Maya Bohler, who lives in Roanoke, has been making functional pottery inspired by nature and the world's great civilizations since 1979. That means she makes bowls, plates, teapots and other things you can use in the kitchen and around the house with a design that goes beyond the usual. And solar …
Four of Your Virginia Neighbors Who Have Gone Solar
They're doing some great research at Virginia Tech on how to spread solar more quickly around rural areas. Recently, Madhav Marathe, a computer scientist who has been studying solar power as prices have dropped over the last 20 years, told WVTF radio that in other states, one of the things that …
2017 Earth Day and Arbor Day in Southwestern Virginia
Looking for some outdoor fun for the whole family this spring that's active and relaxing, a little educational and very inspiring? Then Earth Day is for you. Along with good food, games and music, Earth Day festivals around southwestern Virginia offer the chance to learn more about ways that …
