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Forest Environments - Plants, Animals and Ecology
Includes forest activity guides, DVDs, creative games, useful references and engaging children's stories. Also includes resources for studying temperate rainforests, old growth forests, redwood forests, eastern deciduous forests and the elfin forests of chaparral ecosystems. A number of creative dendrology kits are also offered along with hands-on pine needle basket making kits, papermaking kits and papermaking supplies. Plant, leaf, stem, root identification kits are also available along with tree rounds (tree cookies) and kits for learning about tree rings.
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Oak Woodland Explorations
Oak woodland communities occur throughout the world, providing shelter and food for a diverse array of life. Resources for identifying, and cultivating oaks along with wonderful children's books on oaks are found in this section.
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Exploring Mountain and Tundra Life
Within this section are activity books, DVDs, and references for teaching about the plants and animals found in mountainous regions.
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Prairies - Ecology and Restoration
This section features activity books and references about North American prairie lands. Also discussed are current efforts to preserve, and expand tallgrass and other prairie landscapes.
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Desert Adventures
This section features activity guides, creative games, informative DVDs and field references that focus on the life and lore of desert environments. Included are resources that describe the plants and animals that live in desert regions.
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Chaparral Environments
This section features resources for studying the plants and animals found in chaparral ecosystems.
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Tropical Rainforest Diversity
Deservedly, tropical rainforests have been the subject of increased interest and environmental concern. In this section, you will find a wide array of activity guides, DVDs, games and references teaching about one of the most diverse environments on Earth.
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Exploring Nature in the Fall
Fall is a time of change, often marked by spectacular displays of color. It is also a time when plants and animals prepare for winter. This section contains activity guides, kits, and references that discuss the changes that students see every fall.
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Discovering Nature in Winter
Winter is often thought of as a time to stay indoors. The activity books in this section encourage you to go out and have a look at the natural history of cold winter environments. Similar to what happens on a "night hike," close observation reveals a whole new world.
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Island Ecology
Historically, isolated island environments have provided naturalists with perfect laboratories for studying animal behavior, diversity and change over time. More recently, island environments worldwide have become increasingly threatened by the introduction of exotic species as well as development. This section provides resources for introducing the fascinating science of island ecology.
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Urban Ecosystems - Nature Outside Your Door
Since most individuals live in urban environments, it is essential to provide learning experiences right at home. In this section you will find hands-on activity guides and creative kits designed to help children discover the diversity of life found just outside their doorstep.
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Enhancing Wildlife Habitats
In both urban and rural environments, opportunities abound for providing food, water and shelter for wildlife through careful selection of plants, water features, nesting areas and shelter. Even small areas in the heart of urban environmenets can become refuges for a wide variety of invertebrates, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. This section contains guides and references that teach the most effective ways to enhance wildlife habitats. For a complete selection of homes for wildlife, click here.
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