Alisha Yocum Every April, Earth Day inspires millions to raise awareness about environmental issues and take meaningful action to protect our planet. This year, the Thurmont Regional Library teamed up with the Thurmont Green Team to host the annual Thurmont Green Fest, celebrating the theme “Wings of Change: Birds, Butterflies, and Bees.” Fox Haven Farm…

James Rada, Jr. As the weather warms up, you might start to hear a buzzing as bees emerge from their hives to seek out pollen to create honey. They have spent the winter in their hives, clustered together, using their body heat to maintain warmth. With the outflow of bees, you might also notice people…

Christine Schoenemann (Maccabee) Misunderstood But Beautiful (Part 2): Tall Natives and Useful Pests I just got in from collecting Japanese beetles from wild evening primrose flowers, which are growing throughout my property. By 7:00 a.m., the bees are already busy on the yellow flowers, and the beetles are just waking up. Slowly, I knock them…