February is for the roses, spring is for the tulips, summer and fall are for the sunflowers, and December? December is for the poinsettias. Today, in fact, is National Poinsettia Day. So what is the legend behind this flower and…Read More
Conservation
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Happy International Mountain Day! If you are an avid fan of the outdoors, you have probably hiked a few mountains and recognized the beauty and value they hold in natural ecosystems. From providing habitat for thousands of animals to forming…Read More
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Written by Emily Henry on November 27, 2021 Young people are more concerned about the planet than ever before. As you go to college, you can start making a tangible impact on the environment by making your campus more ecologically…Read More
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October 24th marks United Nations (UN) Day. What does this mean? Seventy-six years ago, in 1945, fifty-one nations came together for the first time under the UN umbrella. Their goal was to collectively maintain world peace to prevent another tragic…Read More
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Coffee is the third most consumed beverage around the world, only after water and tea. In fact, the world sips up over 2.25 billion cups of coffee each day, with Americans drinking 400 million of those cups. Drinking coffee is…Read More
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Happy World Tourism Day! Covid trends vary from place to place, but many travel destinations are once again safe enough to explore. If you are comfortable with traveling again and yearning for an awe-inspiring vacation, or even if you just…Read More
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Blue skies are a muse for visionary painters, adventuresome picnickers, songwriters like Louis Armstrong, and everyone in between. They evoke a sense of freedom, a feeling of cleanliness, an impression that you are reconnecting with nature at its finest. But…Read More
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If there was ever a doubt about the close relationship between humanity and nature, the COVID-19 pandemic made clear the powerful connection that we all have to, “the greater network of life that surrounds us,” as Dr. Ron Weiss, a…Read More
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Today is World Whale and Dolphin Day! What to Know About these Fascinating Creatures?
by Sue TaggartWorld Whale and Dolphin Day was declared in 1986 by the International Whaling Commission (WC), and July 23rd is the day each year that the world celebrates these amazing ocean mammals. It was the same day in 1982 when the…Read More
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With ecological awareness on the rise, having an eco-friendly and minimalistic home is more popular than ever. This article will walk you through areas of your home that you can alter with different minimalist design elements that will ensure you…Read More