Plant a Tree for International Day of Forests
International Day of Forests is coming up on March 21st and we're thrilled to celebrate this special day! According to the United Nations, "The Day celebrates and raises awareness of the importance of all types of forests. On each International Day of…
Gardening and Permaculture Resources for Educators
A quick and dirty In progress list of resources for helping kids to fall in love with nature, care for mother earth and learning about sustainability, gardening and permaculture
15 quotes from the great Sioux Indian Chief, Standing Bear
Quotes from the great Sioux Indian Chief, Standing Bear: 1) Praise, flattery, exaggerated manners and fine, high-sounding words were no part of Lakota politeness. Excessive manners were put down as insincere, and the constant talker was considered rude and thoughtless. Conversation…
Stand with Youth and Wildlife for Climate Action
National Wildlife Foundation — The climate crisis is hereーand wildlife need you to take action. On September 20th, millions of people will walk out of their workplaces and homes to join young climate strikers from around the world and demand…
Little Explorers Visit the Philippines and the Marshall Islands
This week my girls and I have been working on presentations for their homeschool co-op. Below are their research presentations on The Philippines and The Marshall Islands. The video on the Philippines was done when my oldest was 3, so…
‘No one’s an exception’: toll of climate change, from US to the Marshall Islands
Most people have no idea where the Marshall Islands are or that they even exist. My second wildflower is Marshalleese. It is my responsibility to her and her culture -and to my heart- to share the crisis facing this island…
Pea Protein: What You Need to Know
For the past few years, interest in plant-based alternatives to animal protein have sky-rocketed to an all-time high. Not only are individual consumers looking for vegan options, but big-time companies are as well! In fact, major fast food places are even taking…
Creating Native Wildlife Habitats
Many people take up causes to save land from development but do little to create and protect habitat in their own backyard. We need to concentrate more on our own backyards first. Take a close look at how you live,…
It’s good to be Wild + Free
It’s good to be Wild+Free When we arrived at Wild+Free family camp early Friday afternoon, our expectations were quickly surpassed before we even parked our van. As August is my first daughter’s birth month, it is always a busy time…
