Katie Critchfield

Written by Katie Critchfield

The bits of sea glass now giving Glass Beach its name have been largely smoothed out over time as a result of oceanic activity, allowing them to be touched and even turned into new pieces of art.

Places

Glass Beach, California

A re-created Huron (Wendat) village in Milton, Ontario, Canada.

Society

The Huron People

A Canadian lynx.

Environment

Canadian Lynx Facts

Garnet is a desirable gem to own due to its unique geometric designs and shiny aesthetics. Garnet's hardness also makes it useful for polishing other materials.

Environment

What is Garnet?

The sight of an American Badger is a scary experience for the prey it digs up from out of the earth.

Environment

American Badger Facts: Animals of North America

Whether on its back or its front, the "Endangered" Sea otter is a proficient swimmer, and a classic family attraction in aquariums and in the wild alike.

Environment

Sea Otter Facts: Animals of the Oceans

As a sign of unity, the Licoln Memorial was constructed from Marble sourced from all around the United States, built in a Classical architectural style.

Environment

What Is Marble?

Saint Patrick's Basilica, in Fremantle, Western Australia, is constructed from limestone, a sedimentary rock with many uses in daily human life and natural ecosystems.

Environment

What is Limestone?

Mature Eurasian wolf in the wilds of Belarus.

Environment

Eurasian Wolf Facts: Animals of Europe

Select Eurasian brown bears have been recorded as weighing more than 1,000 pounds.

Environment

Eurasian Bear Facts: Animals of Europe

A sable peeking out of its den, built into the forest floor.

Environment

Sable Facts - Animals of Asia

A polished lapis lazuli rock.

Environment

What Is Lapis Lazuli?

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