The Heart is where we’ll be discussing endangered animals and topics pertaining to ecosystem conservation. We'll explore why these animals are important to their ecosystems, main threats to their survival and how we can help. More importantly, we’ll be making connections and bringing awareness to the fact that all of these topics, in some way, directly affect you and I and the world we’re living in.

Courtney Hallmark 11/9/21 Courtney Hallmark 11/9/21

Ocean Pollution: Is it really a big deal?

The answer is yes. Many people don’t realize just how fragile our ocean ecosystems have become. This blog entry contains information from scientific studies pointing out how and why ocean pollution is a direct threat to human health and survival.

Courtney Hallmark 10/22/21 Courtney Hallmark 10/22/21

Gray Bat

Bats, often referred to as "farmer’s best friend”, are very misunderstood animals. They are far more beneficial for our environment than you may realize.

Courtney Hallmark 10/7/21 Courtney Hallmark 10/7/21

Film Review of My Octopus Teacher

This film is different from any documentary you’ve ever seen. It tells a story and it’s an emotional rollercoaster that will make you question your perspective. It’s no wonder My Octopus Teacher has won 12 film awards, including an Oscar for “Best Documentary Feature”.

Courtney Hallmark 9/6/21 Courtney Hallmark 9/6/21

North Atlantic Right Whale

The North Atlantic Right Whale is the second largest animal on earth, one of the most endangered species in the world, and incredibly important to the health of our oceans. Losing this amazing animal would be detrimental to our environment.

Courtney Hallmark 8/28/21 Courtney Hallmark 8/28/21

Gray Wolf

These apex predators occupy less than 20 percent of their former range and until January 2020 they were protected by the Endangered Species Act for over 40 years.