Nature
A Pollinator Named Polly
Not so long ago, a friend was preparing some materials for Pollinator Week with any number of activities intended to raise public awareness of pollinators. This year, the week ran from June 21-27, and it was an important event because flowering plants tend to be indolent beings.
By Amethyst Qu5 years ago in Earth
The Rainforest's Neatest Endangered Monkeys. Top Story - June 2021.
There are many adorable monkeys and apes in the rainforest. Unfortunately, many of these are endangered. Every year, the rainforest dwindles a little more. Unfortunately, as the rainforest disappears, so do the animals that live there, causing many of these animals to become extinct every day. When something happens to a member in the food chain, all the things on both ends of it are affected, including the plants and trees, not just the animals in the rainforest. Here are some of the top culprits for the shrinking of the rainforest:
By Angela Schultz5 years ago in Earth
Saving the Earth One Farm at a Time
The earth is struggling. There is no doubt. Pollution has had a toll on the planet, leaving plastics in our oceans and contaminating our air. However, there are ways we can stop if not reverse some of this damage. One of those is through restorative agriculture.
By Emily Wright5 years ago in Earth
Wounded
I’d gone in the house quickly to change clothes so that I’d have long sleeves over my arms and jeans to cover my legs. I chose an old army cold-gear physical training shirt to help me remember a time I’d discovered I was more capable than I’d ever believed myself to be. I wasn’t brave enough to try to catch the winged raptor without extra fabric over my skin as a precaution. However wounded he might be, he still made it clear that he had a lot of fight left in him. When I first went out to the back fence, the 5 dogs had stood checking him out and yelling their aggravation at his audacity to stand so close to their yard. His ruffled feathers stated clearly his own displeasure of the situation and he kept his golden eyes fixed on the biggest dog nearest the gate. He would occasionally sneak a glance quickly to see if there were any threats coming closer from the other side in his distraction. As he moved further away from the dogs, he held his wings arching up toward the sky—unable to take off; and high-stepped a little bit at a time with his feathered pants flittering about in the autumn breeze.
By Sarah Lynn Jones5 years ago in Earth
Collectively Rewilding
Collectively Rewilding is a Community Dream as the name implies. That community is both a collection of colleagues and a worldwide phenomena. While Collectively Rewilding as a brand is an individual, there are people around the country already signed up to work under the Collectively Rewilding brand or alongside it, as fellow content creators and affiliates.
By Sabrina Dawn Giesler5 years ago in Earth
This Is Peace.
The minute I hear the leaves and twigs crackle underfoot, the serotonin begins to seep into my pores. As the breeze tickles its way through the trees, blowing errant strands of hair across my cheek, I exhale deeply. This, I think to myself, is peace.
By Nati Saednejad5 years ago in Earth
The three passions that make me whole
I grew up believing that something you were passionate about was supposed to be a hobby. Something you did on the side when you had some time away from work. Work, which was supposed to be something you did day in, day out, without much joy, but that which would bring you the necessary money to support yourself and a family, should you have one.
By Natalia Perez Wahlberg5 years ago in Earth
Years of Injury - Can't Forget December 26, 2004?
'Tsunami` - 15 years ago it was not a popular word among the people of Tamil Nadu. But even if the word tsunami is unknowingly heard after 2004, something local will cause some fear, especially for those living in coastal areas. December 26, 2004 - Can you forget that day? I was 13. I was from the coastal area. Although not directly affected I have seen its effects directly.I can still say that the fear that caused that tsunami devastation at that age is still deeply ingrained in my mind.It was the day after Christmas; And it's a holiday. But, unlike the joy that arises on a regular holiday, that day turned into a tragedy.Yes, because our house is on the beach, the day dawned on a relative's phone call to find out about the tsunami and inquire about our well-being.It took a while for us to understand the information that the tsunami was called a tsunami and that there was great damage and damage in the coastal areas. That word tsunami did not even enter the mouth to be pronounced for some initial moments. We used to go to the beach area every Sunday to buy fish. But the scenes we saw there that day are still deeply etched in my mind.I never thought that the sea waves that soaked my feet while playing and the beach where I built the sand house would cause a great deal of fear in me.I do not know whether they came to buy fish or lived in the area. But it was as if something was pressing on me as I watched one or two bodies float ashore.In that vast outside I also felt like I was out of air just to breathe. At that age I could not even describe the fear that arose in my mind. Although cottage areas are now greatly reduced, cottage areas can still be seen widely at that time. That, too, was the coastal cottage areas where the fishermen lived.The fisherman's quarters on the long beach were ground level that day. There I was able to find some damaged items besides the crumbling roofs and blown items. The only thing that made me cry was to think about the condition of the people who lived there.On the one hand, there were a series of phone calls and frightening inquiries from us when we got home. But then I sat in front of the TV and watched the tearful tsunami. That moment is still remembered.I can only say that the scenes I saw in the television media over and over again as the voices of cries arose regardless of age difference between children and adults after the massacre of people caused a tsunami in me again.Some of the people who came to Nagapattinam, the district most affected by the tsunami, were swept away by the tsunami and the scenes of the victims being buried in layers kept coming to my sleep for a long time. Thus there is even screaming in fear in sleep. Ten days later I went to school after the holidays and met my friends who were directly affected by the tsunami. Most of my schoolmates live near the beach.I do not understand what they are saying about the grief of losing the textbooks and even the uniforms they had read.Usually when I go to the beach and play, I have a great desire to be at the top of the ocean, playing so much in the morning that I can dive into the water with my mom and dad and I was terrified to see the beach after the tsunami. My eyes, which until then had seen only the calm sea, were as frightened as the sea dancing with fury after the tsunami.Today a lot of changes have taken place in that area. But, only the scenes I saw that day are etched in my mind like an indelible photo.The tsunami warnings, which were rumored and true for several days after the tsunami ended, were causing great panic.Although I was not directly affected by the tsunami, the truth is that tears come to my eyes unknowingly no matter how many years later I think of the tears of the people who were so directly affected and the tears of those people who lost everything as relationships and possessions.
By Zarinabanu Zarinabanu5 years ago in Earth
Water on The Brain
Water and the sand what a lovely plan. So many sandcastles. I want to focus on all the Beaches. I love the beach I go walk, ride and listen to the waves. My passion is strong and each week I will let my followers enjoy yet another vision of the waters as they live within the sea. All the members are going to love the tranquility of the seas. Focus will also be on the birds. The birds as they watch the sea. Pictures will be provided and comparison to other area of water. When I was young, I wanted to get married on a Rock on Venice Beach. That passion left me overwhelmed when my first finance got cold feet and I had to call off the New Year’s Day wedding. The passion also has to do with love of lakes. The Lake Mead in Vegas I visited with two of my husbands, but I went to Vegas with all three. When the heart throbs for the water. In my early twenties I went every Sunday to Marina Del Rey and took a boat ride with my little beautiful Spanish daughter, she had hair to her butt. Each time I went on my boat ride I had a cup of wine. It was the time of my life. I finally met me second husband and I told myself I want a boat reception. Yes, I did it I took a boat out San Pedro with 150 guests. It was weird no family member came. Well, my love for water did not stop to grow. Next, I went to Maui to check out those waters. Snorkeling and scuba diving came next. Hubby was a diver so after Hawaii in his ear drums almost bursting. We headed to Belize to see how clear the water is. Then we road on a canoe to the Historical ruins. Our final plan was to head to the Island of San Pedro. Where road is it was too small for regular cars. San Pedro was pretty and that led me to the Black Hole. The second time in Hawaii when tide was low and visitors minimal, I planned a sailboat trip. When we went to board the boat, it was amazing. Only be and my husband had the whole boat. When were out on the sea the captain let my husband get out and swim? All I can say is that it was amazing. All who follow me know that I love the water and the sea. I also love lakes and the animals who are there. Why am I unique. Well, when I was nine years old, I attend honor camp and one of the classes was swimming. The other girls they could not believe I could not swim. They pushed me in and I almost drowned. To this day I cannot swim. The last story to motivate you in my direction. The last day in Cancun we were scheduled for a dangerous water ride. We go up and headed to the event, but they did not allow us to go out. I went back to the hotel room to pack and told my husband you go ahead; my hubby was reckless at times so he went without me. Remember two he could swim like a fish. But suddenly, I heard ambulance and my husband had lost control of the water bike and almost drown. What would have happened to me if I went on that ride. I do think I could have drowned and died. I am motivated to motivate and I have many more water stories for my members…………..swim deep.
By Wanda B Henry5 years ago in Earth
Olive Tree
According to Greek mythology (every religion is a mythology whether one accepts it or not), the creation of the olive tree was the result of a contest between Poseidon, God of the Sea, and Athena, Goddess of Wisdom (I love her), as to who would become the protector of a newly built city in Attica (the historical region of Greece). The city would then be named after the god or goddess who gave the citizens the most useful and divine gift. With his trident, Poseidon struck a rock and water rushed out of it, creating a spring of salty aqua, symbolizing his gift of sea power. Beautiful Athena struck a rock with her spear and produced the olive tree, an offering signifying both fruitfulness and peace. The citizens showed their wisdom by choosing Athena’s gift and she forever became the protector of the city, Athens, named after her. Even today, an olive tree stands where the story of this competition is said to have taken place. It is repeated that all the olive trees in Athens are descended from that first olive tree offered by Athena,” a goddess after my wooden heart. I want to thank R Tsambounieri Talarantas for reminding me of the olive tree and its Goddess Athena connection ((giggles)). But it is not funny, you may think. Actually, it is my funnest story about a tree, and I love olives, especially the Kalamata, the most nutritious olives on our pale blue dot.
By Patrick M. Ohana5 years ago in Earth
