Nature

Follow a group of scientists as they traverse the Namib Desert on foot to map a new 15-million-acre wildlife park in the heart of the African desert. Includes stunning photos and video.

Conserving trees is not only good for the environment - but also good for your health. New research shows findings that fare well for the environment.

Follow a month-long science expedition to discover new fish species, more corals than anywhere else in the world, endangered turtles and other sea life new to science.

The invasive fire ant wreaks havoc on humans and animals around the world – and can even kill. Find out what scientists are doing to stop this deadly invasive species. Includes stunning video.

An Indian beach was awash in baby turtles Saturday. The pictures are incredible! About 150-thousand tiny turtles popped from their shells and crawled down the sandy beach to the sea.

Something is threatening the health of bats in America. Why you'll care -- especially this summer. Read more...

I think it is important for young people, heck all people, to understand the whole world around them. For me, I am passionate about young people learning about the science in everything around them. Science is everywhere not just the fancy science lab class - that they won't let you in and use. Science is ubiquitous, but so many kids avoid it not realizing that everything they do, observe, and experience are examples of "Everyday Science".

Today is Arbor Day. Founded by J. Sterling Morton in 1872, National Arbor Day is celebrated to encourage tree planting and care. Here are five ideas for celebrating Arbor Day with your children: Plant a Tree and Give it a Name

This is the classic Arbor Day activity. Whether you plant a native tree or an ornamental in your yard, children love to plant trees and monitor the tree’s growth in comparison to their own. In our family, we name our trees, such as Maggie the Magnolia.

Each person’s sacred spot is personal. Children need to have a sacred spot in nature to foster an attachment to nature, and thus have a symbiotic relationship as protector and protectee of the environment. As a teacher, I encouraged children to write about the special places they knew in nature and express their feelings towards this unique place. The stories children wrote were beautiful.

Three-hundred trees now have a new home thanks to some Twin Cities children. They rolled up their sleeves and got down and dirty to plant the small trees today. Click here for more on the story.

Music for a Green Planet takes many traditional children’s songs, as well as other popular classics, and changes the lyrics to reflect a green message. I have probably listened to this cd a dozen times in one day, as my children absolutely adore it, and I do too. The first track is a version of “She’ll be Comin’ Round the Mountain” only she’s driving a hybrid and using biodiesel.

Impressionists have been called “open air” painters, because they took advantage of the mobility offered by the invention of tubes of paint and went outside for inspiration. Following this art movement’s love of the outdoors, I was inspired to paint with my children outside in honor of Earth Day.

I want to share this Anastasia book series with earth lovers everywhere. They are solution orientated. They will redefine your sense of "green" and natural. Author Vladimir Megre. Explore life with in Siberia Russia with Anastasia.

You may have heard them called alien, exotic, feral or non-native, but they all point to the same suspect: invasive species. For decades, humans have waged war upon a common enemy. Arriving in many different forms, often little is known about these elusive invaders until they make themselves apparent by choking out native flora and fauna, irreversibly damaging ecosystems and costing millions of dollars in control efforts.

Stephen Johnson, Administrator for U.S. EPA, discusses Earth Day 2008, environmental responsibility and the major accomplishments of EPA.