Build Your Own Birdhouse: Ideas for Backyard Birding
Environmental News . ExplorationSheltering-in-place has definitely expanded our appreciation for nature and creative pastimes. It’s no surprise that many people have turned to backyard birding as a free way to relax, get fresh air, and add enjoyment to their days.
Here are three equity-centered workshops that we recommend, brought to you from NAAEE. Whether you are an interpreter, parent, guardian, student, researcher, STEM scientist, activist, outdoor educator—there is something here for everyone to expand upon.
We’ve compiled a few resources here, with topics ranging from centering equity within an organization to addressing systemic racism at a personal and institutional level.
We’re excited to feature Mallory Lindsay, a wildlife educator, and science communicator. Mallory is also known for her live nature classes and the dynamic way that she engages her audience of all ages.
Latrece Johnson on how environmental education is all about community
Educator Highlights“Environmental education is a community thing for me. I tell my students all the time, if you put litter on the ground, it’s more than just the litter now.”
What can communicate without a brain, move without legs, and are real-life “Transformers?” Slime molds! Here’s nine little-known facts about them.
Erin Ranney on wildlife filming and how animals don’t follow script
Educator Highlights . ExplorationIn our Educator Highlights, we go behind-the-scenes with educators who inspire us. We’re kicking off this series with an interview with wildlife camerawoman Erin Ranney, whose education and conservation efforts in Alaska and Washington State stopped us in our tracks.
Plant pressing is a simple and easy way to notice details and beauty in the natural world. It’s also a great way to record local biodiversity and appreciate the seasonality of a place. Not sure where to start? This article will cover the basics of plant pressing and also offer three tips from “the pros.”
The ideas here range from nature art to science to theatre and cover a range of ages for the whole family.
In the meantime, here are five activities for kids. We’ll provide more ideas during the coming days and weeks. Our team wants to support you, in whatever little ways we can.
What are your tools for coping with the news around climate change? If you don’t have any tools or you want more, this article is for you.
Math exists throughout poetry. Separating the two would be like removing oxygen from air. Oxygen might be invisible to the human eye, but it is an essential part of our existence—even when we do not see it.
In this article, we will focus on how to start recognizing math in poetry, as well as how to explore math and poetry together.
The spiral has a mathematic background: it follows a sequence of numbers, known today as the Fibonacci sequence. This spiral appears everywhere in nature—as well as in human design.
Once introduced to this spiral pattern in nature, you may start noticing it everywhere. This kit is a powerful way to increase observation skills and apply math to “real-world” phenomena
STEM is more than a clever acronym. It is a way of thinking and learning—and offering education to students that is more engaging and relevant to their lives.
Whether you’re familiar with STEM concepts or it is new for you, there is a lot to benefit from adding STEM to your teaching tool kit. You can scroll down for the top three benefits of STEM if you’re already familiar with the concepts.
We are excited to begin this journey, and invite you to come along with us and spread the word.
Starting this month, you will see new educational videos on YouTube and new articles published on our blog. Our videos will range from topics like “science for kids” and “how to start a nature journal,” to more detailed videos showing how to use our most […]
Snapshots from Previous Posts
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- Matilija Poppy
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- Journeys through Journaling
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- Planting a Tree
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- Quote about climate anxiety
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- Quote about self-care and climate anxiety
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- Math in poetry? Yes.
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- Patterns in nature
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- Do you recognize this spiral? Image by Gerd-Atlmann
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- How to Press Plants Acorn Naturalists
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- Lavendar and Pressed Plants
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- Fishprinting Demo
