It might come as a surprise that the “National Park City” designation does not refer to a city run by park rangers and bison, where the mayor is each city’s unique but oddly similar version of the red hat man, and local government is headed up by our pals over at The National Park Service. Although that sounds like a good time as any, you might want to think twice before putting ideas into our heads. A National Park City is a little more along the lines of celebrating increased access to nature and investing a good amount of time and resources into the sustainable coexistence of its residents — humans, animals, and plants alike. The good news is North America just got its first: Chattanooga, Tennessee. A place that has dedicated itself to weaving nature into even its most urban streets by making life a little greener, wilder, and overall healthier for everyone involved. No red hat man yet, but off to a good start. Put it on the bucket list, Sally.
25 minutes of David Attenborough being David Attenborough.
The Brightest Star
Imagine dedicating your entire life to studying something that can’t be seen. And we're being serious. One of the reasons why trailblazing astronomer Vera Rubin is being honored by the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum is for revealing the universe’s hidden mass.
Don’t Touch the Wallpaper
There’s a museum in London where no one will tell you to be quiet or kick you out for following your intrusive urge to touch the extra rare trinkets. The toxic Victorian wallpaper is off limits, though. Take that, mom.
Flow Farmers Market: Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale friends, this one’s for you. Join us for another Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Flow Farmers Market. Local musicians, the freshest produce from Mary’s garden down the street, and 17 vendors and counting. Plus a little something for the kids. Bring your neighbors, bring your friends. Don’t forget the tote bags.
Other Good News & Happenings
A toast to a man who was probably born straight out of the ocean itself — happy birthday, Jacques Cousteau.
Somewhere to go. Faeries not fairies.
The story of Jaws, 50 years later. Shark in the pond on July 10th.
Hey, we’re hiring — join the team.
Making plants dance with Auntie Flo. “Put your left leaf here, put your right leaf here.”
