Aquariums and zoos often describe themselves as educational institutions. For example, the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, located in New Orleans, Louisiana, is part of the Audubon Nature Institute, which states as its mission: We serve our visitors, our community and our world as an educational resource, an environmental guardian, a leader in economic development…
Month: July 2016
Birding Maine – Looking for Snowy Owls in Scarborough Marsh
In 2013, the northern United States was in the midst of an irruption. No, that isn’t a typo; an “irruption” is a sudden increase in a species’ population, usually due to surges or crashes in food supplies. The winter of 2013-2014 was just one of those crazy years for Snowy Owls. Areas that had one…
Florida State Parks – Fort George Island Cultural State Park
As I pulled up to Fort George Island Cultural State Park, the impressive Ribault Club caught my eye first. Painted a brilliant white, the club sports yellow doors and window frames, along with green shutters that matched the large live oaks and other trees on its grassy lawn. Read the rest at Firsthand Florida Fun!
E. Zambello Writing and Art 