Transforming Hard Dirt into Rich, Thriving Soil
Transforming Hard Dirt into Rich, Thriving Soil Photo by Zoshua Colah Written by Signe Berg, 07/21/2024 Sometimes dirt is so hard you need a pickaxe to get through it. It can be hard as a rock, seem to suck the water out of your skin when touched, and turn to dust that stings your eyes. […]
Underground and Above – Community Building Interdependently
Underground and Above – Community Building Interdependently Written by Signe Berg, 07/13/2024 A person without community is like a plant without soil. Soil is one of five basic components essential to growing plants and trees. The other elements that we and they cannot live without are water, air, sun, and space. Humans are a little more complex than […]
Interdependence Day
Interdependence Day Written by Signe Berg, 07/03/2024 During this Independence Day, we’re celebrating interdependence at Greener Way Associates! If you’re having a potluck, you are too. Interdependence is the state of being mutually dependent on one another. It’s how we rely on others for help and they rely on us at the same time. At […]
Earth Day 2023
Earth Day 2023 On April 22, 2023, Greener Way Associates hosted a successful Earth Day celebration called “Committed to Creating Climate-Resilient Communities” at West Los Angeles College. The event opened with a press conference to mark the opening of the CA Center for Climate Change Education. The day was sunny and warm, making it a […]
Today Google honors Stacey Milbern (1987-2020)
Today Google honors Stacey Milbern (1987-2020) Today Google honors Stacey Milbern (1987-2020), a self-identified queer, Korean-American disability justice activist, who co-founded the disability justice movement and dedicated her life to advocating for marginalized communities. At Greener Way Associates, we too are grateful for this beacon lighting the way for all that we can be as […]
Summer Happenings
GWA was very sad to see Ella pass. She was a loved mascot and gentle dog for the past 15 years. We have adopted Prince as the new mascot and companion to Ms Doggy. The nine fruit trees in the front yard are flourishing with pumpkins, watermelon, cantaloupe, herbs, lettuce, and tomatoes to name a few. GWA […]
Winter Happenings
Mary Sampson our newest GWA board member, is taking a 10 week course in Urban Agroecology at the Huntington Gardens’ Ranch. GWA is working with Elektra Grant of “Human Ecology,” Otis College of Art and Design Sustainability Assessments Manager, Arts Earth Partnership. We will give a short presentation and invite Otis students to choose one of […]
GWA students planting herbs
GWA students planting herbs. GWA with the help of Theodore and Richard planted herbs in soil that they mixed to the right consistency and PH, so that the herbs will thrive. Herbs also have medical and health benefits which these students are interested in learning about.
Rain catchment
GWA is installing rain catchment for fruit trees. GWA with the help of an intern is installing a French Drain on the east side of our Northgate demonstration site, to catch rain coming off the roof and direct it to the fruit trees in the front yard. When this project is complete we will be making […]
Enjoy Youth! Create An Environmental Legacy!
GWA is looking for volunteers. We have met with Debbie Cahill and Jill Thomsen and with their help have placed an ad at the Culver City Senior Center requesting volunteers. Here is the text of the ad that appeared in their July News Letter. GREENER WAY MENTORS Enjoy Youth! Create An Environmental Legacy! Whatever your […]