• Welcome
  • Community
  • Blogs
  • Photos
  • Join
  • Log in
Follow MNN    
MNN - Mother Nature Network - Envrionmental News
improve your world
Thursday, February 9, 2012
  • Earth Matters

    Browse All » Animals Weather Energy Politics Space Translating Uncle Sam Wilderness & Resources

  • Health

    Browse All » Allergies Fitness & Well-Being Healthy Spaces

  • Lifestyle

    Browse All » Arts & Culture Travel Natural Beauty & Fashion Recycling Responsible Living

  • GREEN TECH

    Browse All » Computers Gadgets & Electronics Research & Innovations Transportation

  • Eco-Biz & Money

    Browse All » Green Workplace Personal Finance Sustainable Business Practices

  • Food & Drink

    Browse All » Beverages Healthy Eating Recipes

  • Your Home

    Browse All » At Home Organic Farming & Gardening Remodeling & Design

  • family

    Browse All » Babies & Pregnancy Family Activities Pets Protection & Safety

MNN.COM›

My Account

Maria Boland

Get one share for every 100 points you earn. Turn your points into shares.
 

My Most Recent Content

Wind energy powering America
Mon, Jul 05 2010 at 12:17 PM EST
Learn the wind energy basics and how the state of Pennsylvania is using them to its advantage.
Paper or plastic? Opt for neither
Tue, Jun 15 2010 at 10:41 AM EST
Shoppers have the opportunity to make a green choice every time they make a trip to the grocery store: using reusable bags.
Spending time in nature: The secret to good health?
Wed, May 19 2010 at 2:54 PM EST
What could be in the forest air that makes us feel better?
The importance of honeybees
Mon, May 03 2010 at 10:26 AM EST
Just how important are honeybees to the human diet and all life on Earth?
Evolution of the dog: Wolf to woof
Wed, Apr 07 2010 at 2:00 PM EST
Ever wonder what events had to take place in history in order for the ferocious wolf to become man's best friend?
The 7 Natural Wonders of the World
Wed, Mar 10 2010 at 12:02 PM EST
These incredible places, some of Mother Nature's best offerings, will inspire and amaze you.
The 7 Natural Wonders of the World, Nos. 4-7
Wed, Mar 10 2010 at 12:01 PM EST
Check out interesting facts about four naturally wonderful places on Earth.
Contribution of rain forests to mankind
Thu, Dec 31 2009 at 12:18 PM EST
The rainforest offers countless gifts to the world, yet many humans continue to mistreat it.
A poem: The Earth is Crying
Thu, Dec 31 2009 at 11:20 AM EST
We can not ignore our earth's cries any longer.
Indiana bat on endangered species list in Pa.
Thu, Nov 19 2009 at 3:50 PM EST
It's a bird ... it's a plane ... no, it's an Indiana bat.
  • 1
  • 2
  • >>
  • >|

Commenting

(0)

What's on your mind? Don't be shy! Let people know what you are thinking.

 
 

News from Maria Boland's state

FDA investigates morning-after pill in vending machine
Wed, Feb 08 2012 at 05:22 PM EST

Shippensburg University has a vending machine that dispenses morning-after pills to students on the central Pennsylvania campus.

Tough Guy Challenge, wolf pups and a wall of wigs: Best photos of the week
Thu, Feb 02 2012 at 05:52 PM EST

The best environmental photos of the week.

Big Snapshot: Punxsutawney Phil forecasts 6 more weeks of winter
Thu, Feb 02 2012 at 10:56 AM EST

The famous groundhog predicted 6 more weeks of winter after seeing his shadow upon leaving his burrow. If Phil had not seen his shadow, Phil will remain above ground because it means that an early Spring is on the way.

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • �
  • >>
  • >|
See all news from Pennsylvania
 
 WorldShares lets you earn donations for your favorite nonprofit. Earn up to 20 points now.
Learn More
Earn points, claim WorldShares, save the planet and win prizes!
Learn More Join Now
Maria Boland
MNN local correspondent
Member since June 2009
Maria Boland is a full-time student at Marywood University in Pennsylvania where she is studying environmental science and will soon be minoring in communications. She is involved with the Environmental and International clubs, both of which have missions to expand members' knowledge of people and the world. Her career goals include working for Animal Planet or Conservancy International as an environmental tour guide, hopefully traveling the globe and finding adventure. In her free time, Maria enjoys volunteering at the Humane Society of Lackawanna County, walking/hiking through the woods, long bike rides, and trips to the beach to soak up the sun and catch some waves. Maria expects to graduate in 2012.

Maria Boland OWNS

0

ADVERTISEMENT

Featured cause

  • 100 points
    Support Local Foods
    No Farms. No Foods. Support local farmers and locally-grown foods with this cause.
    Buy Shares
     

MNN User's WorldShares Pledges

  • I'm supporting locally-grown businesses
    (4021 mnn members)
    • > My year of shopping locally
    • > Take it from the Packers: Think locally
     
  • I'm using my reusable bags
    (4420 mnn members)
    • > Plastic bag industry's ironic embrace of eco-laws
     
  • I'm eating more meals at home
    (4527 mnn members)
    • > What I learned from joining a CSA
    • > My 2010 resolution: Cook more, trash less with 360
    • > 10 ways to empower kids to cook
     
  • I'm getting my kids outdoors more
    (3354 mnn members)
    • > State-by-state guide to green hotspots
    • > Help oceans: Go chemical-free with a square-foot garden
     
  • I'm recycling my old electronics
    (3774 mnn members)
    • > MyGreenElectronics maps recycling locations for electronic waste
    • > Recycling electronics
     
 


Quick Links

  • About Us
  • Advisory Board
  • Editors' Blog
  • Press
  • Privacy
  • Sitemap
  • Terms of Service
  • WorldShares

MNN Tools

  • Advice
  • Blogs
  • Day in History
  • Eco-glossary
  • Infographics
  • Lists
  • Photos
  • Videos

Connect

  • Community
  • Contact Us
  • Contests
  • Idea Lab
  • Mixed Greens
  • Newsletters
  • Polls
  • RSS

Channels

  • Earth Matters
  • Health
  • Lifestyle
  • Green Tech
  • Eco-Biz & Money
  • Your Home
  • Family
  • State Reports
 

Copyright © 2012 MNN Holdings, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Website by GLICK INTERACTIVE | Powered by CIRRACORE
 
SPONSORS