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WINSTON WEEKLY©[1] August 3, 2025 Vol. 3, No. 31 CLASSROOM CONNECTIONS[2] As parents, teachers, children, and others prepare for school, August’s theme is all about classrooms. Effective classroom management helps navigate the ebb and flow of daily differences. Classroom management techniques include:   3 C’s: Connection, consistency, and compassion. 4 B’s: Be Respectful, Be Responsible,… Read more

WINSTON WEEKLY©[1] July 27, 2025 Vol. 3, No. 30 WILDLIFE CONSERVATION[2] North Carolina’s forest management program is primarily focused on wildlife. From beaver and deer management to the Safe Harbor Program for North Carolina’s Red-cockaded woodpecker (RCW), the state’s partnership with private landowners ensures safe wildlife habitats. Nearly 500,000 beavers feed primarily on tree bark,… Read more

WINSTON WEEKLY©[1] July 20, 2025 Vol. 3, No. 29 PLANTATION SNIPPETS[2] What makes a plantation rather than a farm? In North Carolina, the answers are as varied as the plantations and the farms. Historically, farms focused on subsistence agriculture, and plantations focused on cash crops. Others claim that plantations are only those consisting of at… Read more

WINSTON WEEKLY©[1] July 13, 2025 Vol. 3, No. 28 LESSONS FROM DURHAM[2] In the aftermath of the December 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, California Governor Culbert Olson and Fourth Army Commander Lieutenant General John DeWitt canceled Pasadena’s annual Rose Bowl parade and game over concerns of a Japanese attack on the west coast. Less… Read more

WINSTON WEEKLY©[1] July 6, 2025 Vol. 3, No. 27 WHITE SQUIRREL INSTITUTE[2] There’s much to love about North Carolina, and thus July’s theme will focus on the rich history and wonders of the state. The impetus for this month’s theme was a white squirrel darting across Course 1 at Pinehurst Golf Course. Although North Carolina’s… Read more

WINSTON WEEKLY©[1] June 29, 2025 Vol. 3, No. 26 ZOO IDAHO[2] The roots of Zoo Idaho began in a trailer in 1932. Formerly known as the Pocatello Zoo and Ross Park Zoo, Zoo Idaho is home to animals of the Intermountain West. Pocatello, known as “Gate City,” has a rich history. Located in the western… Read more

WINSTON WEEKLY©[1] June 22, 2025 Vol. 3, No. 25 DOWN UNDER[2] The Sea Life Aquarium in Darling Harbour, Sydney, Australia, features more than 300 species, including Pig, a rescued dugong. Pig is only one of three dugongs held in captivity worldwide, following two unsuccessful attempts at release back into the wild. He was originally rescued… Read more

WINSTON WEEKLY©[1] June 15, 2025 Vol. 3, No. 24 GREEK ROOTS[2] On this Father’s Day, it is unlikely many of us will think of Aristotle, the Father of Zoology. His philosophical reflections regarding his study of animals and science provide the foundation for many modern zoos. Although Aristotle lived in Lebos for only two years,… Read more

WINSTON WEEKLY©[1] June 8, 2025 Vol. 3, No. 23 GREAT PLAINS[2] The “campus” in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is part of the fascinating area known as the Great Plains. The campus, approximately five hours from Mount Rushmore, includes the Butterfly House & Aquarium and the Great Plains Zoo. Consisting of a large saltwater aquarium, a… Read more

WINSTON WEEKLY©[1] June 1, 2025 Vol. 3, No. 22 ABOVE, AHEAD, AND BELOW[2] June is not as much a theme as it is a focus on the role of zoos and aquariums. Throughout this month, a few will be highlighted. Zoos and aquariums afford opportunities to look above, ahead, and below, leading to a greater… Read more