In honor of loved ones who have passed away, organizers held their annual butterfly release at the Pelican Woods Cemetery and Nature Trail in Breezy Point in Minnesota.
Thanks to a connection at MyCity, who told me that in Indiana, the Nature Conservancy is helping preserve some prairie land in and around a cemetery...Seems as if both sides will benefit.
Rather than trap and remove a family of foxes that has made a den on the groups, operators of the Greenwood Cemetery in Orlando, Florida, have decided to let the foxes remain there, and warn visitors of their furry residents.
An unprecedented "invasion" of white-winged crossbills has birdwatchers flocking to area cemeteries that host large selections of mature pine, spruce, fir and hemlock trees. Taking full advantage is Lake View Cemetery in Cleveland, which is even hosting nature walks.
"Show me your cemeteries, and I will tell you what kind of people you have." -- Benjamin Franklin
Where do we go when we die? This blog explores the places where cemeteries and land use intersect, and examines what urban planners and thinkers, communities and others are doing (and not doing) about cemeteries.
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I am a retired journalist and adjunct professor of journalism. I studied GIS, and I have blogged about cemeteries and land use, urban issues, and honey. All views expressed are those of the author alone.