As the sun stretches longer into the evening and warm breezes stir the scent of wildflowers, there's no better time to slow down and reconnect with nature. This summer, join us for our Summer Evening Garden Stroll Series on the library lawn — a guided walk that celebrates the rich beauty and biodiversity of our
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
Across all cultures, the butterfly has become a symbol of transformation and hope. Its change from a common caterpillar to a beautiful winged creature inspires us as an image of rebirth and exemplifies the ultimate triumph of the spirit over life’s physical prisons. The United States has around 750 species of butterflies, while Indiana has
