by Content | Oct 30, 2014 | Previous Animal in the Cycle
By Annie Barry The osprey, a large raptor, is a common sight along shorelines throughout North America in the summer months. Ospreys can be found on Governors Island during the fall and spring migrations, but they pause on the island for only a day or so to fish the...
by Content | Oct 30, 2014 | Rot Stars
The Schror family—William, Sanae, and their son, Haruki—have been helping out at Earth Matter’s Compost Learning Center for the past three years. In the summer, they delight in spending time with the goats and taking them for walks around the Center. Haruki, a...
by Content | Oct 30, 2014 | Previous Featured Article
By Bill Koehnlein If you’ve ever dropped by Earth Matter’s Compost Learning Center on Governors Island, you might have met Hollis Hillhouse, long-time Earth Matter Jane-of-all-trades and our Volunteer Coordinator. If you’ve brought a group of school children to the...
by Content | Oct 6, 2014 | Previous Animal in the Cycle
By Emmie Campbell On a rainy day, Earth Matter was given a damp cardboard box by Governors Island Security. When I first glanced in the box, the contents appeared to be a pile of damp rags. As it began to move about, it became apparent that it was a baby bird! When...
by Content | Oct 6, 2014 | Rot Stars
Last month Earth Matter was awarded 501(c)(3) nonprofit status. We owe a very special thanks to Rot Star Ilyse Kazar, one of the driving forces behind this feat. As the Earth Matter Board of Directors’ Secretary, Ilyse encouraged our organization to expand...
