It’s well known that everyone can benefit from spending more time outdoors, especially in Oregon’s state and national forest park areas. These environments can be enjoyed year-round and provide a welcoming space for your family to retreat. Nature can be appreciated by everyone, but younger children can especially reap the rewards of being outdoors. From having fun to just getting outside and ... Read the Post
Forest Fun for All: Family-Friendly Recreation Ideas Among the Trees
How To Raise Environmentally Conscious Kids
Every parent has a responsibility to teach their children about the importance of caring for the environment and leading a green lifestyle. Children are the future generations that will be playing a major role in protecting the environment, so the earlier that you can get them to take this matter seriously the better. Fortunately, this should not be too challenging as younger generations are ... Read the Post
Jenny the Chimpanzee Book Receives Mom’s Choice Gold Award!
A Bears for Cares BookDON’T MONKEY AROUND WITH OUR WORLD!Newest Title in the Bears for Cares Series ofChildren’s Books Wins Mom’s Choice Gold Award!‘Jenny the Chimpanzee’“Today I have a story to tell. A story that I know so very well. The story of how we came to be. Told by no other than Jenny the Chimpanzee.” Thus, starts the delightful new “Jenny the Chimpanzee” book authored by 19-year-old ... Read the Post
Which Type of Water Feature Is Best For My Home
There are a number of good reasons to incorporate a water feature into the outdoor space of your home. Not only can a water feature create an interesting focal point for your back garden from a design perspective, but it can also help to change the overall look of the space. By adding a water feature, you can create a more earthy and natural feel to your garden. Some water features, on the ... Read the Post
How Connecting Children To Nature Is Good For Both
Plenty of older Americans hold fond childhood memories of climbing trees, catching frogs, and engaging in endless hours of tag or hide-and-seek with friends.Most children today, though, spend much less time outdoors, with their recreational hours instead devoted to TV, video games and computers, a trend that has nature advocates concerned.“If they don’t feel a connection to nature, they aren’t ... Read the Post
Careers for Those Who Love Nature
Have you always been interested in wildlife and the natural world? Perhaps you spent hours as a child watching ants scurrying around in their nest or grew bean seeds in jars of water so you could see their roots spreading. If you have an affinity for nature, what better career could there be for you than one based in the world of green and growing things? The options for potential careers have ... Read the Post