Bonnie Alter
Bonnie Alter is a Canadian living in London. In Toronto she had several different careers--as a city planner, a trade union advisor, and an arts administrator.
Since moving to London she has been enjoying all the pleasures of the city, including becoming an avid country walker, a culture vulture and garden lover. As a result of her endless wanderings she has developed an extensive knowledge of the London bus system.
Latest Stories from Bonnie Alter - Page 7
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Little Sun is a Cheap Solar Light and a Work of Art
This little solar light, featured at London's Tate Modern Art Gallery, is designed to help people without electricity.
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41 Pianos Spread Around Toronto are Free to Play
Let's hear it for the Pan America Games: in their honour (?) 41 pianos were painted by artists and strewn around town.
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340 Ton Rock Levitates Above the Ground in Los Angeles
It's a 340 ton rock, balancing over a crevice...forever.
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Molson Canadian Makes Plantable Beer Coasters: Drink Up
Have a beer and plant the coaster while you are at it. Cheers.
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Prix Pictet International Environmental Photography Competition Short List Announced 2012
This competition for the best environmental photography never fails to be interesting and professional.
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My Cool Shed Highlights Shed Porn Around the World (Book Review)
These stylish hideaways will make you green with envy.
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Palm Leaf Architecture is Both Historic and Contemporary
Palm leaf architecture sounds obscure, but it is actually quite beautiful and environmental.
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DIY Birdbaths, Hanging Lamps, and More With Handmade Garden Projects (Book Review)
For the big, small or balcony garden, you can make easy and creative projects.
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British Telephone Booths Get a New Look
They aren't the real thing, but artists have had a great time decorating them for charity.
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Silver Dollars and Glasses Made of Teeth at the Royal College of Art Graduate Show
Women designers at the Royal College of Art's summer show are interested in issues of sustainability, with a special twist.
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Insect Sushi and Copper Recycling Machines at the Royal College of Art Graduate Show
The Royal College of Art graduate students show their (environmental) stuff at the year-end show.
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Edward Burtynsky Photographs Farming in Monegros Spain
Canadian photographer Ed Burtynsky has a new subject: the impact of long-term farming in Monegros, Spain.
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Yoko Ono Comes to London and Wants Your Smile
It's her first exhibition in more than a decade -- and you can be in it. Just take a photo and upload your smile.
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New Green Vertical Wall Pops Up in London's King's Cross
There's yet another new green wall in London and TreeHugger was there to see it first.
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Who Wins When a New Park Seems Public But is Privately Owned?
It's great to have a beautiful new park, but when it's privately managed, who wins out?
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American Artist Ellsworth Kelly Exhibits His Flower and Plant Drawings in New York
Calling all New Yorkers, the Met. has an exhibition of Ellsworth Kelly's seldom seen plant and flower drawings.
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British Designer Thomas Heatherwick's Buildings and Work are on Show in London
Thomas Heatherwick's projects range from spinning chairs to new buses.
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London's Chelsea Fringe is a Quirky Bouquet of Horticultural Happenings
A new garden upstart, the Chelsea Fringe, is popping up all over.
