Have you ever been winter hiking? Too cold? Think again! Saturday, March 2nd a group of five of us went up to Indiana Dunes National Lake shore to Cowles Bog. Four of us are preparing for our Alternative Spring Break trip that is in less than a week and the fifth person was our guide. … Read more »
Practical Sustainability
My Energy Audit Experience
An energy audit was performed on my home on Thursday December 20, 2012. The energy audit was carried out by GoodCents on behalf of NIPSCO and can be scheduled HERE. By getting an energy assessment performed through the link IU South Bend’s Center for a Sustainable Future receives $25! In fact, in the first three… Read more »
Tourism, the environment, and local communities
I am captivated by oceans and mountains. Simply being in their presence brings me a deep sense of peace and contentment. And I can easily spend an entire day hiking or snorkeling. Unfortunately, I live in northern Indiana—Lake Michigan and its sand dunes aren’t quite the same as the Caribbean Sea or the Colorado Rockies!… Read more »