Americorps volunteers in Southeast Idaho conduct pollinator surveys to assess the health of butterfly and bumblebee populations, which are vital for local ecosystem health and crop yields. The research links pollinator data to flowering plant availability, revealing trends that underscore the importance of maintaining diverse plant communities to support these species throughout the seasons.

Humanity has built marvels of technology, engineering, and intellectual prowess. We have accomplished incredible things. Our collective intelligence astounds us. Yet, in our pursuit of progress, we often overlook the intricate relationships of the natural world – a world we do not fully understand or hope to control. Perhaps it’s time to humble ourselves and…

Jacklyn Frank is a retired teacher and the former chair of the Barbuda Council. In 2018 she and John Mussington began a legal battle against the government of Antigua and Barbuda for the construction of an airport. Speaking on behalf of an outraged and shell-shocked community she said, “If we accept what’s being done, we…

Calm Before the Storm When the reports said that another hurricane was building in the Atlantic it was no surprise. My family checked the weather every morning with a practiced wariness built on decades of Caribbean hurricane seasons. When the predicted track directed it over our little mooring in St. Thomas, United States Virgin Islands…