In this edition of What’s Up, we will see what interesting objects are in the night sky this month and read about one of the most famous telescopes on earth (or at least it would be one of the most famous if it were actually on this planet). Venus is still looking very prominent in... Read More
Earth Day celebrations involve both the head and the heart. In addition to learning about our environment, many look to express their love for nature, appreciation of humans’ relationship to the rest of the world, grief for environmental degradation, and hope for the future. To communicate both environmental science and the powerful connection we feel... Read More
On April 22, 1970, 8 years after Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring was published, 1 year after a fire on the Cuyahoga River (then a common occurrence) gained national attention, and several months before the official creation of the Environmental Protection Agency, the United States observed the first Earth Day. After the idea for a nationwide... Read More
FIVE CREATIVE WAYS TO CELEBRATE OUR EARTH As we celebrate our beautiful home, planet Earth, and the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, we are uniquely in a set of circumstances where we are staying home as much as possible. Even from home we can appreciate the natural beauty that offers rich lessons in so many... Read More
All around the world people are staying at home, and many—even some who have shown little interest in past years—are desperate to garden. Growing your own food is a balm for the anxious mind. Plus, you don’t have to strap on a facemask to get food from your backyard! It is always fresh, and undeniably... Read More
Astronomically the start of spring this year was March 19th. Normally the first day of spring falls on March 20th or 21st. This was the first time in 124 years that spring fell so early. The spring equinox is the day that astronomers mark as the first day of spring and it is simply one... Read More
The Boys and Girls Club helps kids grow. It helps them grow as people, but it also helps them grow fruits and vegetables, and a new community garden will provide an opportunity for them to do so using better tools with more space. Dean Young, Executive Director of the Boys and Girls Club of Easton... Read More