Making Ripples
Appreciating Otters
Critters making a comeback in Arkansas waters AMANDA BANCROFT Making Ripples One of our most playful Arkansas residents is the river otter. There is something caricature-esque about them, with their
Keeping Your Cool
Old-fashioned solutions help beat the heat AMANDA BANCROFT Making Ripples Is it possible to use air conditioning less often even during the hottest days of summer? Air conditioning hasn’t been
Back To School
Changing the world means continuing to study AMANDA BANCROFT Making Ripples There’s only a hint of autumn in the air, but back-to-school season is already here. The tax-free weekend for
Superhero Serves, Protects
Illegal dumps the battleground for environmental officer AMANDA BANCROFT Making Ripples Summer is a prime season for illegal dumping. Not everyone understands (or cares) about the dangers to human health
Art Takes Flight
It’s butterfly season in the Ozarks AMANDA BANCROFT Making Ripples Butterfly season is in full swing! Patterned wings are fluttering like confetti in sunlit meadows and along rural roads, brushing
Check Out A Human
International program shares people’s stories AMANDA BANCROFT Making Ripples Stories change people. Since the dawn of humanity, we’ve told stories to help explain natural phenomena, cushion the harshness of death,
One For All, All For One
Animal lovers help give cats best nine lives AMANDA BANCROFT Making Ripples As a lover of wildlife and a great admirer of cats, I want to give everyone the best
Find The Fun
Sometimes a spoonful of sugar does the trick AMANDA BANCROFT Making Ripples Mary Poppins was right. “In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun. You
Can’t Stand The Heat?
Induction cooking might woo you into the kitchen AMANDA BANCROFT Making Ripples Looking for energy savings this summer? While it’s not the easiest, cheapest change to make to one’s home,
History Offers Lessons
Critical thinking part of the goal AMANDA BANCROFT Making Ripples Without evidence and critical thinking, making a difference becomes murky and sometimes dangerous. Good intentions are a great starting place,
