Fascinating Facts of Nature

Discover the hidden depths of sunflowers! Beyond their beauty, they symbolize loyalty, tracking the sun's path across the sky. Just like these majestic blooms, we're reminded to stand tall, face the sun, and let our inner beauty shine.

Did you know? Pearls emerge from healed wounds. When a grain of sand enters an oyster, nacre cells diligently layer to protect it, resulting in the creation of exquisite pearls. It's a poignant reminder that adversity can birth beauty, God never allows pain without a purpose.

Did you know that the average human body is 60% water? It's more than just a statistic; water is the essence of life, ensuring every cell maintains its molecular shape.

Have you ever wondered about the marvels of eggs? Learn more about their natural shield, the "bloom" layer, and how it keeps them fresh for weeks.

Did you know coconuts are classified as a seed, fruit, and nut? Nature is very versatile!

Feeding Future Generations

God provided agricultural land to be used to grow food for people and animals. Wheat, corn, livestock, fruits, and vegetables are all grown on the land. Land is a precious resource that we cannot afford to take for granted. We must teach our children and grandchildren a way of life that values and improves nature and all creation. Future generations of plants, animals, and people need and depend on soil health. Soil needs to be alive and working at its full potential to continue the process of life.

Nature is for You

Take a moment to appreciate the beauty of God's nature around you!From a snowflake's delicate designs to the mountains' vastness, every part of nature is alive, growing, and changing. Let's never stop learning and exploring the wonders of God's changing world.

Seasons Change

February 2nd was Groundhog Day and nature's old sage, Punxsutawney Phil, predicted six more weeks of winter. How do you feel about his forecast? This quirky American tradition reminds us to embrace the changing seasons and look forward to warmer days ahead.

Fun Animal Facts

- Crocodiles cannot stick out their tongues like you can.

- A shrimp's heart is in its head.

- Tigers have striped skin, not just striped fur.

- Bats are the only mammals that can fly.

- The ostrich has eyes about the size of billiard balls. The eyes take up most of the room in the skull, making the brain smaller than either one of the eyeballs.

Thank a Bat

You probably already know that bats gobble up huge amounts of insects, but I bet you never stopped to think how much money this saves humanity.

It's estimated that these nocturnal bug-eating machines save US farmers over 3 billion dollars on pesticides every year, because they're so good at what they do!

Say "thanks" to the next bat you see; he's a powerful ally in our agricultural economy.