While March may best be known for St. Patrick’s Day and the onset of spring, the third month also carries the charitable burden of being named Red Cross Month. Since Clara Barton established the organization in 1881, the existence of the American Red Cross has depended upon publicity and spontaneous monetary support as individuals heard … [Read more…]
Many of our preserves participate in holiday charities. One popular charity is Toys for Tots. Check with your preserve to see if they are participating. In the meantime – here’s a bit of history on this wonderful charity. In 1947 Diane Hendricks asked her husband, Bill, a major with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves in … [Read more…]
No, that’s not a typo. This month, men across the world will sport moustaches and transform the month of November to “Movember”, a time to raise awareness for men’s health, including prostate cancer and other cancers that affect men. Men will grow mustaches in November to show support for the cause, thus making November, “Movember”. … [Read more…]