Have you ever heard of forest bathing? I hadn’t either until I read about it in The New York Times, “The Claim: Exposure to Plants and Parks Can Boost Immunity“.
In a series of studies, scientists found that people who spend time in nature with plenty of trees experience increased immune function. It makes perfect sense [...]
Healing Garden Journal features an article about Carl and Jean titled “Carl R. Sams II and Jean Stoick: Photographers on a Mission of Hope“. The article is wonderfully written by Linda Hasley, Managing Editor for Healing Garden Journal.
Linda writes, “Upon meeting Carl and Jean, I immediately felt at ease, almost like a member of the [...]
The following is a great story, especially with our new upcoming movie, First Snow in the Woods: The Movie (watch the trailer: 2:58 minutes), featuring a groundhog, along with a variety of other wildlife.
An Ohio woman heard a thumping coming from under her car hood so she pulled over in a parking lot.
She opened her hood [...]
A new survey has me worried about the future of our environment. Ten times more children around the world rank watching television and playing video games as more important to them than saving the environment, according to the survey.
It’s now more important than ever that Carl and Jean continue to use their award-winning children’s books [...]
A massive urban wildlife study of the Chicago region will be launched by scientists at the Lincoln Park Zoo. I found this timely as just this morning my next door neighbors live trapped a woodchuck that’s been eating their flowers and scaring their cat.
About the Massive Urban Wildlife Study
After reading the article “Scientists to Launch Massive [...]
You’ve got to see this insect photo gallery. The photos of insects covered in dew were taken by amateur photographer and physiotherapist Miroslaw Swietekand.
The insects look like aliens. The photos are amazing. My favorite is the dragonfly, what’s yours?
In the article “Learning when to rescue wildlife animals… and when not to“, wildlife care manager Tammy O’Neil says “Our main goal is dealing with orphaned animals; we don’t want animals kidnapped from the parents. We want a consistent message going out to the public.”
Her message is the same one we use to teach children [...]
What do bullfrogs eat? Do you know the answer? I thought I did until I watched this amazing video by National Geographic. It turns out that bullfrogs eat a lot more than just insects.
Did you know that bullfrogs also eat birds? Watch the video!
To teach kids more about frogs and other wildlife, be sure to [...]
I came across this unbelievable story, “Golden Eagle attacks White-tailed Deer at Nachusa Grasslands!”, and series of amazing photographs on the Illinois Birders’ Forum. A golden eagle attacks a running white tail deer and the drama is captured by a photographer.
Don’t worry, the deer is fine. The story and photos are amazing. Learn more.
Celebrate National Wildlife Week March 15-21 and get children outside. The National Wildlife Federation offers a number of outdoor activities for children.
If you are a teacher, look over our Lost in the Wood and Stranger in the Woods Curriculum Guides. Each guide contains 54 fun-filled activity pages plus 12 additional “project cards” with great ideas for bringing [...]
