In this hurried and heavily technical world, nature is often the last thing on our children’s minds. However it should not be that way. Nature is a huge part of human life and teaching children respect for the environment and the plant should start at a young age. Here are some ways that I have… Read more:
Category Archives: Nature
Hank D and the Bee: Predicting the Future of Weather
My sister and sister-in-love (organic farmers extraordinaire) just showed my kids the persimmon seeds and explained how the kernels predict weather. Hence, this cartoon. If you want more info on persimmon predictions check out the farmer’s almanac. Catch up on the rest of the Hank D and the Bee series at JoeMohrToons.com. For cartoon updates… Read more:
The Bond of Shared Solitude: Family Connection in the Natural World
[Adapted from "The Nature Principle"] Boredom has its benefits. So does solitude, that lost art in the age of wall-to-wall media. To occasionally be alone — not lonely, but alone — is an important part of parenting and of marriage. One time, my wife Kathy rented a room at the beach, and spent a weekend… Read more:
Hank D and the Bee: Bee Thankful
Follow the rest of the Hank D and the Bee series at JoeMohrToons.com. For cartoon updates and other green goings-on, follow Joe on Twitter @GreenCartoons.… Read more:
Hank D and the Bee: The Newt on my Boot Asked me not to Pollute
Ready to take action? 49 Simple Things You Can Do to Save the Earth. Follow the rest of the Hank D and the Bee series at JoeMohrToons.com. For cartoon updates and other green goings-on, follow Joe on Twitter @GreenCartoons.… Read more:
Citizen Science Opportunity: FrogWatch
Get to know the frogs in your backyard and help scientists study the populations of different species of frogs and toads across the United States. Yup, it’s a Leap Year, and now it’s time to Leap For Amphibians with FrogWatch USA. FrogWatch USA is the flagship citizen science program of the Association of Zoos and… Read more:
Hank D and the Bee: Bee in past tense: been.
More on the decline in the bee population From Grist: Honeybee problem nearing a ‘critical point’ From Cornucopia Institute: Genetically Engineered Crops in the Real World – Bt Corn, Insecticide Use, and Honey Bees From Food Democracy Now: Stand up for family farmers (and bees) against Monsanto’s abusive seed monopoly From Grist (again): Zombie Bees… Read more:
Hank D and the Bee: 3 Bees Discuss Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD)
Hank D and the Bee: 3 Bees Discuss Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD)… Read more:
Hank D and the Bee: World Peace?
Bees are extremely hardworking and selfless, so it would only make sense that Bee get occasionally frustrated with human egocentrism. If Bee’s description of the violence in nature intrigues you, check out these Nature videos on PBS. If the seemingly endless news footage of human violence has got you down, check out this peace piece… Read more:
Hank D and the Bee: Toilet Paper and Trees
Yep, that’s how you find the age of your toilet paper, just count the rings. Afterall, your toilet paper is mostly tree…but there are better choices. Joe’s cartoon archive, twitter ramblings and StumbleUpon page…… Read more:
Social Media for the Birds: Birding the Net
Go birding, learn about our feathered friends, share them with your social network, and win prizes at the same time. It’s social media birding. Or something like that. The Audubon Society‘s Birding the Net campaign challenges players to collect dozens of virtual birds scattered across 100 websites on the ‘net. Both educational and fun, the… Read more: