by David Shimberg | Aug 1, 2017 | Village Voice
Traditionally, those of us fortunate enough to live near the shores of Lake Michigan, or in the once-glacial areas of Illinois and Wisconsin, have seen water as a bountiful source of both life and pleasure. With this essential but diminishing resource we have:...
by David Shimberg | May 1, 2017 | Village Voice
Ask any winter sports enthusiast and they’ll say they love lots of snow on the ground. Likewise, ask any tree and it will say it wants snow over its roots in the winter. But nobody who has to walk on snow-packed sidewalks or drive on icy streets will enjoy having...
by David Shimberg | Aug 1, 2016 | Village Voice
Riverwoods residents are fortunate to live close to a significant waterway that is home to a wide variety of plants and animals. Walk along the Des Plaines River Trail and Greenway and you will see evidence of the beaver’s handiwork, footprints of deer, raccoons and...
by David Shimberg | Mar 1, 2011 | Village Voice
Collecting rainwater for use during dry months is an ancient practice. Historical records show that rainwater was collected in simple clay containers as far back as 2,000 years ago in Thailand, and throughout other areas of the world after that. With the rising...
