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Monday is Earth Day. 

In celebration of our world this weekend, journey to the Redwoods and experience the magnificence of nature. 
Setting the Stage for the Launch of Earth Day (from Earth Day Network):

Although mainstream America remained oblivious to environmental concerns, the stage had been set for change by the publication of Rachel Carson’s New York Times bestseller Silent Spring in 1962.  The book represented a watershed moment for the modern environmental movement, selling more than 500,000 copies in 24 countries and, up until that moment, more than any other person, Ms. Carson raised public awareness and concern for living organisms, the environment and public health.

Earth Day 1970 capitalized on the emerging consciousness, channeling the energy of the anti-war protest movement and putting environmental concerns front and center. 

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Sunday Tunes & Preparation for Earth Day

The Kokua Hawai’i Foundation was founded by Jack Johnson, who wanted to share the importance of caring for the planet with Hawaii’s youth. See how the foundation helps to create an environmentally conscious generation. 

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Community Voices: Earth Hour - Climate Change Here are some simple tips from Brenda and another explore.org fan on how to save energy and reduce waste: Cool Down: “We keep our house at 58 in winter, and do not own an AC, but use shades and shutters in summer, with fans at night to cool the house.” - Brenda Combine trips for errands, and drive a hybrid (or a bike!) Practice one light per capita as much as possible Buy produce at a local farm (or local farmer’s market) Take short showers. Recycle Use cloth most times to wipe up spills Send us your tips at feedback@explore.org and get more tips from Polar Bears International. 

Community Voices: Earth Hour - Climate Change

Here are some simple tips from Brenda and another explore.org fan on how to save energy and reduce waste:
  • Cool Down: “We keep our house at 58 in winter, and do not own an AC, but use shades and shutters in summer, with fans at night to cool the house.” - Brenda
  • Combine trips for errands, and drive a hybrid (or a bike!)
  • Practice one light per capita as much as possible
  • Buy produce at a local farm (or local farmer’s market)
  • Take short showers.
  • Recycle
  • Use cloth most times to wipe up spills
Send us your tips at feedback@explore.org and get more tips from Polar Bears International. 

Posted 2 months ago

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Parrot Fish This bird-fish has a lot in common with the bird-bird.  Coming in green, blue, yellow, red, orange, and pink, “it is more than just the colors that cause them to be similar to the design of a Parrot. They also have rows of tiny teeth and a face that is similar to the beak of that particular bird.” With those “beaks,” parrot fish are a sort of guardians of the coral reefs, which are rapidly disappearing.  “The Parrot Fish plays a very important role when it comes to the issues of bioerosion due to their feeding habits. They use the sharp beak to be able to remove algae from rocks. This helps with the production and maintenance of the coral sand for the reef biome as well. They grind up small rocks while eating and when they excrete it, they create sand.” (BioExpedition)  See for yourself on the Aquarium of the Pacific Live Cam represents the warm, 80-degree waters of Micronesia, which contain an incredible diversity of coral, fish, and other colorful marine life. 

Parrot Fish

This bird-fish has a lot in common with the bird-bird. 

Coming in green, blue, yellow, red, orange, and pink, “it is more than just the colors that cause them to be similar to the design of a Parrot. They also have rows of tiny teeth and a face that is similar to the beak of that particular bird.”

With those “beaks,” parrot fish are a sort of guardians of the coral reefs, which are rapidly disappearing. 

“The Parrot Fish plays a very important role when it comes to the issues of bioerosion due to their feeding habits. They use the sharp beak to be able to remove algae from rocks. This helps with the production and maintenance of the coral sand for the reef biome as well. They grind up small rocks while eating and when they excrete it, they create sand.” (BioExpedition) 

See for yourself on the Aquarium of the Pacific Live Cam represents the warm, 80-degree waters of Micronesia, which contain an incredible diversity of coral, fish, and other colorful marine life. 

Posted 4 months ago

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A stunning shot from Olga in Winnipeg. She says that she took this photo on a beautiful sunny October day, and loved how the leaves on the bush were turning red and yellow.

A stunning shot from Olga in Winnipeg. She says that she took this photo on a beautiful sunny October day, and loved how the leaves on the bush were turning red and yellow.

Posted 7 months ago

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