It is summer time in the American South, and that means it is time to explore the great outdoors. Come with us as we spend a week exploring typical Southern summer activities such as swimming, hiking, and of course, eating!

From exotic pets to Shakespeare superfans, the stories of how some invasive species have hopped borders may seem far-fetched and maybe even comical. Nonetheless, it’s important that we recognize the danger of invasive species and how they have created disbalance in American ecosystems. Read more to learn about the ecological challenges of invasive species!