It’s Back-to-School Time! Summer vacation is winding down, and parents and students are preparing for the return of schedules, studying, homework, tests, and extracurricular activities. Some kids are changing schools or going off to college, others are returning to a familiar environment with new teachers and new expectations.

August 15th is on the Days of the Year Calendar as National Relaxation Day. This day was introduced by a 9 year-old grandson of the founder of Chase’s Calendar of Annual Events. 

August is National Wellness Month, and it is a great time to think about what your Wellness goals are. Wellness means various things to different people. For many people, wellness means physical fitness, holistic care, happiness, relaxation, emotional balance, stress reduction, quality of life and spiritual health. However, many people agree that wellness is more than just being free from illness. The concept of wellness has come to mean practicing a proactive way of living. Everyone has their own definition of Wellness, and the only one that should matter to you - is yours.

Having goals for things we want and working towards them is an important part of being human. The path towards our goals may not always run smoothly or be easy, but having goals, big or small, is part of what makes life good. It gives us a sense of meaning and purpose, points us in the direction we want to go, and gets us interested and engaged, all of which are good for our overall happiness.

It just so happens that this is National Moth Week. National Moth Week celebrates the beauty, life cycles, and habitats of moths. People of all ages and abilities are encouraged to learn about, observe, and document moths in their backyards, parks, and neighborhoods.

This world-wide event offers everyone, everywhere a unique opportunity to become a Citizen Scientist and contribute scientific data about moths. Through partnerships with major online biological data depositories, participants can help map moth distribution and provide needed information on other life history aspects around the globe.