JanetMacFarlane

Journey to The Monarch Butterfly Biosphere

Our journey began in Mexico city. We left the comforts of our lovely hotel,Casa Tamayo, in the Coyoacán neighborhood of Mexico City. I tagged along with my husband,Dr. David MacFarlane, a professor of Forestry and his colleague, Dr. David Mota-Sanchez, a professor of Entymology, both at Michigan State University. Together, they have been collaborating onContinue reading “Journey to The Monarch Butterfly Biosphere”

Christmas in the Tropics

January 8th, 2025 Seeing Christmas decorations in Merida has been both strange and joyful. There is something strange about seeing cold climate stalwarts such as Santa, snowmen and reindeer taking prominence in a tropical climate. The lights at night are beautiful and families take advantage of the pleasant evening temperatures and enjoy the festive atmosphereContinue reading “Christmas in the Tropics”