7 surprising solstice facts, celebrate pollinator week, summer forecast

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Daily Newsletter for Thursday, June 20, 2019

bee and flower
It is a sultry day; the sun has drunk
The dew that lay upon the morning grass;
There is no rustling in the lofty elm
That canopies my dwelling, and its shade
Scarce cools me. All is silent, save the faint
And interrupted murmur of the bee,
Settling on the sick flowers, and then again
Instantly on the wing.
–William Cullen Bryant (1794–1878)
Thursday, June 20, 2019
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Solstice Facts You May Not Know

 7 Facts About the June Solstice
If you ask friends what happens on the summer solstice (this Saturday), they’re likely to say it’s the longest day of the year. But let’s learn something new. Bob Berman lists 7 cool (or, is it “hot”?) solstice facts. See how many you know!
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Summer 2019 Forecast

 2019 Summer Forecast: Hotter Temps Out West, Rain for Others
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Celebrate Pollination Week

 10 Ways You Can Help Pollinators in Your Backyard
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