Ken Foster hates two-stroke leaf blowers, loves Mandy Moore and Transition Santa Cruz.
Articles by Ken Foster
Lifelong Quaker Directed First Santa Cruz Head Start Program
In loving memory of Eleanor “Ellie” Speer Foster, who died of congestive heart failure on April 27, 2011 in Santa Cruz. An activist, humanitarian and dedicated advocate for peace and justice, Ellie was known and loved by many in and beyond the Santa Cruz community.
Ken Foster’s Case Against Astroturf
Recently there has been a large movement towards installing synthetic turf. This new generation of Astroturf, often called eco turf, is being touted as the newest in green landscaping. To be sure, there is an impressive list of ecological concerns that this turf addresses, including the elimination of the need to mow, water, install irrigation, control weeds, fertilize or haul away grass clippings. It won’t get muddy and it’s wheelchair accessible. So what’s not to like?
