As I was reviewing my blog posts during the past few weeks, I realized I missed the International Day of the Girl for 2018. It was October 11th. I had been saving a special link just to share on this day, but I guess it's appropriate for any day not just this special girl's day. If I had a … [Read more...]
But There’s Not a Lot of Nature Any More
Dr Doug Tallamy, Wild Ones Honorary Director and Entomologist with the University of Delaware, appeared before the State of Pennsylvania Senate Committee on Agriculture and Rural Affairs on Tuesday, October 2, 2018. He had a lot to say about the major role homeowners and landowners need to play if … [Read more...]
Dancing Feet
I grew up in a household filled with dance music. My parents loved to dance and if they couldn't find a dance to go to somewhere on the weekend, they'd "cut the rug" right there in the kitchen. So you can imagine my delight when Teresa Hanfin brought this awesome video to my attention through her … [Read more...]
Lorrie Otto 99 Years
I noted on my calendar Lorrie Otto would have been 99 years old on Sunday, September 9, 2018. Although she is gone, I think of her almost daily as I wonder through or look over my yard. If she hadn't been so feisty, I would never have had the opportunity to enjoy the environment we do. … [Read more...]
Women’s Equality Day is Sunday August 26th
Introduced by Rep Bella Abzug (D-NY) in 1971, Congress designated August 26th Women's Equality Day in 1973 in commemoration of the 1920 certification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution. The 19th Amendment granted women the right to vote. It was the token achieved by the massive, mostly … [Read more...]
Monarch Butterflies have lost a Champion
If you're into native plants and the insects that co-exist with them, you've probably heard the name Lincoln Brower. Lincoln was a world renowned Monarch biologist and a conservation leader. He passed away on July 17, 2018. The Monarch butterflies have lost a champion. Although entomologist Fred … [Read more...]