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Spinning tales about the evolution of medicine from plants. Indigenous Native Americans developed natural remedies extracted from plants to mitigate illnesses
Spinning tales about GMO food and whether food should be altered by humans? Some experts maintain that GMO (genetically modified organism) food will improve and increase nourishment for a growing global population.
One of the products that revolutionized the world was paper. Communication was transformed from painting on cave walls to writing on paper surfaces.
Dedicated Americans have saved and protected certain areas of our country for all to appreciate. As Woody Guthrie (1912-1967) declares in song, “This Land Is Your Land.”
In our country, Native Americans were the first trappers. They were skilled at knowing the habits of animals.
Many of Florida’s wild creatures occupy natural habitats, but some venture among people. In recent years, these encounters have become more prevalent due to human encroachment upon pristine territories.
Domesticated horses, dogs and pigeons have been indispensable to our societies.
In the past, animal skins were processed to provide essentials such as shelter, clothing and footwear. Today, they often are produced as luxury items.
Archaeologists suggest corn, or maize, was domesticated from wild grass known as teosinte around 10,000 years ago in Mexico. Eventually, explorers introduced this agricultural treasure to the Old World.
Wild creatures are inadvertently harmed when humans apply poison baits, pesticides and insecticides or discard trash inadequately. Yet, there are safe alternatives.
Spinning tales about tracking devices for wild animals, vertebrates and invertebrates are vital to the planet. To ensure their survival, various devices are placed on these creatures to obtain and analyze invaluable information on habitat, movement, migration, mortality and more.
Spinning tales about products from trees as forests cover around 30 percent of the planet’s land surface.
Spinning tales about sand and how the supply of sand seems infinite. Certainly, the planet is laden with this natural resource. It is found in riverbeds, beaches, ocean bottoms, farmlands, forests and deserts.
Spinning tales about the killdeer, which is an attractive shore bird. Both male and female are similar: brown and white coloration with distinctive black bands on the breast and head. Yet, the piercing call, after which it is named, frequently confirms its identity.
Spinning tales about top sugar crops. In this country, sugar crops benefit the economy. They provide trade, labor, beneficial or enjoyable by-products, and sweet edibles.
The mighty oak often is symbolic of strength and nobility. This is a keystone species because it supports other species in an ecosystem. There are about 90 oak varieties native to the United States.
Native Americans treasured the land, its inhabitants and its goods. The Arapaho cautioned, "Take only what you need and leave the land as you found it."
Certain animals express themselves in dance. This behavior might be intended for mating or communicating, or it might be rhythmic release.
Plants are essential to life. They contribute in special ways. Even weeds can enrich the soil or prevent erosion.
Historically, wild animals accessories were utilized to decorate headdresses. This practice was feasible when animals were plentiful.
Spinning tales about wildlife encounters since wild animals are unpredictable and consequently threatening.
Spinning tales about protecting Florida wildlife and environments. In Florida, there is concern for all wildlife whether is it a flourishing, threatened or an endangered animal or plant.
Spinning tales about water since our most precious resource is water, which is the driving force of survival.
Spinning tales about insect pests. Beautiful birds and butterflies invade Florida. Unfortunately, so do insect pests.
Spinning tales about prescribed burns. Efforts are ongoing to utilize prescribed (controlled) burns to inhibit catastrophic wildfires.
Spinning tales about the Florida Crackers, who were pioneer, backwoods settlers who arrived in our future state around 1763. This came after the Spanish interior colonialization efforts had ceased. They often were of Celtic (Scots-Irish) and British descent.
Spinning tales about mud daubers, which are solitary wasps. They do not live in colonies, as compared to social wasps such as yellow jackets.
Spinning tales about the grasshopper and similar insects. Grasshoppers are commonly misidentified with other insects. Similarities in body structure, camouflage coloration, antennae for touch or smell, behavior, singing calls (often by the male) or other attributes might bewilder the observe…
The sixth annual Charlie Corbeil Conservation Awards, sponsored by the Viera Voice and Preserve Brevard, were held April 14 at the Brevard Zoo.
Hundreds flocked to the Ritch Grissom Memorial Wetlands in Viera on April 13 and 14 for the 10th annual Viera Wetlands Nature Festival.
Spinning tales about the messengers of spring. Spring is a time of rejuvenation. Typically, this season is announced by messengers such as animals and flowers.
The sixth annual Charlie Corbeil Conservation Awards, sponsored by the Viera Voice and Preserve Brevard, will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. April 14 at the Brevard Zoo.
Spinning tales about feeding and sheltering wild birds. People feed and house wild birds to observe and preserve nature.
Spinning tales about birds, who are among are the most resilient and vital creatures.
Spinning tales about the rattlesnake. From deserts to woodlands, the rattlesnake, native to the Americas, is a feared reptile.
Spinning tales about flowers. Natural works of art, flowers are composed of exquisite modified leaves.
Spinning tales about birds featured in songs.
Large aquatic birds, the anhinga and the double-crested cormorant (Florida cormorant, subspecies) are regularly misidentified. They are approximately the same size and color.
The only bear in Florida is the Florida black bear, a subspecies of the American black bear.
Throughout Florida, wild hogs (feral hogs or swine) abound.
Antlers, horns and tusks are essential animal appendages. They enable dominance, defense, courtship displays, foraging or moving objects. In the deer family (cervids) — deer, caribou (reindeer), elk, and moose — nature provides antlers (racks).
The fourth annual Charlie Corbeil Conservation Awards will celebrate the accomplishments of five impressive conservation leaders from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 13 at the Heritage Isle Clubhouse Ballroom in Viera.
The Viera Wetlands Nature Festival is sponsored by The Viera Company and Viera Community Institute to help raise funds in support of public access and environmental management programs at the Viera Wetlands.
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The Color Me Healthy 5K is just one of many charitable races in Brevard.
The vibrant red northern cardinal graces holiday cards.
