Roots DownAug 9, 20223 min readHow Roots Down creates Green JobsOne of Roots Down's primary goals is to grow green jobs. Here's how we do it!
Roots DownAug 8, 20224 min readThe Fruitful Communities initiative.The Fruitful Communities initiative is our name for all the work we do to change lawns and vacant lots into pollinator gardens.
Roots DownAug 4, 20222 min readWildflowers vs. grass: which is better for the environment?Wildflowers can be a creative replacement for water-intensive lawns. Here are some of the benefits.
Roots DownJul 27, 20223 min readGlossary of termsA glossary of common terms used in the world of Roots Down!
Roots DownMay 9, 20222 min readHow green spaces affect mental healthStudies agree that the positive effects of natural areas significantly improve both physical health and mental health.
Roots DownMay 2, 20222 min readA world without leaf blowersGasoline-powered landscaping equipment is damaging to the environment and safety of workers.
Roots DownMar 14, 20222 min readHow green spaces effect educational outcomesRecent studies show that increasing greenspace correlates with better mental health outcomes.
Roots DownJan 22, 20223 min readAction in a scary timeA peek at a draft report from the IPCC finds that climate change is here, and it ain't looking good. So what does that mean for you and me?
Roots DownJan 15, 20222 min readPlant A Row Partner Profile: Wylde CenterLearn more about our Plant A Row DeKalb partner, the Wylde Center.
Roots DownJan 8, 20222 min readPlant A Row Partner Profile: Food Well AllianceLearn a bit about Food Well Alliance, one of our partners in the Plant A Row DeKalb campaign.