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Environmental Education
Creeks and streams provide a place for children to explore nature. Around creeks, kids can see various animals and plants that make up a complex food web. Everything is connected, and the survival of one animal is often dependent upon the survival of another.
A pond is a small area of fresh water. It teems with living things and makes a fantastic habitat to explore. And of course, part of the fun is getting wet and dirty.
Organic Gardening
Cantaloupes and Muskmelons are small melons that have orange or green flesh and are great for smaller spaces. Their scientific name is Cucumis melo and there are many cultivated varieties.
MMMM peaches! A luscious ripe peach has no comparison. Peaches are well worth growing even thou challenging they can be.
Hazelnuts. I can't say enough good things about them. Except unfortunately my goats also love them. Hazelnuts are hardy, easy-to-grow nuts that start producing much faster than other nuts.
Wildlife Conservation and Rehabilitation
As wildlife rehabilitators, we are filled with love and compassion for the animals in our care. But love doesn't pay the bills! We must have a sustainable business plan and goals to raise money for our work.
Provide winter habitat for snakes, frogs, and insects by providing a hibernaculum. Step-by-step instructions on how to build ones for several species.
ECOPSYCHOLOGY
Climate and weather are not the same things. The terms, weather, climate change, and global warming are often treated as synonyms. However, they are different words.
Knitting and crocheting are both fun and creative activities. They are also a great way to make gifts for others or items for yourself. Just one way you can benefit the environment is to make it homemade.
Sustainable fiber arts use organic and ethically sourced materials. This reduces the use of water and chemicals during production and in the case of wool treats animals humanely.
Sustainable clothing is made from natural fabrics that have not been treated with chemicals, contributed to deforestation, water pollution, or inhumane animal practices.
Sustainable clothing is also referred to as eco-friendly wear, slow fashion, or conscious fashion. Buying sustainable eco-friendly clothing is about making decisions that benefit the planet.
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In the United States, we have over 250 species of salamanders. The Eastern US has the greatest diversity worldwide. Salamanders are a unique group of animals. They are amphibians, like frogs, and have life stages in water or on land.
And spring and fall are great times to look for them in the wild. Im going to give you some tips on finding salamanders in the wild and some common species to look out for.