Posted by There’s some special work going on at Presidio National Park in San Francisco. The Xerces Blue Butterfly is extinct. The California Academy of Sciences is working to bring the Silvery Blue Butterfly, a “cousin” to the extinct butterfly, to the area. The hope is the work will bring much-needed pollinators to the area. Click the…Read more »
Posted by Kyle Lybarger, an Alabama hunter, forester, and Tiktoker, has been using social media to bring awareness to the public about endangered plants. He uses his TikTok to inform viewers about rare species of plants and the ecosystems they’re a part of. Part of his efforts include going to homeowners in his community who have rare…Read more »
Posted by Over 1100 boxes of “Comfort in Stitches” boxes have been created with Arizona teen Riyaben Bhakta’s crochet needle. She’s using a family tradition of crocheting to bring comfort, hope, and joy to children facing difficult circumstances. Her life-changing mission is making a difference for good in children’s lives. Click the link below to see how some yarn,…Read more »
Posted by Baseball is considered an American pastime, and tomorrow is the MLB All-Star Game in Atlanta. Matthew McCauley is a high school student who loves the sport so much he wanted to make it accessible for all kids. He started a baseball league for kids with disabilities, and the result is pure joy for all involved!…Read more »
Posted by Encore Creativity for Older Adults is a choral program that brings seniors together through music. Open to anyone over 55, it welcomes all voices, no auditions required. In the linked video, PBS NewsHour captures the joy, focus, and laughter in rehearsals. Participants say singing gives them purpose, connection, and energy. Research shows choral singing boosts…Read more »
Posted by It’s been hot around the country. So hot that a recent slip ‘n slide video went viral. A UPS driver came upon some teenagers having some summer fun, and he couldn’t resist! With great joy, he joined the kids, cooled off, and went on his way. Click the video below to see a good time!
Posted by Anyone who has been in Arizona for a bit knows that hiking in the summer is a really dangerous activity. Nobody knows that more than Colt Johnson and John Zeto Jr. In May 2024, Colt Johnson, a 27-year-old from Idaho, nearly died while hiking alone in Arizona’s Superstition Mountains during extreme heat. Retired firefighter, John Zeto…Read more »
Posted by Dennis Snyder has been waiting a long time for his high school diploma. As of this month, he’s officially a graduate of Muscatine High School in Muscatine, Iowa. He’s in the Class of 1963 . . . and the Class of 2025. Operation Recognition recognizes veterans like Snyder who never had the opportunity to graduate…Read more »
Posted by For Rob Mank, of CBS News, twenty years of parenting has flown by . . . well, that’s how he views it today. As the school year ended around the country and folks already begin to look to the fall, Rob and his wife are approaching the Empty Nest stage of life. He looks back…Read more »
Posted by We all have fears we are afraid to face. We all have fears that prevent us from doing things in life. And yet, facing our fears is the only way through them. Three-year-old Bridger faced his biggest fear to help his great grandmother after a serious fall in Strasburg, Colorado. His bravery is teaching adults a…Read more »
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