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Intellectual Honesty Makes A Big Difference

Perhaps one of the most powerful things anyone can do for the world is to be completely honest about what they can and can’t do to make a difference.

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Plant These Needed Natives

Many articles write about what not to plant (invasive non-natives that range in skill from killing bald eagles to increasing tick-borne illness).

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The Truth About Blue Jays

Blue jays tend to evoke strong opinions. “Ya either love ’um or hate ’um.” In truth, these birds are beautiful, fascinating, and aggressive.

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Real “Easter Bunnies” Across The U.S.

Looking up the history of holiday traditions related to wildlife is as funny (and thought-provoking) as listening to David Sedaris’ work “Jesus Shaves,” a hilarious short piece about students from

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Silent Spring No More

It’s been more than 50 years since Rachel Carson published her book Silent Spring in 1962, raising awareness about the harmful impact of DDT, a pesticide, on our ecosystems.

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The Luckiest Animals

Unlucky animals are generally well-known, such as the infamous black cat.

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Lifestyle Choices Can Change the World

Making a difference means a variety of things to a variety of people.

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Bluebirds Aren’t Blue: Facts about the “Bird of Happiness”

Eastern Bluebirds flash a happy patch of clear blue sky in front of our eyes even on a dull day.

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Southern Flying Squirrels

It’s a bat! No, it’s a bird! No, it’s actually a southern flying squirrel.

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Changing The World With Comprehensive Sexuality Education

When we think about making a difference, comprehensive sexuality education does not often cross our minds.