Siskiyou Mountain Club: Maintaining Happy Trails in Southern Oregon and Northern California
Way back in 2010, an intrepid group of hikers volunteered to restore a neglected trail in Southern Oregon’s spectacular and unique Kalmiopsis … Read more
Eco & Sustainability
Nature’s Remedy: Exploring the Medicinal Potential of Wool
It’s not hyperbole when people speak of wool as a miracle fiber. Back in pre-modern days, if you had some sheep, you had nearly everything you needed for survival
Cultivating Gratitude: Upgrading Our Wellbeing with Appreciation
All month long, we’ve been exploring the many ways we can invite more mindfulness into our daily lives. First, we explored mindful eating, then we celebrated all things mother with our Mindful Mother’s Day post.
Bringing Balance to Forests & Watersheds: Lomakatsi’s Restoration Initiatives
Tuesday September 8th of 2020 dawned exceptionally warm and dry in southern Oregon, an area parched from years of drought with very little of the winter precipitation that fills reservoirs and keeps the land green and vibrant.
Sustainable Sleep: Why Mattress Recycling Matters
As April continues with its focus on all things earthy (it is Earth Month, after all!), Shepherd’s Dream highlights an important part of being a sustainable mattress company—mattress recycling.
Earthing 101: What It Is, How It Works, and Why You Should Try It
It may come as no surprise, with Earth Day on the 22nd, that the entire month of April has been devoted to our planet as Earth Month. And what better way to honor that than by shucking your winter boots, thick wooly socks, and heading outside to give your feet a dose of sunshine and fresh air?
