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Good progress. The young trees and hedge realy impressive!

SIDDI KIMPOLE @SIDIKIMPOLE (3480) • Eldoret, Kenya 9 Mar

As I walked towards the cyber, I made a brief stop at the spot where I wish to build a resort. I was impressed by the developments. The young trees are healthy, the hedge is steady. All I need now is to be patience and to take...

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Good Progress: Young Plants doing well

SIDDI KIMPOLE @SIDIKIMPOLE (3480) • Eldoret, Kenya 5 Mar

Last year I planted some tree seedlings in my parcel. Luckily most of them, at least 200 of the 250 tree seedlings survived the severe dry spell. With the rains back, I am glad they are doing great. The flowers are also good. I...

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Farm work progress not bad

SIDDI KIMPOLE @SIDIKIMPOLE (3480) • Eldoret, Kenya 16 Oct

When I feel I do not have much time, then I know I am doing pretty well. The more I work, the happier I am. Currently rains are not bad – not too much not too little. So I am satisfied that my crops are going to yield well. Sugar...

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Missed the Stampede

Ron Rybs @Ronrybs (21504) • London, England 3 Jul

There was an animal stampede, last Friday. While not the hottest day, it was more than warm enough for me, but I wanted to see this event, that morning. The animals are made of papier mache and have been on a world tour and are...

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Visited by the Goddesses

cherigucchi @cherigucchi (15934) • Philippines 1 Jul

The Miss Philippines Earth 2025 pageant is currently underway, with the grand coronation night scheduled for August 9, 2025. The search for delegates is ongoing, with various candidates representing different localities across our...

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Happy world environment day to everyone

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23230) 5 Jun 25

I wish happy world environment day to everyone. If we can plant more trees, keep our environment clean, balance the ecology the job is done. I feel planting and nurturing each plant in the house adds to environmental...

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Forests are our friends

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23230) 23 May 25

Whenever humans go to forests they love the woods. the canopy the fresh air the environment haunts the humans. I always love spending time in the woods. The forests are huge source of...

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Hands Free Cleansing?

Kandase @Kandae11 (57233) 30 Apr 25

Imagine entering your bathroom area and there is no toilet tissue in sight.. quite possible if you decide to embrace the water cleansing method. Pioneered by Japan, this hands free, no tissue method won't necessitate you having...

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Planting trees is a rewarding exercise

SIDDI KIMPOLE @SIDIKIMPOLE (3480) • Eldoret, Kenya 5 Apr 25

After graduating in 2011 I almost forgot about my rural home. In fact, I had become so much used to urban life that I rarely visited my rural home. But when my job-hunting efforts proved mostly futile, I chose to go back home. It...

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This time of the year forest fire or palash flowers blossom

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23230) 8 Mar 25

It is spring in Bengal. At this time of the year palash or forest fire flowers blossom. It gives a red look or a crimson look to the entire environment. The flowers are really pretty. There is a separate appearance of the entire...

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Are Eucalyptus trees good for the environment?

SIDDI KIMPOLE @SIDIKIMPOLE (3480) • Eldoret, Kenya 12 Feb 25

Most rural and semi-rural settlements are marked with planted trees, especially of foreign origin. In Kenya, many homesteads have planted trees, which more often than not, are Eucalyptus (of South African origin.) Many...

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Unintended consequences

Fleur @Fleura (34927) • United Kingdom 18 Oct 24

I meant to write about this before, but @celticeagle and her post about cats just reminded me – thanks! A couple of decades ago India had a large population of vultures, and they did an important, but under-appreciated job of...

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Are you more motivated to exercise indoors compared to indoors?

Anish Asokan @RevivedWarrior (3853) • India 17 Aug 24

Exercise is essential for good health regime. The minimum exercise recommendation is 5 hours per week , although this could differ case to case. Many find outdoor exercise to be motivating due to nature and fresh air. The...

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Wander, wonder and ponder

Reine25 @Lucky15 (37391) • Philippines 13 Jul 24

"The way you get meaning into your life is to devote yourself to loving others, devote yourself to your community around you, and devote yourself to creating something that gives you purpose and meaning."-Mitch Albom's Tuesdays...

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Our contribution to save the nature

MeMoneyAndLove @abhi_bangal (7679) • Ahmednagar, India 13 Jul 24

We are all facing serious global warming problems. What are your contributions to save Mother Nature? As for me, I walk and avoid biking whenever possible. And a lot more things I do. How do you contribute?

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Today's Church service. (23 June 2024)

Sharon Elton @sharonelton (30756) • Lichfield, England 23 Jun 24

I went to Church today. It's really hot and sunny, so I didn't bother taking a coat or anything. We sang some songs as usual, most of which weren't very inspiring. And then this bloke came up to pray for the coming election....

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The nights in the counryside are awesome

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23230) 6 Jun 24

In the countryside there are clear blue skies and lovely environment. The people can have lovely evening walk. There is no pollution at all. There are sounds of firefly and small organisms but no sound of vehicles. It is a...

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What steps are we taking to help protect the environment?

Anish Asokan @RevivedWarrior (3853) • India 2 Jun 24

With Global climate change and with other environment problems, it is high time that we take actions to protect the environment. I do carpooling, control the usage of electricity and water and try to stick to organic materials. I...

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In summer the environment of forests are good

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23230) 13 May 24

In summer the sunlight is very severe. In forests there is a difference. As the tall trees create a canopy the sunlight cannot pierce through the bigger green cover. The dark background is very soothing compared to the urbanized...

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In the railway stations in India there are a lot of beautification

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23230) 11 Apr 24

In the railway stations in India there are a lot of beautification. The trees are cut in pretty shapes so that there are a lot greenery in the stations. The green part is very good for the environment as well.

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