by Steve Sass and Amanda Smith, Indiana Nature LLC dba Ecometrid Recent results of scientific studies on plant and animal decline and biodiversity loss have been frequent national and international news stories. A 2019 study published in Science, a journal by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, concluded that North America has nearly
If you look around the library grounds, you'll see lots of different native plants and grasses. When we renovated the library a few years ago, we planted native plants around our building and on our property. Native plants provide nectar for pollinators, including birds, bees, butterflies, moths, and bats. They provide shelter for many mammals
Did you know that on average kids today spend seven hours each day using some sort of screen? Spending more time outside has amazing benefits for kids! Here are just a few: Outdoor play helps kids move in ways that challenge their muscles, bones, and physical endurance. We all need vitamin D. Vitamin D helps
