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A Whisper to a Scream
I have always been one who loved the Earth through all things huge and tiny. I was never in shoes as a child and would be in, under or around trees most of the time; or I would be at the beach. I grew up to the sound of waves, the sting of sand and salt whipped up by wind or the lulling calm of the rhythmic crashing. I grew accustomed to it; a blessing and a curse. Being so close to the immensity that is the ocean and having it become home, meant that I forgot that not all is as it seems. I became complacent and never fully considered the darker truth behind the huge breaks and pretty shells.
By Obsidian Words5 years ago in Earth
The Chipmunks of Mt. Howard, Oregon. Top Story - May 2021.
Northeast Oregon's Mt. Howard is a beautiful feature of the landscape--boasting views of Lake Wallowa and the valley where Chief Joseph and his people spent their summers. It is home to a variety of wildflowers, the steepest tram in North America, and what must be the most pampered family of chipmunks I've ever met.
By Oliver Dahl5 years ago in Earth
Food for Chickens
Reducing our carbon footprint means reducing our waste. We, as a small family unit, do that by recycling, using refillable water bottles, and working to replace plastic kitchen containers with reusable glass. But what we also do, which seems to have the greatest impact for us, is care for a flock of poultry. My goal is to keep my family as healthy as possible. This means doing my best to take care of the Earth, too, so that it has the opportunity to help provide a healthier lifestyle for my family, as well as the rest of the world.
By KJ Aartila5 years ago in Earth
The snail's journey
I never found much beauty within England. Having travelled all over the world, explored so many cultures and environments, I found home to be rather drab. Far too green in my opinion. I have seen some beautiful animals on my travels, everything from a honey badger to a humpback whale and I truly believe I can find beauty in any animal on this planet.
By Maxine Hancock5 years ago in Earth
Dandelion Gathering
We only have one Earth, astronomers have looked! Earth is the only planet that can sustain life as we know it and need it to be. Clean water, clean air, clean soil is what we need to survive. In order to do my part for future generations, I became an herbalist a few years ago. I enjoy practicing herbalism because it is one small way to make a big impact! You can actually forage for medicine! You don’t have to buy from a store which used up more of Earth’s resources, as well as, emitting more pollution into our atmosphere. Herbalism is so simple to learn, there are SO many herbalists out there willing to share their knowledge. Once you have created a foundation of learning about your local plants and their properties, you can go for a nature walk and collect an amount of each to take home to use in a tea or as an infusion!
By Kelly Fontaine5 years ago in Earth
Happy Birthday, Jacques Cousteau
The year was 2018. I was still cleaning out the townhouse after my mother passed away, readying it for sale. A challenge was proposed in a conservationist page that I followed: Do something in honor of the late Jacques Cousteau's 108th birthday.
By Julia Schulz5 years ago in Earth
Pandemic our Teacher
This pandemic has changed the way we live and work, as various health and safety restrictions keep more of us at home more often. The resulting changes to our behaviour are already impacting the environment around us. Air pollution is diminishing, water quality is improving, and snow is becoming more reflective in some areas since the pandemic began.
By Gerald Holmes5 years ago in Earth
What Is The Secret Behind The Glow of Mushrooms Found in Meghalaya?
Every day on our earth, our scientists keep on finding new discoveries and new things. There are so many amazing things on earth that cannot be understood with any strong evidence as to why this thing is in this way, a similar discovery was found in the forests of Meghalaya. What is this and how was it discovered.
By Russel Jim5 years ago in Earth
My Wants, My Needs, My Desires
The year 2020 gave me pause. Not only in the physical sense but also gave me pause to think - to simply BE still in the moment. I stayed home like so many, however unlike millions thrown into chaos around the world I stayed home in the countryside. Trees surrounded me, vegetable plants grew to be eaten directly from the garden. I had room to breathe, to walk outside on 38 acres without bumping into anyone - without the need to social distance or mask up. I felt myself pause and allow Mother Earth to embrace me in a comforting hug.
By Wendy Roe5 years ago in Earth
Mni Wiconi - It is Life
It is life. We can all recognize that water is a universal need for all living things. People, animals, and plant life alike.
By Sai Marie Johnson5 years ago in Earth
A Natural Smile
I have always considered myself a nature lover and a very novice photographer. The joy that these little furry babies and all unique and special things of the world bring to me is so sharp and childishly pure that trying to capture it for others is incredibly difficult. This little one is one of many new friends I have had the pleasure of greeting along my trip in Canada and I was shocked when I looked back through the many photos to see that I had caught the little lopsided grin I thought that I had imagined.
By Obsidian Words5 years ago in Earth
𝚃𝚑𝚎 𝙿𝚎𝚛𝚒𝚕𝚜 𝚘𝚏 𝙷𝚞𝚖𝚊𝚗 𝚆𝚊𝚜𝚝𝚎
The travel route in which garbage takes after human consumption really worries me. Throwing out my plastic drink cup from a coffee shop doesn't seem like a big deal, until I really think about where its final resting place lies. The cup could end up virtually anywhere, and I was mindlessly going about my days very oblivious to this bad habit. That same cup could float out of the public trash in a bad wind gust, end up being tossed around in the street, or even find itself in Lake Michigan. I had NO IDEA where my trash was actually going, or how it was affecting my environment.
By K L5 years ago in Earth