Green Sanctuary Committee offers this affirmation below as June’s green tip of the month. We hope that you take this wisdom with you into the summer months as we close our church year together.
As we begin a new church year, the Green Sanctuary Committee invites members and friends to review and renew our commitment to the Earth. First Parish Green Commitment As a Green Sanctuary-accredited congregation, First Parish has made a commitment to respect and care for our planet Earth. At First Parish coffee hours and events, we … Continue reading First Parish Bridgewater’s Green Sanctuary Commitment
What is Regenerative Gardening? Regenerative gardening is a microcosm of regenerative farming, a practice that embraces and supports our deep relationship to the earth. Growing practices involve keeping the soil covered, no tilling, encouraging biodiversity, using compost, avoiding the use of chemicals, and creating fertility. Regenerative practices reduce loss of vital carbon as they increase … Continue reading Green Sanctuary Green Tip – Regenerative Gardening
Kids to Camp is back! As we approach our thirteenth “Kids To Camp” year, we are grateful to have seen our environmental justice project sponsor children’s attendance at Sheep Pasture Nature Camp grow and become a successful annual event. Over the years, members of First Parish have generously donated enough to send over 50 children … Continue reading Green Sanctuary Green Tip – Connecting Kids Sheep Pasture Nature Camp
HUMANS HAVE A PLASTICS PROBLEM! But…we all can be part of the solution. Soda bottles, sandwich bags, straws – – they fill the world’s pantries, oceans and landfills. And unlike organic materials, they don’t decompose. There are more than 6.3 billion tons of plastic waste out there, endangering wildlife, waterways and our own health. And, … Continue reading Green Sanctuary Green Tip – Reducing Plastic Waste
It’s pumpkin season!! Whether you use them for pies, breads, cookies, lattes, soups or seeds, versatile pumpkins are full of nutrition. Here are some tips from the Old Farmer’s Almanac for choosing and storing your pumpkins this fall. Enjoy!!! • Your best bet is to harvest pumpkins when they are mature. They will keep best … Continue reading Green Sanctuary “Orange” Green Tip
Since the annual meeting will be here before you know it, I thought it would be nice to remind people about the first 1/2 of the church year. This was posted in Bridging a while ago, but if you didn’t take a look or want a reminder, here’s the list of what all of us … Continue reading 2018/2019 – Six month review
Every spring and summer, fleas and ticks cause misery to people and animals. On pets, they can spread disease and parasitic infections. Then, once bored with frolicking in fur, they may decide to feast on you! With the sudden spike in cases of tick-born illnesses like Lyme Disease, it pays to be prepared. How do … Continue reading Green Sanctuary Green Tip of the Month: Make Fleas and Ticks Take Off!
The pleasure of Spring—when the earth is reborn and the leaves reappear. It’s a good time to plant a tree and reap the benefits they provide: • Clean water—Trees provide a natural filtration and storage system for water • Clean air — Trees remove pollution from the atmosphere, improve air quality and produce oxygen. • … Continue reading Green Sanctuary Green Tip – Planting Trees
You are cordially invited to a FREE presentation by Biodiversity for a Livable Climate, a non-profit organization dedicated to reversing global warming by restoring the earth’s ecosystems. Bio4climate believes you too are concerned about the planet’s health and want to make a meaningful contribution to its rescue. TUESDAY APRIL 3, 2018 7:30 PM First Parish … Continue reading Event Notice – Biodiversity for a Livable Climate
