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10 Ecoliteracy Tips for Parents and Teachers: Fostering Environmental Stewardship Through Play
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10 Ecoliteracy Tips for Parents and Teachers: Fostering Environmental Stewardship Through Play

Ecoliteracy, the ability to understand and interact with natural systems, is a vital skill for children in today’s world. As climate change and environmental challenges intensify, parents and teachers play…

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April 24, 2025
Teaching Ecoliteracy: Practical Nature-Based Activities for Children Aged 3-7
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Teaching Ecoliteracy: Practical Nature-Based Activities for Children Aged 3-7

In today's rapidly urbanizing world, fostering a deep connection between young children and the natural environment is more crucial than ever. Ecoliteracy—the understanding of the natural systems that make life…

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April 7, 2025
Why Ecoliteracy Matters for Young Minds
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Why Ecoliteracy Matters for Young Minds

In a world dominated by screens, instant gratification, and urban sprawl, there’s an urgent need to reconnect young minds with the natural systems that sustain life. Ecoliteracy—the ability to understand…

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March 30, 2025
The Extraordinary Wildlife of Temperate Rain forests: Unveiling Nature’s Hidden Gems
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The Extraordinary Wildlife of Temperate Rain forests: Unveiling Nature’s Hidden Gems

Step into the enchanting world of temperate rain forests, where nature's hidden gems come to life in the most extraordinary ways. With lush green canopies that stretch as far as…

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February 2, 2025
Unleashing the Power of Nature: The Ultimate Gym for Kids and Adults
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Unleashing the Power of Nature: The Ultimate Gym for Kids and Adults

Welcome to the ultimate gym experience that combines fitness and the untamed beauty of nature. Unleashing the power of nature, this gym is not your typical workout facility, but an…

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January 3, 2025
The Resilient Buzz: Unveiling the Mysteries of Cicada Emergence and How Conservation Efforts Can Help
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The Resilient Buzz: Unveiling the Mysteries of Cicada Emergence and How Conservation Efforts Can Help

In the world of insects, few phenomena are as intriguing, popular, and mesmerizing as the emergence of cicadas. These resilient creatures, often referred to as nature's own symphony orchestra, captivate…

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April 18, 2024
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Nature-based intervention

In the recent pandemic years, families, significantly children have been impacted by the challenges associated with urban living. The most pressing challenges include public health, access to free green spaces,…

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February 14, 2022
Genius Art of Marianne North
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Genius Art of Marianne North

Amazing life of #botanist Marianne North The life of a field #botanist is fascinating especially in the #tropics. One gets to visit #forests teeming with #plants and #animals. Every #valley…

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June 30, 2021
Nurture Better Brain by Nature Walking
Nature walk supports cognitive brain development
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Nurture Better Brain by Nature Walking

Around the world, May is generally a warm month. #Flowers are in full bloom. #Animal families are growing, and then there is an #abundance of green and natural life all…

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May 8, 2021
Well being through Eco-Art- Therapy
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Well being through Eco-Art- Therapy

Engaging in Art about nature deepens the connection with nature and provides well being. Picture courtesy: Wikimedia commons We all have a unique, deep, connection with nature. It could be…

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May 1, 2021
Earth Day Pledge: ‘Vitamin G’ Everyday
Green spaces are important for us.
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Earth Day Pledge: ‘Vitamin G’ Everyday

Contradictions abound about our choice of the location we live. We long for nature to relax, but we live crowded in the cities. Most human beings now live in the…

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April 19, 2021
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Engaging with Nature

Engaging with nature is important for life long connection with nature. Courtesy Over the last few weeks, some readers requested more clarity on how to get children to engage with…

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August 5, 2019
The Healing Power of Trees
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The Healing Power of Trees

Walking under trees is beneficial in many ways. Picture courtesy Some of my best #friends have been old trees. Growing up in a city in India, I made friends with…

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July 29, 2019
Healing Forests
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Healing Forests

Healing properties of nature invite people to immerse in nature for rest and rejuvenation. When communities recognize the power of nature to heal, they begin to promote and protect the…

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July 20, 2019
Building Nature inclusive lifestyle
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Building Nature inclusive lifestyle

Building a lifestyle that includes interactions with nature everyday is critical for humans. Photo courtesy Interacting with nature is essential for a healthy life for adults and children. Being in…

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July 13, 2019
Wilderness Therapy
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Wilderness Therapy

We live in a paradox. On the one hand, we proudly uphold creativity, progress, and civilization that is built on human ingenuity. On the other, we distance ourselves from the…

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July 1, 2019
Playing Naturally
Playing in nature stimulates many senses.
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Playing Naturally

Several studies have shown that being outdoors and interacting with nature has many benefits for people of all ages. In young children, it has multiple benefits, including cognitive, behavioral, and…

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June 23, 2019
Why Kids Need Nature in Urban Areas
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Why Kids Need Nature in Urban Areas

Playing outdoors is necessary for children. Picture courtesy As the urban neighborhood continues to expand and towns become assimilated into cities, the need for finding green spaces become critical for…

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June 16, 2019
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Amazing Healing Power of Nature

Playing in nature heals and provides lifelong benefits In recent decades, there has been a rapid change in the lifestyle of people all around the world. More than half of…

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June 9, 2019
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Get out to improve your mood

Getting in contact with nature improves our mood picture courtesy Every Tuesday, in Toronto, a group of people gather in the front steps of an old building. They have sturdy…

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May 11, 2019
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What happens when you put kids under trees?

Every parent in the western world is grappling with a strange problem- the need to entertain their children.  Not only do they take care of the kids, they must also…

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May 6, 2019
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Three Trillion and counting: We need more trees!

Trees are the life line of Earth in multiple ways The world needs trees. Trees improve our health and act as natural filters cleaning our air. Harmful pollutants and carbon…

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April 27, 2019