Leni JohnstonEndangered Species Muralist Uses Urban Environments to Spread His MessageAccording to the Center for Biological Diversity, it is estimated that the bumblebee has declined in numbers by 89% over the past 20 years…Aug 13, 2021Aug 13, 2021
Leni JohnstonWith His Dramatic Lifesize Art, Henrique Oliveira Confronts Our Relationship With NatureEvery summer, the West Coast of Canada prepares itself for the inevitable forest fires. This year seems to be worse than all the others…Aug 4, 20211Aug 4, 20211
Leni JohnstonArchitect Pushes the Limits of Existing Development Theory to Encourage More Sustainable CitiesAs more and more people move to urban areas, there is an increasing need for sustainable architecture to combat urban pollution. According…Jul 12, 2021Jul 12, 2021
Leni JohnstonCancellation of Environmental Art Exhibits Due to COVID19 Only Emphasizes the Importance of the…In 2020, the planned social events to celebrate Alchemy Garden, an educational garden exhibition exploring our relationship to food and…Jul 2, 2021Jul 2, 2021
Leni JohnstonAmerican Photographer Compels Us to Confront Our Relationship With PowerMitch Epstein didn’t set out to be an environmental photographer but one visit to a small town that was being bullied by a coal power…Jul 2, 2021Jul 2, 2021
Leni JohnstonDon’t Let Adulthood Get In The Way of FunThe other morning I came across one of those posts on Facebook that is supposed to show you the better side of humanity. Lots of feel-good…Jun 1, 2021Jun 1, 2021
Leni JohnstonWhat It Means To Live SustainablyRecently I had another conversation with a friend in which they dismissed and talked over my point about reducing waste. I was saying that…Jun 28, 2020Jun 28, 2020
Leni JohnstonDear Humans, it’s not me, it’s youWe’ve been together a long time you and I. Two hundred thousand years is nothing to snuff at. I know we have had our ups and downs but I…Jun 16, 2020Jun 16, 2020
Leni JohnstonHow to stop procrastinating and get it doneWhy do we put off things we know we should do? Whether it is exercising more, clearing out the garage or managing our photos, we have an…Aug 26, 2019Aug 26, 2019
Leni JohnstonHow Realistic is a Plastic Free JulyI love the idea of a plastic free July. It is a great challenge for those who want to do something for the environment and who want to…Jul 20, 2019Jul 20, 2019