Happy #WorldTurtleDay! As I mentioned in my recent endangered species post, the Hawksbill Turtle is on the critically endangered list, and turtles everywhere are threatened by plastic and other unwanted debris in the ocean every day. A few ways you can help show your love for these beautiful creatures is by using less plastic, recycling …
Category: Nature
May 22 2022
International Day for Biological Diversity: Biodiversity and Ecosystems
May 22nd is the International Day for Biological Diversity, a time to reflect on the importance of different species around the globe that are threatened by human activities. Here are thoughts on preserving our biodiversity (which comes from the term “biological diversity”) and ecosystems. Our global ecosystem is home to earth’s entire collection of living …
May 20 2022
If the Honeybee Disappears from the Earth, How Would This Affect Us?
Just how crucial are honeybees to our food supply? According to the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture), honeybees pollinate nearly 80% of the flowering crops in our country which is about 1/3 of everything Americans eat. Losing these under-appreciated workers would not just affect our dietary staples such as nuts, asparagus, cucumbers, broccoli, apples, …
May 20 2022
Maze Game: Help the Bees Get to the Flowers
Help the bees get to the flowers in this maze game! This maze game is a fun way to raise bee awareness for your children. May 20th is World Bee Day, a time to remember that bees are under threat from humans and that bees play an important role in our world! Click on the …
May 20 2022
Endangered Species Day Observance
Today is Endangered Species Day, a time to remember the importance of different species on our connected planet and the importance of protecting them. Here we are observing seventeen of the most threatened animals on the planet. These are animals currently on the critically endangered list according to the WWF, which means that they are …
May 20 2022
World Bee Day: Be Mindful of Bees
World Bee Day was created as a reminder that bees and other pollinators are constantly under threat from humans. Here are some ways we can be more mindful of bees. Do you know we rely on Honey Bees for a third of our food supply? Among that are some of the foods we love most: vegetables, …
May 18 2022
Make an Herbal Medicine Chest from Backyard Weeds
What could be easier than growing an herb garden with no effort? Of course, you’ll have to harvest your weeds, but you would do that anyhow: it’s called weeding. Spring is an especially fertile time for harvesting your weeds – roots and all – and turning them into medicines. Here then are some tips on …
May 08 2022
5 Ways to Teach Kids to be Environmentally Friendly
Have you ever thought about what you can do to be more green? A great way to start is by teaching your kids about foods and gardens to help them build a deeper appreciation for the environment. 1) Teach your kids about seeds and where they come from. A good starting place is putting a bean …
Apr 22 2022
Happy Earth Day! Here Are 7 Impactful Environmental Organizations Worth Checking Out
Happy Earth Day! If you’re looking for a reputable charity to donate to this Earth Day, then have a look at these great organizations as options. We all have causes that speak to our hearts, so hopefully this will help you choose one that you really feel passionate about. All of these have been given high …
Apr 22 2022
Aerobic Composting: 7 Steps to the Perfect Compost Heap
Earlier I posted about The Town with No Waste for Earth Day awareness, and if you’re interested in moving towards a waste-free life, recycling and composting are key elements. Composting can be daunting, but here are seven simple composting tips to help any beginner get started. When it comes to making a compost heap you can, if …