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 North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro is now our nation’s largest. The zoo expanded to more than 2,000 acres with the acquisition of 322 acres of Randolph County forestland.
“The zoo is excited to protect this biologically significant land for educational and trail purposes and thanks the N.C. Natural Heritage Trust Fund, PLC and the Wards for [...]
Here’s a video of a skunk with a peanut butter jar stuck on it’s head being rescued in Grand Junction, Colorado. The Huffington Post has an informative article about it here.
I like happy endings. I’m relieved the skunk was rescued and set free.
It makes me wonder if I should be leaving the tops on jars I [...]
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 [...]
Have you ever wondered why there are so many squirrels in your yard?
Milena Shattuck and Scott Williams, doctoral candidates in anthropology, have found that tree-dwelling mammals live longer than those who live on the ground. Humans are an exception, but tree-dwelling ancestors may explain that.
View the article, “Tree-dwelling mammals climb to the heights of longevity“, [...]
My aunt, a retired elementary school teacher, sent me this cute video of two baby moose with their mother playing in a sprinkler in Anchorage, Alaska.
I hope it adds some humor to your day.
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A baby porcupine, called a porcupet, is being bottle fed in this video.
This little guy’s mother was killed when she was hit by a car and he was cared for by licensed wildlife rehabilitater Gail Buhl. He was orphaned and imprinted on humans and is now living at a nature center in northern Minnesota.
Bald eagles are abundant in the Pacific Northwest. This video showcases beautiful still images of Bald Eagles on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada.
According to BaldEagleInfo.com, Bald Eagles have hollow bones making them lightweight. Learn more Bald Eagle facts.
