Celebrating Dirt
This week, we got some yard work done. I was amazed at how much work there was to do to maintain the soil: We had to rake out the old…
This week, we got some yard work done. I was amazed at how much work there was to do to maintain the soil: We had to rake out the old…
Everyone has a favorite memory of the moon. Growing up in India when I was young, about 6-7 years old, I was not scared of the dark. Fear of the…
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…
One sure way to get #children read a #book over and over again, make it a book a favorite book is to add a touch of humor. Etta Kaner has…
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…
A group of 8-year old’s made history 9-years back. They designed experiments with bees and like scientists made a note of their observations and tested their own hypotheses. This blog…
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…
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…
Image courtesy World over, people have developed different customs and habits to be in touch with nature. From ancient times, people have realized the benefits of being associated with the…
Alexander Von Humboldt- An environmentalist ahead of his times. Picture courtesy Wikipedia.com As a student, when one begins to study the environment outside of the textbooks, many nuances emerge. Resolving…