If, during play time, your child expresses a desire to help an endangered species, remember that children can inspire great action if given the opportunity. Last week Miss Possum and I were playing wombats and whilst learning about their burrows, Miss Possum spied a picture of Australia. She pointed to a small shaded area in [...]
Bush walking (and or hiking) is for all ages, from little babies that can be carried, toddlers who can walk and children and teens that can run! Stephen Kellert (author and Yale professor) said ‘going outdoors (in nature) is the most information rich and stimulating environment children will encounter.’ Just this week, in a radio interview on NPR, he said that ‘children now [...]
On Tuesday I asked you to add a little fun to your food. Now I’m encouraging you to add a little drama to your drinks with this Animal Straw printable. I wanted to make drinking water more fun for my children (and yours), but there’s a catch. I don’t like plastic straws and I don’t encourage you to [...]
Visiting the zoo is a wildlife-rich experience for children but believe it or not, there are simple ways you can improve your visit. 1. Observe I’ve watched many people at zoos. Most see an animal in an enclosure, point at it for about a minute and then move on. You can learn a lot about [...]
Do you remember when I first introduced you to tap™ with three simple ways drinking tap water can save wildlife? Well, I’m proud to say that I converted myself too. I haven’t bought a single bottle of water since writing that post. Nope, not one. But recycling one of my water bottles over and over [...]
It’s starting to warm up here in Australia and that means that snakes are becoming more active. Don’t all shudder when I say that! I love snakes and believe they are very misunderstood creatures. We have the top ten most venomous snakes in Australia, and although they all play an important role in the environment, [...]
Nearing World Animal Day, we couldn’t have had a more stunning wildlife experience during our holiday on Moreton Bay. We touched star fish, saw sea birds’ aplenty, fed dolphins, and watched a dugong and a wild turtle up-close. But while out exploring wildlife, we came across a sight that was sad and startling for Miss Possum and I didn’t [...]
The other day I received this comment on my duck food post: ‘Except in the case of extreme environmental disruptions, don’t feed wild animals. They don’t need the food. Stop feeding the ducks and other water birds, and watch them up close as they feed on insects and grasses on the margin of a pond, [...]
Many parents ask me how they can help their child gain the necessary experience to pursue a career in the wildlife and animal industry. It’s great to see parents so engaged in the interests of their child, and depending on a child’s age, you can actively help your child pursue a wildlife related career. For [...]
Today I want to show you a way you can help wildlife and save money, with just one simple change. Don’t believe me? Here’s all you need to do: Take a water bottle with you rather than pay for bottled water. See? Easy! Why? 1. You’ll save wildlife Yep, every bottle you choose NOT to [...]
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