Since 1970, Earth Day has been an annual call to action to protect the planet. Last year, over 1 billion individuals in more than 190 countries took action on Earth Day.  The theme this year is “invest in our planet.” As Earthday.org says, “…We need to act (boldly), innovate (broadly), and implement (equitably). It’s going to take all of us. All in. Businesses, governments, and citizens — everyone accounted for, and everyone accountable. A partnership for the planet.” A key...Read More

According to legend, the axolotl is the Aztec god of fire and lightning, Xolotl. This god was often depicted as a dog-like creature. Fearing banishment or death from the other gods, Xolotl transformed himself into an axolotl and fled into Lake Xochimilco. This story is how the axolotl got its name, which means “water dog” (atl for water and xolotl for dog). The axolotl (pronounced ACK-suh-LAH-tuhl) may not be a transformed god, but these unique salamanders are quite interesting in...Read More