Unveiling Tennessee’s Natural Wonders: A Journey Through The Volunteer State’s Wild Heart

As dawn broke over the Smoky Mountains, the mist hung low over the valleys, cradling the vibrant colors of the wildflowers that dotted the landscape. Birds sang in jubilant symphony, their notes echoing across the hills, while a solitary deer grazed quietly on the dew-kissed grass. It is a scene that embodies the essence of Tennessee—a state rich with diverse wildlife and breathtaking natural beauty that beckons nature enthusiasts from near and far. With lush forests and flourishing wildlife habitats, Tennessee is a haven for those who seek adventure and tranquility amid nature’s splendor.

From the towering peaks of … Continue

Sweat Bees And Stories | Field Notes | Parks Canada

This YouTube video was produced by Parks Canada.

Join Parks Canada scientists and a team of Mi’kmaq Earth Keepers as they venture to Sable Island National Park Reserve to research the endemic Sable Island Sweat Bee. A vital pollinator for the island, the bee is found nowhere else in the world and is classified as threatened under Canada’s Species at Risk Act.

Parks Canada is working with partners—including the Sable Island Institute, the Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History, the University of Manitoba and Brock University, and the Mi’kmaq Earth Keepers—to better understand the biology of the bee. And … Continue