Medicinal Fruits from Chile’s Rainforest The ark swayed in the sea near where the country of Chile and home of the Selva Valdiviana rainforest used to exist. Annie and LJ were here to assess the condition and depth of the water for Gabriel, the leader of the survivors of the…

Medicinal Fruits from Chile’s Rainforest The ark swayed in the sea near where the country of Chile and home of the Selva Valdiviana rainforest used to exist. Annie and LJ were here to access the condition and depth of the water for Gabriel, the leader of the survivors of the…

“Welcome to the annual Crunchy Summer Salad contest. Today we have some amazing amateur chefs presenting their version of the best summer salad,” said Cassie. “There are five principal categories of salads; green, vegetable, pasta, legumes or grains, meat, poultry or seafood, and fruit. Each provides nutritional benefits unique to…

The horned owl stared implacably at Annie and LJ as they slowly walked beneath his home. The Tipu tree provided a high canopy and dense foliage, perfect for a nesting owl. During spring, its yellow flowers blossomed, creating a cascading sun-drenched corona. …

The horned owl stared implacably at Annie and LJ as they slowly walked beneath his home. The Tipu tree provided a high canopy and dense foliage, perfect for a nesting owl. During spring, its yellow flowers blossomed, creating a cascading sun-drenched corona. …

Put down roots for you, the birds, bees, and planet earth “This way, this way,” shouted LJ as he waved an orange flag to guide the truck driver bringing tree saplings into the parking lot. He pulled his cap down lower over his eyes; although it was early morning, the…

If it Grows, You will Glow The bird raced across the backyard, stopping when it caught sight of Annie on the meditation platform. Annie opened her eyes, “Mr. Roadrunner, you’re not going to have Mr. Gecko for breakfast. He’s my guest because he’s keeping the insects and mosquitos at bay,”…

Mount Diablo in the early morning was alternately shades of deep purple, violet, and that shade of green unique to the Pacific Coast mountain range in Northern California. Its snowcap was a sparkling reminder winter wasn’t over just yet. The Bumble Bee bicycle club members rode single-file on the mountain’s…

Eat healthily, save your life and planet earth “You love me!” exclaimed Annie. LJ laughed, “How do you know?” “Because I can taste all the love you poured into this amazing Breakfast Burrito. It tastes so good!” “Yup, that was the intention and the motivation,” he said, putting a lunch…