When I first started homeschooling almost 20 years ago, I knew in my heart that conservation and climate change activism would be a major component. I sought out every opportunity for outdoor experiences for my kids to learn about conservation practices and science first hand. Our desire to make a difference for the environment resulted …
Learn more about the conservation work of the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in Kenya and how you can be a part of its mission of saving elephants who have been orphaned due to poaching. A visit to the Trust is also a wonderful, hands-on way to teach children about conservation. Saving Elephants in Kenya Deep …
Earlier this month, we took part in the 18th Celebration of Everglades Day. We spent a wonderful afternoon experiencing conservancy at the Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge. This refuge is one of the few left in our country and is a wonderful place to observe the beauty of nature in its form of Florida swamp! Loxahatchee has approximately 144,000 …
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Earth Day always reminds me of just how big and small the world is. As I explore the globe and maps with my little ones and talk about caring for our environment, the world can seem so big. However, as I help my little ones understand that throwing trash on the ground here could mean …
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