The weather is hot. The sun is shining ... and you have a date with the beach or any loungy chair outside - preferably with an icy, cold drink and, of course, a really great book! During these beautiful, long, summer days grab one of these beach reads and create your own, perfect escape.
by Steve Sass and Amanda Smith By now, you've likely heard that one of our best-known and most beloved butterflies is struggling. According to the Center for Biological Diversity, the monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) population has declined by 90% since the 1990s. Most experts cite habitat loss, pesticide use, agricultural practices, deforestation, and climate change
We know that summer is in full swing when we attend picnics every other weekend, gather up our beach gear for an afternoon of sand, sea, and sun - and, of course, enjoy a night sky filled with fireworks, pointing to the coming of the 4th of July. The Fourth of July—also known as Independence
