Monarch butterflies are facing some serious threats. Over the past 20 years, Monarch caterpillars only eat Milkweed plants! their populations in the eastern United States have declined 80-90%, likely due to a combination of a decline in milkweed populations, mortality during migration, and climate change [1]. Monarch caterpillars require what's known as a host plant, which is a specific plant that an organism needs to survive. In this case, monarch butterflies will only lay their eggs on...

The Hartford High economics class presented pitches for businesses that they have been developing during the semester. Matt Stuart, co-owner and co-founder of Rooted Gardens, recently participated in a classroom exercise at Hartford High School that emulated the popular "Shark Tank" format. Matt was invited by Mr. Douglas Anton, an economics teacher, to visit the class and provide feedback on business plans developed by his students. These businesses are then funded by the school with real...

Well, if you've taken a look outside recently, you may have noticed things are a little crispy. We just experienced our 1st (in VT) and...