There is quite a “buzz” about the arrival of the cicada Brood X in the Washington DC area right now. Last seen 17 years ago, billions of cicadas (1.5 million per acre) in Brood X will soon appear in 14 states, with DC, Maryland, and Virginia at the epicenter. When the...
The beginning of April is beautiful in Washington DC. The weather is gorgeous, the flowers are blooming, and nature seems almost to be showing off to get our attention. The cherry blossoms by the Tidal Basin are an especially stunning show. Part of the beauty of...
Oh Happy Day! By Beth Allgood, President, OneNature It was a long hike, and rugged. The Himalayan altitude was almost as breathtaking as the scenery, which became more stunning with every switchback turn. I had arrived in Bhutan two days before on my second trip to...
This Saturday, March 20th, is the International Day of Happiness. Every year I get excited about the launch of the World Happiness Report and other happiness policy related activities. This year I am even more excited because I get to join some fascinating women for...
On March 8th the world celebrated International Women’s Day. In the US, March is Women’s History Month. Of course, the need for a special day – or even a month – dedicated to women, shows that women’s achievements have not been highlighted to the...