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The Carolina Marsh Tacky is a small horse brought to SC by Spanish explorers. It's an endangered breed.Environmental Awareness
Earth Month and Earth Day (April 22)
Earth Month was established in April 1970 and is non-political. It is a month intended to develop momentum for a full year's worth of work on improving the environment. In this collection, you can learn about ways you can be involved in helping our planet!
Earth Day also began in 1970 and is celebrated annually around the world on April 22. Various events are held worldwide to demonstrate support for environmental protection.
World Environmental Day (June 5)
World Environment Day is the United Nations day for encouraging worldwide awareness and action to protect our environment. It's celebrated annually on June 5.
World Car Free Day (Sept. 22)
This day encourages motorists to take a day off from driving your vehicle and find other ways to go places that will not hurt the environment.
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Carolina Marsh Tacky | Pee Dee Explorer
Indigenous Medicine | Pee Dee Explorer
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Exploring the applications of wild plants in traditional folk medicines
N.C. Zoo and Elephants Project | Project Discovery Revisited
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The North Carolina Zoo, located in Asheboro, NC, is one of only two state-owned and -operated zoos in the country. With 1,400 acres, it is also one of the largest in land area. The zoo, with its...
Research Vessel Palmetto, Part 2 | Project Discovery Revisited
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A marine artificial reef is an added substrate positioned on a flat, featureless, sandy ocean bottom. The reef is totally natural, with the exception of the structure on which it grows. Natural reefs...
Company President | Career Aisle
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The president of a specialty fiber company discusses his career path, education, and starting a business in the specialty synthetic fiber industry, using recycled items.
The Gates, Central Park, New York City | Artopia
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Christo and Jeanne-Claude have collaborated on works of art since 1961. Their most recent work is The Gates, Central Park, New York City, 1979-2005 . Although The Gates remained in Central Park for...
Butterflies at Riverbanks Zoo | Project Discovery Revisited
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In their new exhibit at Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Garden, butterflies are the “jewels of the sky.” A cloth-covered display lets in sun and rain, but doesn’t let the butterflies out. The plants in...
Topiary Garden
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Hedges and trees in Pearl's garden appear to flow and weave into one another, often making it difficult to see where one plant ends and another begins. The effect is created by tying the tips of...
Community Helping Artist | Palmetto Scene
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Kirkland Smith practices many forms of art, but recently she has focused her attention on her assemblage pieces, which are portraits, but instead of using oils, pastels, or paints, she uses recycled...
