Some people see the trades as being major contributors to the climate crisis. With many goods being manufactured in one place and then being shipped over the ocean or across […]

Winter is a time when many jobs come to an end for the season. Lawn care and gardening, for example, end in fall and start up again when the snow […]

As our lives are increasingly urbanized, we long more and more for nature. As ecological and climatic devastation ravage the world, nature needs our attention more than ever. Urban agriculture […]

Wood is an important part of every building, whether it is in doorways, on kitchen tables, or elsewhere. Before carpenters can make it into chairs or many other objects, people […]

You may have heard the advice, “Learn a trade – it’s an important skill to have.” That’s good advice: there will always be a need for carpenters, electricians, plumbers, mechanics, […]

Do you want to pursue a career in the trades, and prefer to be your own boss? Starting and running your own business in the trades might be a good […]

In our society, girls seem to be underrepresented in fields related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Even more interesting is that in contrast to girls, boys seem to be […]