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A boy who combats climate change, specifically flooding, by planting trees up river from his village.

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Nature Story for Kids: The Boy Who Grew A Forest | Vooks Narrated Storybooks

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A great book to display the negative effects humans have on the earth.

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Waltham Fields Community Farm (Community Farms Outreach)

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Wonderful Worms Read Aloud from the Learning Garden

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This compost/worm container is a great visual for students to see how different types of human produced 'trash' can be composted or on the contrary, how it does not compost. I would use several of these or find containers like these to display how worms can help compost and how beneficial they are along with other composting animals in helping to rebuild our earth.

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The See-Through Compost Container from Educational Insights teaches decomposition, composting, life cycles and environmental education. Three separate, aerated compartments enable kids to view the entire decomposition process clearly and make side-by-side comparisons between different materials. Includes three thermometers that demonstrate temperature changes during the decomposition process.

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The See-Through Compost Container from Educational Insights teaches decomposition, composting, life cycles and environmental education. Three separate, aerated compartments enable kids to view the entire decomposition process clearly and make side-by-side comparisons between different materials. Includes three thermometers that demonstrate temperature changes during the decomposition process.

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This a high quality complex text that is a perfect challenge for ELL students. It opens up the door for new vocabulary and the concept of exploring the world around you.

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The book, "The Water Walker" prominently features the Indigenous tribe, Ojibwe/Ojibway. The video also features the Indigenous language in congruence with the English translation. It discusses how their sacred Indigenous land and water was abused by the U.S. government and white colonizers. It also talks about how the Ojibwe people stood up to the government and protested the abuse of their land and water.

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This would be a more brief subject but a very important one. Discussing how the Indigenous peoples of the Americas were able to live in harmony with the land and how they knew how to conserve and protect the land, water and animals. How white colonization took away the land from Indigenous people. This will be paired with the book, "The Water Wlaker" by, Joanne Robertson

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Mapping

We strive to map Indigenous territories, treaties, and languages across the world in a way that goes beyond colonial ways of thinking in order to better represent how Indigenous people want to see themselves.

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Native Land is a resource to learn more about Indigenous territories, languages, lands, and ways of life. We welcome you to our site.

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A powerful true story of a Kenyan woman's environmental passion to inspire other African people to plant 30 million trees in 30 years. This is a culturally divers story to pair with my lesson that features an at-home family assignment in which students and their families are given the opportunity to plant trees. We would read this story with both students and their families.

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A bold and brightly colored illustrated biography of Wangari Maathai who founded the Green Belt Movement and was the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.
This picture book tells the inspiring story of Wangari Maathai, women's rights activist and one of the first environmental warriors. Wangari began the Green Belt Movement in Kenya in the 1960s, which focused on planting trees, environmental conservation, and women's rights. She inspired thousands across Africa to plant 30 million trees in 30 years and was the first African woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.

* Explores environmental and political issues in an inspirational way

* Vibrant illustrations from print-maker Margaux Carpentier, one of the featured artists in Taschen's The Illustrator: 100 Best from Around the World

* Narrative non-fiction text by Gwendolyn Hooks, winner of the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work for Children

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A bold and brightly colored illustrated biography of Wangari Maathai who founded the Green Belt Movement and was the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize. This picture book tells the inspiring story of Wangari Maathai, women's rights activist and one of the first environmental warriors.

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A great story to amplify the conservation of all animal species. Featuring a black family who cares to share their knowledge of animals with their children.

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Lily Williams grew up in Northern California. She received her BFA with high distinction from California College of the Arts. Lily seeks to inspire change, engage audiences, and educate people of all ages with her artwork. Her work can be seen in films, books, and on the web. This is Lily's third book for children, following If Sharks Disappeared and If Polar Bears Disappeared.

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What would happen if elephants disappeared? Trace the repercussions of a world without elephants in writer and illustrator Lily Williams' third picture book about loss and conservation.The Congolese forest is home to many types of animals. Some are strong. Some are slippery.Some are loud.And some, like the elephant, are BIG.The elephant has become synonymous with the image of African wildlife.

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This would be a great resource for a unit/classroom newsletter to parents. It would be especially important for those families who speak Spanish.

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¡Regístrese para recibir una notificación cuando tengamos nuevos recursos disponibles en español! Agregue su nombre a nuestra lista de correo electrónico "Siembra con niños."

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This is a great resource for families. It would be an easy activity that I could facilitate for families. I would ensure I supply materials and with an appropriate location that they have access to. A great way to teach about how trees recycle our air and how we can make connections with nature.

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Materials:

Tree reference book or Internet access for research

Tree

Shovel

Instructions

Trees benefit our landscapes and the broader environment in so many ways. They provide food and shelter to a wide array birds, beneficial insects, and other wildlife. Their roots help capture rainwater and prevent storm runoff from polluting the watershed. When placed properly, trees can help us reduce our energy needs by moderating winter winds and summer heat. Some even give us a harvest of tasty, healthful fruits. Trees also help to purify the air we breathe. Tree foliage filters out pollutants such as nitrogen oxide, sulfur dioxide, and ozone, which contribute to both smog and greenhouse gases, as well as dust and other harmful particulates. Trees help the environment by taking up carbon dioxide, the greenhouse gas that is such a big driver in climate change, and storing the carbon in their wood. It's been estimated that the urban trees alone growing in the U.S. (excluding Alaska and Hawaii) sequester nearly 23 million tons of carbon each year!

In many parts of the country, fall is the perfect time to plant trees because the soil is still warm enough for roots to become established before winter sets in, but deciduous trees and shrubs have dropped their leaves and require no energy from the roots for growth. In warmer climates where the ground does not freeze, winter months may be a good time to plant. In areas with harsher winters, you may want to wait until after the soil warms in the spring. One way to determine your best planting time is to check when your state celebrates Arbor Day.

1. Begin by selecting a location to plant your tree. Check for underground utilities like electric, cable, and gas lines by calling Dig Safe 811. Also check for overhead obstacles such as electrical and phone lines. Remember - your tree will grow! Once you choose a location, take note of the soil, space and sunlight available. Just like all plants, different trees prefer different conditions so you will need this information to select the best tree for your chosen site.

2. Research tree options using printed or online tree guides. Letting your children help with the selection of the tree will add their excitement when planting the tree. If your space is limited, make sure to look for a tree with a smaller mature size (remember to consider both height and canopy spread). For best results, choose an appropriate native species where possible; it is likely to be well-adapted to your conditions and the most useful to wildlife as habitat and as a food source. If you do not choose a native tree, make sure your chosen tree is hardy in your area. Also consider flowering time and color, if it fruits, and if it will need special pruning and care. Experienced garden center staff or state and local Extension Service and Master Gardener staff are often wonderful resources to help you select the best tree for your landscape.

3. Take a family trip to a tree nursery or garden center. Here are a few tips to help you select your tree:Although many garden centers offer large trees for an "instant" landscape, when purchasing a tree or shrub, it's actually better (and usually cheaper) to select a smaller specimen. It will have experienced less transplant shock and, once planted in your yard, will recover and grow faster than a large nursery specimen. Consider finding a tree the height of your child or grandchild. You'll be able to measure and compare the growth of both every year.
Check branch angles and roots. At the nursery, select trees and shrubs with good branch angles and few, if any, broken or diseased branches. Look carefully at the roots of container plants to be sure they aren't root bound. Healthy roots will be white. If the roots encircle the container a little, the plant is still a good purchase. Select another tree if the root ball is all roots and almost no soil, and the roots are pale brown in color. If you buy a tree or shrub with a root ball wrapped in burlap, make sure the tree and root ball move together when you rock them. This means the roots are clinging well to the soil and the tree will transplant better.

4. Plant your tree. Check out the tree planting instructions from KidsGardening: https://kidsgardening.org/gardening-basics-plant-a-tree.

5. Keep your kids involved! Be sure to let them help as much as possible with the actual planting and care of the young tree; anything that involves digging in the dirt or spraying water from a hose is bound to entice them. Encourage kids to continue to observe and learn about the tree as it grows. Do its leaves change color in the fall? Are there birds nesting or feeding in its branches? Does the color or texture of the bark on the trunk change as the tree matures?

6. Don't forget to name the tree! For a great winter project, help your child make a weatherproof plant sign with the tree's botanical name, its common name, and the name your family chose for it. Hold a special naming ceremony in spring as you place the plant tag in the ground near the tree.

7. Once your new tree is in the ground, gather the family around it for a group photo. Make this picture taking an annual event and collect the photos together in an album. As the years pass you'll create a wonderful keepsake to pass down, a true family tree. Who knows? Perhaps years from now your grandchildren or great-grandchildren will add photos of themselves and their families standing beneath the spreading branches of the now stately tree that was once a spindly sapling planted by you and your children long ago.

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Plant a tree with a child and you're likely to also seed a fond memory that will grow into a deep connection with the tree as both child and tree mature. Planting a tree is a gift, not only to yourself and your family, but to those in decades to come who may enjoy its springtime flowers, summer shade, colorful fall leaves, evergreen branches, or winter silhouette.

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This website can provide all students with the inspiration and option to influence their government to make changes for their future.

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With recent concerns about youth detachment from outdoor activities, lack of physical exercise and increased health risks, the California Roundtable on Recreation, Parks and Tourism adopted the California Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights for the purpose of recommending a fundamental list of experiences that every child in California would benefit from experiencing, before entering high school. List of experiences include:
Numerous studies document that children who do these things are healthier, do better in school, have better social skills and self-image, and lead more fulfilled lives.

Boating is one way of helping children establish permanent bonds with their natural world, families and friends to help them go on to lead healthy and productive lives.

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California State Parks, State of California

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California State Parks, State of California

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This is an amazing true story of how a young woman in the country of Gambia chose to be empowered by the issue that so many of us contribute to on a daily basis. Instead of becoming jaded to the issue she found a solution and started recycling the bags. This book is a great way for all students to see that no matter where you live you can create solutions to larger problems.

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Discover the inspiring true story of Isatou Ceesay, an African woman who started a recycling movement to combat the pollution caused by plastic bags in her community.

For years, plastic bags were a cheap and convenient option for carrying goods in Njau, Gambia. However, when these bags broke or were no longer needed, they were carelessly discarded, leading to an unsightly accumulation of plastic waste alongside roads. The stagnant water in the bags provided a breeding ground for mosquitoes and diseases, while the burning of bags left behind a foul smell. The bags also strangled gardens, killed livestock, and polluted the environment.

Isatou Ceesay decided to take action, and she began to collect the plastic bags and recycle them into something new. Her efforts not only helped to clean up the environment, but also provided income for women in her community who had been struggling to make ends meet.

This powerful and moving book showcases the impact of one person's determination and ingenuity in creating positive change. It highlights the urgent need to address the plastic pollution crisis and encourages readers to take action to make a difference in their own communities. Join Isatou Ceesay and be inspired to become a changemaker in your own right.

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Discover the inspiring true story of Isatou Ceesay, an African woman who started a recycling movement to combat the pollution caused by plastic bags in her community. For years, plastic bags were a cheap and convenient option for carrying goods in Njau, Gambia.

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This book features the importance of using our "things" to their fullest potential. There are so many items we have that break or we think we are finished using them and they end up in a landfill. Reading the book, "Kenya's Art" by Linda Trice and Hazel Mitchell shows students that we can find ways to repurpose our things and avoid contributing to landfills.

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This is a great book that amplifies a love of nature and specifically insects. Often time insects are regarded as pests and a part of nature we don't want to involve ourselves with. By featuring this book in my unit of study we can begin the discussion of the importance of insects and how it relates to composting and other climate solutions.

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Outdoor is an incredible organization that students and their families can become involved in. There is a large disparity between low-income and people of color and their access to beautiful outdoor spaces to explore. This excellent organization takes this issue head on to provide programs and corporate partners to help lessen this disparity. When communities are completely left out of beautiful outdoor spaces it makes it hard to see why we should take the effort to save them. By showing students and their families where they can go to appreciate and enjoy nature they naturally become more invested in the conservation and preservation of these spaces.

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Outdoor Afro Leadership Training equips more than 100 volunteer leaders with the tools needed to guide local communities in nature safely and sustainably.

Making Waves is a national program ensuring every child and caregiver in Outdoor Afro's sphere of influence learns how to swim.

Black History Month educates about nature influencers and national events of our past and present that inspire our community work.

Juneteenth serves as a commemoration day for Outdoor Afro that encourages communities across the United States to go outside for 2.5 hours to reflect on the 2.5 years that freedom delayed for enslaved people of Galveston, Texas.

Glamp Out celebrates with more than 250 guests all that our organization has achieved yearlong because of your generous support.

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People In Nature * Program Overview * Outdoor Afro

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Learn the various ways Outdoor Afro works to diversify outdoors by naturally helping to get Black people in nature within their local communities.