Your #Friday break from doom scrolling... . . . A walk in nature can soothe your troubled mind. . . . #nature #GoWithTheFlow

Did you know? Ladybug larvae are beneficial, alligator-like insects that are voracious predators, feeding on hundreds of aphids, mites and scale. They look spiky, black-and-orange, do not bite humans and consume more pests than ladybugs. #animals #nature #nospray

Your #Friday break from doom scrolling... . . . A chirodectes macularus squid says Hi! . . . #nature #animals #GoWithTheFlow

Scientists successfully regenerated a 32,000-year-old Arctic flower, Silene stenophylla, from frozen tissue found in Siberian permafrost. It is the oldest plant ever brought back to life. Discovered in ancient squirrel burrows 124 feet down! https://t.co/tOQP25BcnJ #nature

Your #Friday break from doom scrolling... . . . A mama bears and her cubs sleep under the stars. . . . #nature #mentalhealth #breathe

Shelf life for #solar panels may not be 20 years - a ploy by the fossil industry? If you've decided not to get them because of the limit, think again. This makes the case for solar stronger! #cleanenergy #SustainableLiving #sustainable https://t.co/y9S9DlECHh

Orcas aka killer whales => ...have excellent vision both above and below water, with dark brown irises the size of a cow's (2 inches). They have dichromatic vision, perceiving blues and greens, and use a special oily tear film to protect against salt water. #animals #nature

Robins are not exactly the harbingers of #spring, as some stay year-round and do not migrate. Although some do fly south. We've had gangs of robins eating all the pyracantha berries. #animals #nature

Did you know? . . . Snowy owls are diurnal, meaning they hunt during the day. Their white camouflage is like a tactical suit for broad daylight hits. Males are mostly white, females and juveniles have brown bars and spots. #animals #nature #ThursdayThoughts #thursdayvibes

Did you know? . . . Watching animals emerge from winter hibernation to forecast weather has roots in German tradition. Pennsylvania Germans substituted the #groundhog, and #PunxsutawneyPhil was born. #GroundhogsDay #GroundhogDay

Stop buying plastic! In the 80s, the plastic industry, comprised of major oil companies, began an aggressive – and deceptive – campaign to convince the public that we could recycle our way out of the plastic waste crisis. US recycling rate now = 5%. https://t.co/t0REHqcsM1

Take a break from #doomscrolling. Look around and find what's positive. Move towards that. #WednesdayMotivation #Wednesdayvibe

. . . I hope your #NewYear is the...#GOAT𓃵 ! Wishing you fresh foliage, horns long enough to scratch that itch... ...and of course, cake. #NewYear2026 #FridayVibes #FridayFeeling

Merry Christmas! In Sweden, people believed the #Yule #goat to be an invisible spirit that would appear before #Christmas. The goat eventually took on the role of gift giver and is sometimes seen alongside #Santa, who is called Jultomten. #folklorethursday

Tons of robins in our backyard, eating pyracantha (firethorn) berries right now. Cool eyes! 🐦👁️❤️

The #astrology sign Capricorn is a... ...#goat because... Ancient Bezoar and Alpine ibex have mating seasons that straddle the #WinterSolstice. #HappySolstice!

Happy #WinterSolstice! In Iceland, on winter solstice, the boundary between worlds thins, making elves (Huldufólk) active. They require gifts like porridge, ale and candles or will cause mischief and play pranks all year.

Got #Christmas lights? Use LEDs - you can leave the lights on all night with little guilt. For older incandescent displays or inflatables, turn them off at night to save $$. Or, switch to solar power to enjoy it all without a second thought. https://t.co/r7sncje7t4

Try NOT spending your hard earned money on useless stuff this #holiday season that end up in a landfill. Mindless #consumerism contributes to a host of #environmental problems like deforestation, pollution. “Climate change has less to do with carbon than with capitalism."

Did you know? Wild turkeys nearly went extinct due to habitat loss and overhunting. Populations dropped to 30,000 by the '30s. Through conservation efforts and habitat restoration, wild turkey populations have rebounded dramatically. #HappyThanksgiving #HAPPYTURKEYDAY