C&NN Associate Brother Yusuf Abdul-Wasi contributes the following:

Paddling Tivoli North Bay



On an easy Sunday morning this fascinating tidal marsh in Dutchess County, offered our group of inner-city youth, teachers and family members an up-close exploration of spectacular plants, interesting wildlife, and scenic views of the Catskills. With the superb eco-guidance and…

Are you homeschooling and looking for some fun additional courses for you and your child? Or are you looking for something to supplement your child’s regular school education that will help him or her to thrive within that setting? These holistic development courses might be just what you are looking for. Each course varies in its length but maintains a similar…

Today after Sunday brunch nine students joined graduate fellow Paul Lovaas, my wife Jennifer and I for a paddle on Black Oak Lake. We started our journey from the shores of the Lowenstine Estate, the up north home of Conserve School’s founder Jim Lowenstine. As a group we maneuvered the 29 foot long,  400 pound …

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CAPTURE the MOMENT – FOREVER!

After a wonderful but windy afternoon walk around the woodland near school, my children began to talk about the afternoon’s experiences.

Dianne said how much she enjoyed the walk in the long grass around the trees. “Everything was beautiful, Mr. Paull…………….everything smelled dead good. Did you hear the wind, though?  It was making a…

Our Children are the Caretakers of Tomorrow: In this book we celebrate nature and art, opening the hearts and minds of children - inspiring them to explore the wonders of the natural world and thier own unique creative gifts: …

“THE BUG WHISPERER COMETH!”

THE GREATEST INSECT EXHIBIT THERE EVER WAS @ TROPIC LIFE PET’S PET-A-PALOOZA!

Milwaukee, Wisconsin – September 8^th, 2013 – Tropic Life Pets is presenting Tales From the Bug Whisperer (EXTREME EDITION).  Award winning film producer, educator and entertainer Antonio Gustin (aka “The Bug Whisperer ™”) of Tony’s Creepy Crawly Zoo is teaming up with Natural Art Promotions.  The greatest…

If you answer YES to all of these questions you may wish to join this amazing journey in helping to grow "The Garden of Love"

1. Do you wish to help keep the enchantment of childhood alive?

2. Do you believe that picture books and telling stories are important in a child’s life?

3. Do you care about the future of our Natural World?

4. Do you believe in nurturing compassion, love, truth, respect and peace in our…

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You might see a lot or you might not see many, but if you stay in the house, you won’t see any. -- EarthSky Magazine

The annual…