Indiana became the 19th state when it was admitted into the union in 1816. When Indiana first became a U.S. state, it was still mainly inhabited by indigenous people. Indigenous… Read More
By Oak Simmons 3 days ago
Oak Simmons is a naturalist and writer based in the temperate rainforests of the Washington coast. Their favorite ways to spend time are hiking, swimming outdoors, and foraging wild mushrooms and herbs. They are inspired by the richness of the more-than-human world and grateful to be one of the many creatures who inhabit and and co-create it.
Indiana became the 19th state when it was admitted into the union in 1816. When Indiana first became a U.S. state, it was still mainly inhabited by indigenous people. Indigenous… Read More
By Oak Simmons 3 days ago
Utah is a state in the Mountain West region of the United States. It shares a border with Colorado to the east, Wyoming to the northeast, Idaho to the north,… Read More
By Oak Simmons 3 days ago
Stand by Me is a classic American coming-of-age film set in the fictional town of Castle Rock, OR. The iconic 1986 film by director Rob Reiner features young actors starring… Read More
By Oak Simmons 2 weeks ago
Flowers are a beautiful and ecologically beneficial choice for any garden. People and pollinators alike appreciate these colorful and fragrant plants. Perennial flowers in particular are gifts that keep on… Read More
By Oak Simmons 2 weeks ago
Louisiana is home to an incredible diversity of animals and plants. This unique state was largely formed by sediment that washed down the Mississippi River. As a result of its… Read More
By Oak Simmons 2 weeks ago
Around the world, the arrival of spring means the reappearance of butterflies emerging from their winter dormancy. Butterflies are an incredibly old and common animal, dating back to the Paleocene… Read More
By Oak Simmons 3 weeks ago