It’s a double-whammy of rainforest animal celebrations. We are celebrating International Jaguar Day and World Anteater Day. As iconic species found in the rainforests of… Continue reading Celebrate the Rainforest with Sustainable Treats
Author: PJ Beaven
For my November Eating for Change Challenge, I tackled the Wheat Belly Detox—10 days going completely without any wheat, in any form. Now, in its… Continue reading Eating for Change Challenge- The Wheat Belly Detox
This past week, I had the wonderful opportunity to attend a conference centered around empathy and empathy research to promote conservation actions, held at the… Continue reading Developing Empathy and a Culture of Self-Care
I listened to a younger zookeeper complain about herself, and my heart went out to her. “I’ve been at my new zoo for three months,… Continue reading Better, Faster, Stronger at Your Job
It is World Kindness Day (thanks, Peppermint Narwhal for the notification). I love that we have a whole day dedicated to reminding us to be… Continue reading Live Long and Be Kind
Today is National Bison Day, and I don’t know if I’ve shared this before, but one of my favorite animals is the bison. I’ve never… Continue reading Bison: True Wisdom from the Animal Kingdom
My new pet project for 2023 is trying out different diets/eating lifestyles each month and reporting what worked, what didn’t work (for me), and my… Continue reading Eating for Change Challenge: Revolutionizing the Way We Eat
It’s Bat Week, a perfect time to celebrate our winged friends in the night sky. Last year I read The Secret Lives of Bats by… Continue reading Bat Week Special Zoo-notable- The Secret Lives of Bats
Today is International Sloth Day, and it would be a vast understatement to say I love these tree-dwelling mammals. I’ve learned a lot from sloths… Continue reading Life Lessons From A Sloth: The Benefits Of Living Green
It’s Mental Health Day! A day when we are supposed to focus on our mental health and well-being. Except, for most of us, that’s not… Continue reading Self-Care is Not a Beer After Work