Close Encounter: Sea Turtle Stranding in Florida
Like many marine species, sea turtle populations are endangered because habitats, nesting grounds and food supply are polluted and destroyed by human activities. Many organizations and volunteers worldwide are working … Continue reading
The Buzz About Bees: A Tumblehome Quiz
Summer’s fast approaching and the pollinators are out in full force. Test your knowledge with our bee quiz (scroll down for answers)! 1. True or False? Charles Darwin used bees … Continue reading
Weekend Guest: a Gray Tree Frog
It’s a good thing we looked before we sat down because this gray tree frog was relaxing on our weathered adirondack chair. Happy Friday, everyone.
Wildlife in the Backyard? Proceed with caution…
The more humans expand our turf, the more likely the animals will want to share. Sometimes it works – we have foxes in the back yard, and they keep our … Continue reading
Lessons Plans: Ten Sites to Help Create an Outdoor Classroom
Chatting with some teachers we know, we asked how the kids are doing now that spring is here. “Antsy,” was the universal reply. Maybe it’s time to take the classroom … Continue reading
Happy Mother’s Day from Tumblehome Talks
Four fox kits wait patiently for their mother on a spring morning. Happy Mother’s Day, everyone!
Make Your Own Watershed Moment: Ten Local Organizations that are Looking Out for Our rivers, and a Way to Find One Near You
Cleaning the river doesn’t just mean removing the polluters and taking pollution out of the water, it means restoring the ecosystems in the surrounding area as well – the watershed. The … Continue reading
Take Me to the River: Marion Stoddart Proves That One Person Can Make a Difference
Rivers are a vital part of nature – and commerce. Many communities have learned the hard way that what farms and mills put in a river doesn’t just float downstream; … Continue reading
Be a Cicada Tracker and Stalk the East Coast Brood II
Sounds like a horror movie, doesn’t it? Cicada Wars: Stalking the East Coast Brood II. Harmless as they may be, a million of any winged insect swarming in your yard … Continue reading
Five Things to do to Celebrate the First Week of Spring
Well, here in New England tip toeing through the tulips is definitely out. But here are a few things you can do to celebrate the Vernal Equinox: 1) Be crafty … Continue reading
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