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Environmental journalist Ben Goldfarb says cars are killing animals, while highways cut off them off from their food sources and migration paths. His new book is Crossings.

President Bashar al-Assad and his father, Hafez al-Assad, combined to rule Syria for more than 50 years, always with an iron fist that crushed dissent and relied on the country's feared security forces.

The Spring Garden & Butterfly Festival on Saturday, May 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m is BACK as you know it with fun and new exciting happenings, too! This year’s event is FREE to attend, but will host exclusive ticketed experiences throughout the day for guests to purchase. Leading off the exclusive experiences is The Water Conservation Garden’s Ms. Smarty-Plants™! She is excited to be hosting her famous Pollinator Party with all her friends including an animal encounter, talk, and a special surprise giveaway item for each child this year! Butterfly Release purchases include an exclusive storytime interactions with Miss Metamorphosis. Alongside all this excitement are special crafts like creating unique Bee Bath’s for small and mighty pollinators and making your own wearable pollinator wings for young and old alike! Don’t miss our super popular petting zoo companions, too! Included in the FREE Admission to The Garden are access to many specialty vendors, food trucks, and workshops throughout The Garden’s trails. We will be BUZZING all day in enthusiasm to share spring festivities with you and your friends! Cuyamaca College’s Ornamental Horticulture Department is holding their largest Plant Sale of the year in their brand-new Cuyamaca College Nursery on the campus. The Heritage of the America’s Museum will host tours throughout the day. NEW this year, the Cuyamaca College – Coyote Music Festival will present a range of amazing artists in The Garden’s Amphitheater all day. From Rock-n-Roll bands to singer-songwriters’ melodic tunes, there will something extraordinary for everyone to enjoy.

When actor George Takei was 4 years old, he was labeled an "enemy" by the U.S. government and sent to a string of incarceration camps. His new children's book about that time is My Lost Freedom.

The House of Music presents their annual festival fundraiser on Sunday, May 28, 2023 at NTC Park Liberty Station. The first fundraising event for the organization in 2023 is Festival del Caribe. This festival is a first for San Diego bringing Puerto Rico and Cuba together through music and dance. The featured artists are Grammy Award winners, direct from Cuba, internationally acclaimed Los Van Van. The festival will also feature Tipica 73 celebrating their 50th anniversary with legendary founding member John “Dandy” Rodriguez along with: Pete Nater, Nelson Gonzalez, Tony Rosa, Jimmy Bosch, and Jimmy Delgado just to name a few of the legendary members. La Verdad from Los Angeles will open the show with their high energy sound and music. Direct from Miami, globally recognized, DJ Melao and San Diego’s own DJ Ukeim spinning Cuban and Puerto Rican salsa. The Emcees for the festival are Elizabeth Alvarez from Fox5 San Diego and NY Radio Host, Jose Calderon of WFDU “Que Viva La Musica”. The VIP section is $100.00 and General Admission is $75.00. A military discount is available for active and retired members with ID. The House of Music, a San Diego 501c3 was established in 2019 by Chris Springer, former Radio Host and San Diego Entrepreneur and Non-Profit Executive Catherine Rells. The mission of The House of Music is to provide music lessons and instruments to underserved and at-risk youth throughout San Diego starting with Latin Percussion. “Festival del Caribe” will benefit The House of Music Latin Percussion students and the upcoming graduating class of 2023 from ECTLC and The Monarch School Project in San Diego. For more information or to donate, please visit www.thehouseofmusic.org or visit the event page on Facebook and Instagram. For additional inquiries, please contact info@thehouseofmusic.org.

Butterfly Jungle Safari requires an additional ticket for each person age 1 and older. All members and visitors who are planning to enjoy this experience can purchase tickets here. Additionally, all visitors ages 3 and up require a valid Safari Park admission ticket or membership to visit the Safari Park. Members and guests of all ages will love this immersive wildlife experience that allows them entry to the Safari Park’s Hidden Jungle aviary, filled with colorful, fluttering butterflies. This is a great opportunity to capture amazing photos—and experience wonder while discovering the important role butterflies play in nature. This 20-minute experience includes enrichment to offer the butterflies while you explore the habitat. Guides and wildlife care staff will be available inside the Hidden Jungle aviary to enhance guests' experience throughout their visit.For more information about this year's Butterfly Jungle experience, visit our Seasonal Events FAQ page. March 18–May 14, 2023 Don’t let this magical moment flutter by without you! Due to fire safety codes, we are limited to five carried infants (under the age of one) through the Butterfly Jungle experience at the same time. To ensure a spot for everyone in your party, please reserve and purchase a space for everyone, including infants under the age of one. Groups with infants under the age of one, without a purchased ticket may be rescheduled to another time slot upon arrival. San Diego Zoo Safari Park on Facebook / Instagram / Twitter

In an historic Brooklyn cemetery, a death educator and a professional knitter have been holding an event series called "Grieving & Weaving" to help people process loss through collective crafting.

Butterflies likely split from nocturnal moths around 100 million years ago in present-day western North America or Central America, a new study of the winged insects finds.

The Chrysalis: Monarch School’s Center for the Arts opens in Barrio Logan supporting students who are experiencing homelessness.

The Monarch School for students who are unhoused has a graduating class of 13 seniors with plans to continue their education in the fall.