We were flying. The water and waves beneath us were nothing but elements to speed us faster, and the shoreline quickly slipped away as our boat motor powered us forward. It was hard not toContinue reading
Tag: conservation
It’s Time to Stand Up for the Manatees
I have always loved manatees. When I was a kid, I left a zoo with a stuffed manatee that I still have in my old room at my parents’ house. Yet, it was years beforeContinue reading
Night and Day at Sandy Creek Park
It isn’t often that I have a chance to visit a local park at night. First, darkness creeps me out a little. Second, I’m generally not allowed in parks after sunset. Last Monday however, myContinue reading
Not Only Scientifically Critical but also Unbelievably Cute: The Lemurs of the Duke Lemur Center
It was chilly when I pulled up to the Duke Lemur Center. I’m from Maine, so normally when cold confronts my daily activities I actively fight back by layering jackets and hats and scarves andContinue reading