When you think of saffron, dark red strands from Spain or Iran may come to mind. But the delicate spice, one of the most expensive and labor-intensive in the world, grows well in another country long plagued by conflict: Afghanistan. … Continued
“We have come up against a deeply ingrained view of what it is to be a human being (which lends credence to views that our experience ultimately does not matter), which is that subjective experience takes place in a private … Continued
Most of the country is trapped in the dead of winter, dreaming of spring. These should help wile away the cold days. Enjoy! A Kids Nature Walk Scavenger Hunt – It includes a suggestion for hot cocoa at the end… how … Continued
Great NY Times article on monarchs, milkweed, and their intricate relationship. “Unlike most migrating species, monarch butterflies employ an improbable strategy that splits their round-trip migration between generations. So their life cycles must be intricately synchronized with those of the … Continued
Not often are there places where you can landsnorkel part of the year, and snorkel underwater the rest of the year… check out this park in Austria that is under glacier runoff water for part of the year! Read Article!
HOW TO KEEP YOUNG HIKERS HAPPY: Nature Games and Other Strategies for More Fun on the Trail Leading kids through the woods requires more than a map and compass. You also need enthusiasm and creativity to keep things fun for … Continued
Animal Magnetism Humans are fascinated by our fellow animals – is that just an evolutionary hangover or something more profound? by David P Barash – an evolutionary biologist, aspiring buddhist, and professor of psychology and biology at the University of Washington. His most … Continued
Great article here on Moms and Dads who teach kids to love nature… HERE’S TO THE MOMS — and Dads — who teach the love of nature by example, despite certain phobias …. My mother, an artist, hovered above … Continued
Check out this amazing new program featuring web cams of all sorts of nature, wildlife, and reserves. Go landsnorkeling even when you are sick, stuck at home, or elsewhere. Of course, this is a close second to actually getting out … Continued
Full Article Here: MT Quarterly “Land Snorkeling with Clyde Aspevig” – PDF Land Snorkeling with Clyde Aspevig BY SCOTT MCMILLION, PHOTOGRAPHY BY THOMAS LEE Go outside. Walk slowly. Pay atten- tion. Listen. Smell the air. Taste it. Look at the soil and see … Continued