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I was with my mother years ago when I first experienced the paths of Portland, Oregon’s Forest Park. We hiked a portion of the 30-mile Wildwood Trail into the Rose Gardens at Washington Park and up to the exquisite Pittock Mansion. It was raining, of course, and coming from the… Read the rest

What better way to respect the environment by playing in it and helping to clean it up? Here at Wend… Read the rest, we believe that experiencing the environment and caring for it go hand in hand–you can’t have one without the other–so we’re thrilled to see a cleaning event that combines

Happy Earth Day!
Below you’ll see a few environmentally conscious pieces of apparel–items that are new, interesting or unique in their green right. If you want to learn more about environmentally friendly clothing, organizations and initiatives, check out the Greenery department of Wend … Read the restmagazine–there’s one in every single issue.
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The Winter Wildlands Alliance‘s annual Backcountry Film Festival is, as we called it in a post this August, known as the “every-man’s film competition.” It started in 2005 as a way to feature professional and grassroots filmmakers alongside each other in short films that represent wintertime human-powered adventure with an… Read the rest

The Sienna Mary Jane by Keen is the perfect hybrid blend of comfort, good looks and sustainable design for an active, environmentally conscious person.
It comes in five different colors and has an outsole made from natural rubber and cork, as well as a footbed comprised entirely of cork and… Read the rest

After a fairly gnarly 24 hours of travel I have arrived in the US Virgin Islands and have met up with my crew for the Sargasso Sea marine debris expedition. The lead scientists on the project are Dr. Marcus Eriksen and Anna Cummins from Algalita Marine Research Foundation and Livable… Read the rest

In terms of size, socks may be small, but just like every other product on the market, they still have an environmental impact. Many socks are made from cotton, which when grown conventionally is a water- and pesticide- intensive crop, accounting for 16% of global insecticide releases. Add to that… Read the rest

Keen Footwear does a great job of supporting organizations and community projects, and this holiday season is no different. The outdoor company will donate $5 of every purchase from the Keen website between now and December 25, 2008 to local food shelters and food banks around the country.
But Keen’s… Read the rest