Where will you be on June 1st, when National Trails Day rolls around? Hopefully marking this annual event with a visit to a trail near you! On the first Saturday in June, all are encouraged to get out for a trek, litterpluck a trail, paddle a waterway, ride a bike or horse, support a stewardship project and more. Sponsored by the American Hiking Society in celebration of the nation’s trails, a series of activities are planned. Find an event near
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Talking sustainability at Peters Valley School of Craft… Number one on the “Top Ten Skills to Hone for a Post-Oil Future,” by Ana Maria Spagna in Orion magazine’s May/June 2013 issue is “Blacksmithing.” We got the chance to observe some skilled smiths in action at the Peters Valley School of Craft’s Open House on May 5 in Layton, New Jersey. Years ago, Krista enjoyed a week-long class in blacksmithing at Peters Valley. On Sunday, under Dave’s tutelage, she refreshed her
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