first on Green Seattle Partnership.| Green Seattle Partnership
October 21, 1985. A date that will live in…infamy? Okay, maybe not infamy, but box office glory, to be sure. In case you didn’t recognize it, October 21, 1985 is the date Marty McFly must get back …| Bible Study Nerd
Where does retention fall within your priorities? EIght years ago,Tom Belford of The Agitator penned a post entitled “Donor Retention … Why Is It So Hard?” At the time I thought: Great question! Alas, things haven’t improved. It’s still hard. Why, oh why, oh why?!?! I’d like to explore this a bit, and I hope… The post Why Aren’t Nonprofits Retaining More Donors? appeared first on Clairification.| Clairification
The tribe has been without a land base for more than 200 years.| Bay Nature
American agriculture shares many of the MAHA movement’s goals, such as improving the health of our children, as well as ensuring we are taking great care of the health of our land. We are only as healthy as the soil our food comes from and there is a role to play for both industry and the public sector.| The Fertilizer Institute
Come and celebrate The Creative Spirit of God’s Creation:| Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew & Matthew (SsAM)
“Developer” and “lawyer” are NOT bad words and it saddens me to hear those words used that way. | Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew & Matthew (SsAM)
A network of volunteers across Canada are growing native plants to help butterflies and other species survive and thrive.| Rewilding Magazine
In the city of Saskatoon on Canada’s Prairies, gardener Karen Hunter is supporting butterflies and spreading her love of native seeds.| Rewilding Magazine
Humans aren’t the only species of animals that enjoy state parks. Park staff will occasionally find clues of what animals may live there, such as scat, a chewed branch, or a feather. But we don’t a…| New York State Parks and Historic Sites Blog
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) announced today the selection of three sets of agricultural retailers and their farmer partners as the 2025 4R Advocates. These grower-retailer partners are being […]| The Fertilizer Institute
Luke 12:13-48 is a single thought unit with several parts. Jesus begins by warning his followers against greed. He follows with a story about a rich fool, which borrows heavily from the wisdom tradition. The center of the unit contains sayings about trusting God’s provision, seeking God’s kingdom, and giving to the poor. The unit … Continue reading The Slave Masters of Luke 12| Mitchell Lewis
Emerald ash borer beetles pose a serious threat to Vermont's ash tree populations, but GMC partners are working to conserve these trees.| Green Mountain Club
How one Australian homeowner is transforming her standard-issue suburban yard into habitat for birds, insects, lizards and more.| Rewilding Magazine
A pollinator corridor can bring butterflies, bees and neighbourhoods together. Here’s how to get one started in your community.| Rewilding Magazine
Might living smarter in Muskoka mean measuring time like a lake?| Muskoka Watershed Council
Cinnamon Bear is an education forester with Manulife Forest Management in Orting, Washington. (Manulife Forest Management) By Washington Forest Protection Association Produced by ST Content Studio When Amelia Hermann recently started driving a 30,000-pound (when empty) wood chip truck at work, she was carrying on a three-generation family tradition. “A woman having this job is unusual, but not as unusual ... Read More The post Women help drive forestry industry forward appeared first on Was...| Washington Forest Protection Association
As a condo board member of a heritage building, you play a critical role in maintaining the historical integrity of the property. Here we look at what the stewardship of one of the GTA’s historic condo conversions looks like for your condo board directors. Historic Preservation Heritage conversions require the retention of notable elements that… The post The Important Condo Board Role In Heritage Building Stewardship appeared first on CPO Management.| CPO Management
SsAM’s Housing Ministry Working Group.| Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew & Matthew (SsAM)
So you're ready to start rewilding your yard. But how do you get rid of the grass? Here are three top options.| Rewilding Magazine
218 volunteers donated 2,508 service hours to restoring more than 11 acres of oak woodlands, savanna, and prairie!| Ice Age Trail Alliance
Erosion is particularly detrimental to the arid grasslands of eastern Colorado, where vegetation relies heavily on efficient delivery of the little rain it receives. Even drought-tolerant plants will decline in these extreme conditions, leaving the landscape dotted with large patches of bare soil.| Bird Conservancy of the Rockies
Sharron Blezard ponders how we can cultivate gratitude and generosity by practicing thankful living in our individual and congregational lives.| Lewis Center for Church Leadership - Advancing the knowledge and practice of ...
March marks Women’s History Month and to celebrate, we have compiled a great list of titles that can bring herstory to life. Use these inspiring books as a jumping off point to remember the achievements of women, discuss our individual opportunities to shine, and reflect on the impact women have had around the world. Snuggle […] The post 12 Books to Buy Your Children for Women’s History Month appeared first on Outdoor Families Magazine.| Outdoor Families Magazine
To make our ecosystems as resilient as possible, we need species diversity – and that includes bees. Here, conservation biologist Sheila Colla explains their main threats and what we need to do.| Rewilding Magazine
So you want to put native plants in your yard – great! But where do you find them, and how do you know they're the right ones?| Rewilding Magazine
Richard Reinhard shares how some congregations are using their property to develop affordable housing and meet other community needs, as well as local initiatives to lower the barriers to this type of development. Religious institutions face a great mismatch between small, aging congregations and large, deteriorating properties. Thousands are struggling to find new uses for| Lewis Center for Church Leadership - Advancing the knowledge and practice of ...
In the summer of 2023, Northeast Wilderness Trust's Wildlands Ecology program kicked off a year of "BioBlitz" events at its Woodbury Mountain Wilderness Preserve.| Northeast Wilderness Trust
At Northeast Wilderness Trust’s Muddy Pond Wilderness Preserve, the Plymouth Rose Gentian and other rare and endangered species are thriving. Nestled among the densely populated suburbs of Kingston, Massachusetts just a half-hour south of Boston, Muddy Pond comprises more than 300 acres of woods and wetlands.| Northeast Wilderness Trust
Amidst a global biodiversity crisis, insects need all the help they can get. Here's how to make your yard part of a more resilient ecosystem.| Rewilding Magazine
Read on to learn more about Crested Butte dog-friendly hikes and vacationing with your pup in Crested Butte, Colorado, where your pup...| Crested Butte + Gunnison
Miracle Network Dance Marathon recognized top performing Dance Marathon programs at Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals’ Ignite: Peer-to-Peer Leadership Conference held in Kansas City, MO from July 18-21. Stewardship is the...| Miracle Network Dance Marathon
Miracle Network Dance Marathon recognized top performing Dance Marathon programs at Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals’ Ignite: Peer-to-Peer Leadership Conference held in Kansas City, MO from July 18-21. | Miracle Network Dance Marathon
One of the most beautiful hiking areas in Colorado can be experienced by hiking to Crested Butte from Aspen via the Maroon-Bells passes...| Crested Butte + Gunnison
Is your church facing the difficult decision to sell or repurpose property? This interview with Mark Elsdon, editor of Gone for Good?, focuses on how congregations can resell or repurpose church property in ways that avoids common pitfalls and propels their missions forward. Listen to this interview, watch the interview video on YouTube, or continue reading.| Lewis Center for Church Leadership - Advancing the knowledge and practice of ...
Ken Sloane, a stewardship expert at Discipleship Ministries, outlines ten policies for institutional trust and financial integrity that reduce confusion and conflict while at the same time encourage generosity to support your mission and responsible use of congregational resources. Some people equate the word “policy” with “bureaucracy,” and that’s not hard to understand — both| Lewis Center for Church Leadership - Advancing the knowledge and practice of ...
Bolton Landing, NY – The Lake George Land Conservancy (LGLC) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded...| Lake George Land Conservancy
By growing your donor retention rate, your nonprofit can establish a sustainable donation pipeline to power your mission. Use these essential tips to start.| Fundraising Letters Blog
