butterflies

Monarch butterflies are in trouble; Here’s how you can help

Close your eyes for a moment and imagine a butterfly. My money says the fluttering insect you’re envisioning has black-veined, reddish-orange wings outlined with white specks — the iconic attributes of our beloved American monarch butterfly. Unfortunately, the species, which…

Mississippi Aquarium creates pollinator garden

Mississippi Aquarium has created a pollinator garden on campus. The garden contains native and pollinator-friendly plants that provide milkweed, nectar, and shelter for monarchs throughout their annual reproductive and migratory cycles.…

Burial garments for angel babies

It’s always a sad situation for a mother to lose a child, but especially shortly after birth. While nothing can soothe a mother in that instance, the Southern Grace Angelic Gowns nonprofit organization is looking to help in a small…