The Miyawaki Method: An Introduction

The Miyawaki Method: An Introduction

More than half of the human population is living in cities, today; the number is expected to increase up to around 70%, by 2050. This physical disconnection from natural elements can not only affect our physical, mental, and emotional health, but it can play a role in...
Bees, trees, and squirrels

Bees, trees, and squirrels

Article by Kat O’Lone   There are over 4,000 species of bees native to the US, with over 500 species native to Miss Bonnie’s home state of North Carolina. Bees come in all sorts of shapes, sizes and colors, each with its unique characteristics and ecological...
Biodiversity: why it matters?

Biodiversity: why it matters?

First things first: what is biodiversity? Prior to understanding the importance biodiversity holds, we ought to understand what it is. Biodiversity – or biological diversity – is the variety of life on Earth, from bacteria and fungi to plants and animals, including...
Twelve tips for happy trees

Twelve tips for happy trees

Written by Kat O’Lone International Day of Forests has been celebrated on March 21 since 2013, which makes it one of the “youngest” international days established by the United Nations. The goal is to raise public and governmental awareness of trees and forests to...