Articles written by K. Gregg Elliott

A fun new playground in Memphis designed to get kids outside and to promote creative play has several features that are "first of a kind" in America.

Apr 10, 2011 - K. Gregg Elliott

Memphis's very own Zumba Queen is now Nu Life Fitness and Entertainment. Nu Life offers an expanded repertoire of classes, music, exercise, and healthy fun.

Jan 19, 2011 - K. Gregg Elliott

For the first time in 25 years, drought in the Southeast has caused the Volunteer State's Reelfoot Lake to recede, exposing 7-foot tall cypress knees.

Nov 19, 2010 - K. Gregg Elliott

Released in 2010, the International Year of Biodiversity, the WWF report calculates the world's eco footprint and its declining wildlife populations.

Nov 3, 2010 - K. Gregg Elliott

Debate around AB32 and Prop 23 has concentrated on the California job market; little has been mentioned about effects beyond the Golden State's borders.

Oct 28, 2010 - K. Gregg Elliott

Save both time and money by following these simple steps to maximize the value of your family Disney vacation.

Oct 27, 2010 - K. Gregg Elliott

A review of Disney attractions for families whose boys are beyond Barney and whose princesses have outgrown Snow White.

Oct 27, 2010 - K. Gregg Elliott

Quapaw Canoe Company Is renewing public interest and delight in the ecosystems of the lower Mississippi River.

Oct 6, 2010 - K. Gregg Elliott

Carbon markets began in anticipation of cap and trade, but suddenly the concept of ecosystem credit trading is taking off.

Sep 24, 2010 - K. Gregg Elliott

Adaptation is the process of managing human and ecosystem responses to unavoidable changes that will occur because of climate change.

Sep 13, 2010 - K. Gregg Elliott

Large dams can turn vast stretches of a living river into sickly, biologically Impoverished watercourses.

Aug 15, 2010 - K. Gregg Elliott

The United Nations Environmental Program's fresh report and recent panel that highlight the linkage between business and biodiversity are making news.

Jul 16, 2010 - K. Gregg Elliott

There is value to be gained from investing in ecosystems: health, wealth, resilience and perhaps even salvation.

Jul 6, 2010 - K. Gregg Elliott

The blowout preventer on the Deepwater Horizon oil well was supposed to be the last line of defense to stop an uncontrolled leak, but MMS and BP blew it.

May 17, 2010 - K. Gregg Elliott

The Deepwater Horizon oil spill, now covering over 2500 square miles of the Gulf, is a case study in federal government inadequacy.

May 17, 2010 - K. Gregg Elliott

It's becoming hard to keep track of the problems that led to the Deepwater Horizon spill, so here's a summary of which corporations are to "blame" and why.

May 17, 2010 - K. Gregg Elliott

The new CAFE standards for vehicle fuel efficiency were finalized just a few weeks before the Deepwater Horizon oil rig collapsed in the Gulf.

May 4, 2010 - K. Gregg Elliott

Hydropower, the most frequently cited reason for building large dams, is considered a green form of alternative energy.  But is it really?

Apr 16, 2010 - K. Gregg Elliott

The Zumba® tagline is "Ditch the workout, join the party," and Memphis is lucky enough to have two instructors who know how to party... dance, that is.

Apr 1, 2010 - K. Gregg Elliott

At Stillwaters Farm in West Tennessee, bird abundance and animal husbandry go hand-in-hand.

Feb 27, 2010 - K. Gregg Elliott

Private landowners seeking the best information on land conservation - done in the most profitable way - can turn to the only national website designed with them in mind.

Feb 14, 2010 - K. Gregg Elliott

In the bottomland forests, tidal marshes, and seasonal wetlands of one of California's last undammed rivers, flood cycles attract wildlife.

Jan 29, 2010 - K. Gregg Elliott

Markets have recognized the value of natural resources for a very long time. New markets for habitat and ecosystem processes have grown in recent decades.

Jan 17, 2010 - K. Gregg Elliott

Ecosystem services are, quite simply, many of the things that make life for people possible - and even enjoyable - for "free."

Jan 17, 2010 - K. Gregg Elliott

Loss of forest habitat causes fragmentation, robs songbirds of preferred nesting places, and is a boon to nest parasites.

Jan 2, 2010 - K. Gregg Elliott

The Starry Nights light show, gone for the past decade, has been updated with 100% LED lights and new exhibits.

Dec 1, 2009 - K. Gregg Elliott

The use of Appalachian coal may have both pros and cons, but the actual process of mountaintop mining has a host of ecological downsides with very few benefits.

Nov 29, 2009 - K. Gregg Elliott

The list of burdens borne by women in poverty is long and brutal, but a movement is building to turn all of this on its head -- and charity gifts can help.

Nov 29, 2009 - K. Gregg Elliott

Whether celebrating Christmas or Hanukkah, Kwaanza or the Solstice, the perfect gift is one that is both tangible and sublime.

Nov 28, 2009 - K. Gregg Elliott

A consideration of the pros and cons associated with mountaintop coal leads to . . . wind energy?

Nov 7, 2009 - K. Gregg Elliott

St. Paul's harbors a quietly astonishing memorial to the heroic efforts of those who worked to clear the wreckage of the Twin Towers--and to their volunteer caregivers.

Oct 17, 2009 - K. Gregg Elliott

After the attacks of 9/11, St. Paul's Chapel became the impromptu site of memorials and a ministry for the recovery workers who toiled in the pit that marked Ground Zero.

Oct 17, 2009 - K. Gregg Elliott

Witnessing an emergence of bats from the maternity colony at Bracken Cave is an awesome experience that may soon be available to the public.

Sep 13, 2009 - K. Gregg Elliott

As in courts all over the United States, Shelby County jury selection begins with a process of voir dire, when jurors may have to answer uncomfortably personal questions.

Sep 12, 2009 - K. Gregg Elliott

In the Shelby County justice system, jurors serve for one week or one trial. The length of service required is balanced by latitude in scheduling.

Sep 12, 2009 - K. Gregg Elliott

Fall is a great time to visit the guest cottage at Stillwaters Farm, which offers a rustic vacation opportunity a mere 90 miles from Memphis.

Sep 10, 2009 - K. Gregg Elliott

Two great learning experiences for those wishing to explore the nature and ecosystems of Martha's Vineyard include an unusual arboretum and a wildlife sanctuary.

Aug 24, 2009 - K. Gregg Elliott

Seen one children's garden, seen 'em all? Not so! The newly opened destination at Memphis Botanic Garden takes creativity and imagination to a new level!

Aug 2, 2009 - K. Gregg Elliott

Timberlake's golf course, 15 miles outside of his hometown Memphis, Tennessee, is the first course to receive a Classic Sanctuary award from Audubon International.

Jun 25, 2009 - K. Gregg Elliott

Snorkeling the crystalline waters of Mexico's reefs and freshwater sinkholes is an experience that may only be sustained with the support of the divers themselves.

Jun 20, 2009 - K. Gregg Elliott

These tiny islands off the Pacific coast of Baja, Mexico may harbor the world's largest storm-petrel colony, along with Guadalupe fur seals and a host of other species.

Jun 8, 2009 - K. Gregg Elliott

On Pacific islands off the coast of California and the Baja peninsula, removal of invasive animals gives hope for the future of native marine and terrestrial species.

Jun 7, 2009 - K. Gregg Elliott

The diversity of offerings at Shelby Farms Park reflects the diversity of its surrounding city: there is something for just about everyone.

Jun 2, 2009 - K. Gregg Elliott

With summer day camps costing from $175 to $300 per week per child, what's a parent to do? Start your own summer camp!

May 19, 2009 - K. Gregg Elliott

This restoration gardening book gives a history and how-to pointers for gardeners interested in restoring their own patch of California native habitat.

May 10, 2009 - K. Gregg Elliott