Busy working lives leading to lack of free time together with the practicalities of living in towns and cities means that many of us aren't able to see as much wildlife as we'd ideally like. And whilst many of us long to be surrounded by more nature, this is particularly so for children. Not only can introducing children to nature early on foster a real sense of the fragility and importance of the natural world around us, but it can make an incredibly fun day out for children of all … [Read more...]
My Backyard Wildlife Habitat
I came across a great post over at Unplug Your Kids, an awesome blog that shares the stories and experiences of a TV free family. The post about creating a certified wildlife habitat in your own backyard caught my eye. I had no idea such a thing was possible but you can have your backyard certified by the National Wildlife Foundation as a wildlife habitat. You need to have basic habitat elements...food, water, cover, and a place to raise young. Food might include native plants that provide … [Read more...]
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