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Take a Hike on National Trails Day!

Take a Hike on National Trails Day!

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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Blacksmithing for Sustainability

Blacksmithing for Sustainability

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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Training a Therapy Dog

Training a Therapy Dog

If anyone can attest to the potential consequences of poor canine behavior, it’s Sue Frisch. During the 25 years in which she managed Dessin Animal Shelter in Honesdale, PA, Sue saw far too many dogs relinquished due to common behavioral problems that could have been solved with the assistance of a professional trainer or behavior counselor. same day deposit cash advanceget a cash advancehttp://www.vespermagazine.com/2013/ According to the Humane Society of the United States, between six and eight million dogs and

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