A Season of Gratitude: Thank You to Our EcoServants Interns
As the year comes to a close, we pause to recognize and thank the incredible interns who made EcoServants® possible in 2025. From environmental research and cleanups to…
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When predators and prey write the evolution
Natural selection shapes life through constant interaction between organisms and their environment. In this article, Luisa Rosero explores how predator–prey relationships and selective pressures drive evolution, using giraffes…
Joshua Trees: The Desert Grass That Became an Icon and the Moth That Keeps It Alive
Joshua trees are one of the most iconic symbols of the Mojave Desert, yet few people realize they are not trees at all. Classified as a type of…
How Burdock Survives Winter and Outcompetes Native Plants Each Spring
Burdock is one of the few invasive plants that not only survives winter but uses it to gain a competitive edge over native species. While native wildflowers enter…
The Carbon Footprint of Spam: How Digital Pollution Hurts Our Planet
Spam may seem like a simple annoyance, yet its true cost reaches far beyond the inbox. Every fraudulent email and phishing attempt burns electricity, consumes server resources, and…
Dryococelus australis: The Remarkable Return of the “Tree Lobster
Dryococelus australis, also known as the Lord Howe Island stick insect, is one of the most extraordinary comeback stories in conservation history. Once believed extinct after invasive rats…
Will Higher Fees For Foreign Visitors Help Or Hurt America’s National Parks?
The U.S. National Park Service will raise the annual pass price for foreign visitors from $80 to $250 in 2026, sparking debate about whether higher fees will protect…
The Lithium Dilemma: The Dirty Secret of Clean Energy
I. Introduction — The Mirage in the Desert Imagine standing in the middle of the Atacama Desert in Chile. Under the relentless sun, the ground isn’t sand—it’s a…
Giving Tuesday: A Call to Stewardship, Service and Faith in Action
Giving Tuesday is a moment to pause, reflect and answer the call God placed on each of us to be stewards of His creation. EcoServants exists to make…
Earth Day 2026: Join EcoServants for Our Biggest Environmental Event Yet
Earth Day 2026 is expanding across multiple Venice Beach locations with beach cleanups, wetlands restoration, live programming and community involvement. Join EcoServants for our biggest environmental event yet…