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Happy #MonarchMonday!  Some states are starting to see caterpillars, so it’s a perfect time for a caterpillar identification refresh! Monarch caterpillars have a few look-alikes, making it more difficult to identify different species. Pictured are a black swallowtail caterpillar, a queen caterpillar, and a monarch caterpillar. An easy way to tell a queen and monarch apart is by the number of filaments. Monarchs have two sets, whereas queens have three. To differentiate between black swallowtails and monarchs, note the dots in the black swallowtail’s pattern versus the stripes of monarchs. What are your go-to ways of identifying caterpillars? #Monarch #MonarchButterfly #monarchcaterpillar #MorethanMonarchs #monarchhabitat #pollinatorhabitat #gardenformonarchs #Pollinators #Insects #PlantNative #PlantDiverse #PlantMilkweed #insectidentification

Uncover the hidden world of Cold War espionage, filled with intrigue and danger. Explore covert operations, high-stakes missions, betrayal, and geopolitical tension. #ColdWarEspionage #CovertOperations #HighStakesMissions #SecretWorld #ColdWarHistory #Espionage #SpyMissions #Intrigue #Geopolitics #HistoricalEspionage #ColdWarSecrets #InternationalSpying #HiddenOperations #HistoricalIntrigue #HistoricalMysteries

🌿 ANZAC Day Reflection: The Vital Role of Forests, Wood & Seeds in WWI! As we commemorate ANZAC Day, it's important to remember the soldiers and nature's significant role in the First World War. From the forests to the seeds, each element had a profound impact on the battleground. 🔎 Here’s what you need to know: 1️⃣ Forests as Resources: During the Great War, immense quantities of wood were sourced globally and used extensively across battlefronts, from building trenches to shoring up fortifications. This necessity drove the establishment of specialised forestry battalions to manage and harvest these critical resources. 2️⃣ Seeds of Remembrance: Post-war, seeds from the Gallipoli battlefields, specifically pinecones from trees like Pinus brutia and Pinus halepensis, were sent back to Australia. These seeds grew into trees that now stand as living memorials, symbolising resilience and remembrance. 3️⃣ Wood's Longevity: Interestingly, wood used in trench construction during the war has been remarkably preserved even after a century due to unique environmental conditions that protected it from common forms of decay. 📸 Today, as we honour those who served, we also reflect on how natural resources like wood played a crucial part in shaping military strategies and memorials. [Photo Credit: Australian War Museum] 🔗 Learn more about the intertwined fates of soldiers and natural resources during WWI: https://lnkd.in/gX7qXxxX 🗣️ #questionforgroup: How do you think using natural resources has shaped historical events? Share your views below! #anzacday #anzac #lestweforget #anzacday2025 #history #ww1 #forestry #militaryhistory #conservation #greatwar #remembrance #woodcentral #woodcentralau1 #naturalresources #warfare #environmentalimpact #war #legacy

🌺 Honoring Our Heroes: A Reflection on Remembrance Day and the Role of Canadian Agriculture in WWI and WWII 🌺 As we approach Remembrance Day, it’s a powerful time to pause, reflect, and honour the sacrifices made by those who fought to secure the freedom we enjoy today. Beyond the battlefields, Canada's contribution extended far into our communities, with Canadian agriculture playing a pivotal role in supporting the war effort in both World Wars. During WWI and WWII, Canadian farmers, ranchers, and fishers transformed their land and resources into lifelines for the Allied forces. They increased production under immense pressure, sending wheat, meat, dairy, fish, and canned goods overseas to nourish soldiers and support civilian populations, particularly in Britain. This contribution of food and agricultural resources was a crucial backbone for the war effort. It wasn’t just about feeding armies; it was about resilience, solidarity, and national pride. Canadian agriculture helped sustain Allied nations through some of the toughest times in history. Our farmers, many of whom faced rationing and personal sacrifice at home, rose to the challenge, working long hours in the fields, while their friends and family served abroad. Together, they demonstrated the power of unity, community, and hard work. Today, as we remember those who served, let’s also recognize the immense contribution of our agricultural sector during those challenging times. We owe them our gratitude and respect, for without their sacrifices—both on and off the battlefield—the course of history could have been very different. This Remembrance Day, let’s honour all who served, the fallen, and those whose quiet strength helped feed the fight for freedom. 🌹🇨🇦 If you would like to learn a bit more about #CanadianAgricultures contributions during #WW1 & #WW2, check out https://saifood.ca/news/ #RemembranceDay #CanadaRemembers #CanadianAgriculture #Legacy #History #Respect Post written by Savannah Gleim

Uncover the history of the broken dream of 40 acres and a mule after the Civil War. Learn about the promises made and the reality of reparations in this video. Learn about the unfulfilled promise of 40 acres and a mule after the Civil War. Discover the history, reparations, and Abraham Lincoln's role in this important part of American history. "40 acres and a mule" refers to a promise made during the Reconstruction era in the United States, following the Civil War. It originated from Special Field Orders No. 15, issued by Union General William Tecumseh Sherman in January 1865. The order aimed to redistribute land to newly freed African American families in the South, granting each family 40 acres of land and, in some cases, an army mule. However, this promise was largely unfulfilled, as President Andrew Johnson reversed Sherman's orders later that year, returning much of the land to its previous owners. The phrase has since become symbolic of the unfulfilled promises and the struggle for African American rights and reparations.

Grantee partner First Light has a collection of hundreds of books, essays and media compiled on their website informing how to do collaborative work better. "This collection of resources has helped our community learn from many perspectives over time and unlearn the foundational myths of dominant culture." This article is part of a series by The Atlantic called “Who Owns America’s Wilderness?” and can be found under the section "Conservation's role in Indigenous land taking" on the First Light website. "Return the National Parks to the Tribes—The jewels of America’s landscape should belong to America’s original peoples" by David Treuer, is a long-form article that traces the pervasive role of land theft in establishing the National Parks, and closes with a vision of how to move forward. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ggBtNtz Learn more about First Light: https://lnkd.in/dyhzKHV5 #SpiritualEcology #GranteePartner #Resources

The #EmuWar of #Australia (1932): when humans fought emus and lost #wildlife #SocialScience #History #WorldWarII #Emu #EmuWar #Australia #science #scicomm #stemeducation #sciencecommunication

This being Thanksgiving in the U.S., you may read a references to Benjamin Franklin having preferred the Wild Turkey over the Bald Eagle as the avian symbol of the then newly forming nation. The history of this old story is a bit more complex, as I explained in this short essay I published about it back in 2014. #history #books https://lnkd.in/gW9ndUx5

Another excellent piece from Steve! If you'd like to hear him talk about this issue, too, then be sure to listen to our Teach Medieval episode on it!! https://lnkd.in/eQ__qQ5t

Ant-mageddon in the Making! 🐜💥 Brace yourselves for an epic turf war of colossal proportions! A massive supercolony of Argentine ants dubbed the "California large," has established a sprawling 560-mile empire along the U.S. west coast. But this invading force faces a formidable challenger – a neighboring supercolony from Mexico, encroaching on their territory! Imagine millions upon millions of ants locked in a battle royale, fighting tooth and mandible for dominance. It's an invasion of biblical proportions, with these tiny creatures displaying a level of organization and coordination that would put military strategists to shame. While the outcome remains uncertain, one thing is clear: the victors of this ant war will reign supreme over a vast stretch of land, reshaping the ecological landscape as we know it. So, grab your popcorn and watch as nature's tiniest warriors clash in an epic showdown for the ages! Who will emerge victorious? The "California large" or the Mexican underdogs? Only time will tell in this gripping saga of ant-tagonism! 🔍🌍 #AntMageddon #TurfWar #EpicBattle #AntEmpire #CaliforniaLarge #MexicanUnderdogs #Antagonism #NatureWars #TinyWarriors #EcologicalClash #AntInvasion