Our children’s movie, Lost in the Woods: The Movie, is the winner of the Panda award for the best wildlife film for children world-wide. Watch as live video is combined with photography from the award-winning children’s book, Lost in the Woods. Children of all ages will enjoy this tale of trust, patience, and waiting for [...]
Fifteen turtle hatchlings were released in August at the Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge in a project to preserve the rare species, according to the article “Project aims to save rare turtle at Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge” in The Bay City Times. According to the article, the Blanding’s turtle is listed as a species of special concern [...]
Bringing Nature Home is a book about backyard habitats that I plan to read. From the Timber Press website: “As development and subsequent habitat destruction accelerate, there are increasing pressures on wildlife populations. But there is an important and simple step toward reversing this alarming trend: Everyone with access to a patch of earth can [...]
In our high-tech world, children run the risk of being unplugged from nature and the environment. Bill Kurtis narrates this video about programs supported by the Rocky Mountain Nature Association’s Next Generation Fund that connect children and nature in our National Parks.
Black bears are often considered among the most dangerous animals in North America. BBC Earth News profiles one man who says that perception could not be further from the truth. “For the first half of my life, I struggled to control my fear of bears. But bears like June have taught me that they are [...]
The Interior Department proposed designating more than 200,000 square miles of land, sea and ice along the northern coast of Alaska as critical habitat for the shrinking polar bear population, according to the article “Polar Bear Habitat Proposed for Alaska” in The New York Times. According to the article, the area, the largest single designation [...]
A picture of a hunting wolf has won the prestigious Veolia Environment Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2009 award. According to the article in Earth News, Jose Luis Rodriguez captured the imaginations of the judges with a picture that he had planned for years, and even sketched out on a piece of paper. “I wanted [...]
The children’s picture book One Child, One Planet is here! It’s beautiful. It’s educational. “One Child, One Planet is a lovely and compelling book for kids. It balances critical environmental information with the gentle reassurance that children need as they become aware of the world around them,” says Lana Pollack, former Michigan state senator. Order [...]
A fun look at black bear cubs with Canadian comedian and television personality Rick Mercer. Rick helps tag black bear cubs in Algonquin Park.
If you are taking your kids to a national park, I encourage you to get them involved with the Junior Ranger program. Many National Parks offer visitors the opportunity to join the National Park Service Family as Junior Rangers. Interested students complete a series of activities during their park visit, share their answers with a [...]
