Letter from the Editor

FROM THE EDITOR

Just a few months into 2022 and we are finally seeing the light at the end of the Covid tunnel. It’s wonderful to see our local businesses rebounding and people able to more freely navigate their lives. And yet, we now find ourselves living through yet another moment that will undoubtedly show up in the history books of tomorrow. The atrocities that have played out during the war in Ukraine are nothing short of heartbreaking and infuriating. We are at yet another point in which humanity needs people to stick up for it. We’ve seen some great activism from some of our local businesses raising funds for Ukrainian refugees and we applaud those who give what they can during this humanitarian crisis.

Of course, this is not the only humanitarian crisis unfolding in our world today, and there are many other causes worth giving to. Increasingly, we are seeing drought and other natural disasters as driving factors in such crises. As we celebrate Earth Day this month, it is our chance to look at how we can make a difference for the environment, even if only in our own backyard. In this issue, you can learn how to be a greener gardener with Harmony Organics, about the importance of our native plants, and about how Solano Land Trust is expanding access to the outdoors through the All People’s Trail. For when you need a break from making a difference but still want to celebrate Earth, this issue also contains nature-inspired art, poetry (it is also National Poetry Month, after all), and even a cocktail. Enjoy!

—Genevieve