Nature, Outdoors and Green Living

Al topics related to nature, the outdoors, ecology and green living

Parks Can Can Canada

Thu, 09/30/2010 - 19:33 — Beata Antoszek

Can you name all Canadian National Parks? And to the music of Can Can? ... Then watch and listen.

As we learn here there are 42 National Parks and 167 National Historic Sites in Canada. Can you visit them all? Yes, you can!

Solar Powered Camping

Sat, 07/03/2010 - 02:48 — Beata Antoszek

May the Force Be with You... I mean solar power! It is not only environmentally friendly, but becomes cheaper and more and more practical for camping.

 

School Trip to an Urban Conservation Area

Thu, 06/10/2010 - 23:13 — Beata Antoszek

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This was my son’s school trip to plant aquatic plants at Tommy Thomson Park aka Leslie Street Spit.

Paddle to Be Free

Wed, 04/28/2010 - 21:29 — Beata Antoszek

This is a very nice film narrated by a 12-year old boy, who paddled with his family through Canadian Barrenlands from Clarke River to Thelon River. Even if canoeing is not your interest you will appreciate beautiful scenery and wildlife of this northern wilderness. Kudos to the parents of the two boys for daring to take them on such a long trip in the middle of nowhere.

And you thought you were roughing it!

Movie "Home"

Wed, 04/21/2010 - 22:54 — Beata Antoszek

This wonderful movie talks about our origins on Earth and how the delicate balance in the environment is necessary for the survival of the species.

This Earth Day watch it, if you haven't already, and educate yourself. Broaden your horizons. You will be inspired and deeply touched by breathtaking images. Then read about green friendly camping.

Green Friendly Camping

Wed, 04/21/2010 - 22:41 — Beata Antoszek

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And you thought that camping was already green, right?

Parks Climate Challenge 2009: North Cascades

Thu, 01/28/2010 - 03:40 — Beata Antoszek

Watch as 19 high school studets participate in Parks Climate Challenge Program.

Parks Climate Challenge is a program organized by the National Parks Foundation in the US, where selected high school students get to spend a month at one of the national parks and learn about science and environmental effects of climate change.

See what these students had to say about their amazing experiences. Their enthusiasm is contagious!

Some Outdoorsy New Year Resolutions

Wed, 01/06/2010 - 07:17 — Beata Antoszek

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This year instead of making all the same resolutions that I won’t keep I decided to make some fresh resolutions that I would look forward to. What a novel idea! So what can I do to improve my and my family’s life this year without too much trouble.

Greenwashing

Mon, 11/16/2009 - 07:33 — Beata Antoszek

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First of all what is greenwashing? It is a form of brainwashing consumers by marketing gurus with their “green” product labels.

Rocky Mountain National Park- the Next Generation Fund

Tue, 11/03/2009 - 21:44 — Beata Antoszek

This video shows how many of the US National Parks, and lots more around the globe, are offering educational programs for children and families.

Movement of going back to nature has been recently sparked by the book "Last Child in the Woods" by Richard Louv.

Installing love of nature, curiosity and enthusiasm in the next generation is no small task and will affect all of us and our planet in the future.

Sesame Street: Camping Show

Sat, 10/10/2009 - 03:21 — Beata Antoszek

Booger Bears 101: Simple Tips for Making the Woods Less Scary

Sat, 08/01/2009 - 21:16 — Brooke Keith

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I remember when my friend Karen took her youngest son camping for the first time. I wasn't there, but I remember so well because it went so badly. The day, well, the day was fun. The day brought fishing trips with his Daddy, flower hunting with his mommy and even scavenger hunting with his big sister . . . but nighttime, now that was a horse of a different color.

Survive This CN Real Cartoon Network

Fri, 06/12/2009 - 03:10 — Beata Antoszek

Les Stroud is hosting a new reality TV show where 8 teenagers are moved to Northern Ontario bush and forced to survive on their own. With not much preparation and not much equipment or food provided, these modern teens are faced with wilderness and their instinct to survive no matter what. Can they Survive This?

The TV series is almost over on YTV (in Canada), but premieres on CN network in USA in June 2009.

As I have seen most of the episodes already, I don't want to spoil the fun for the most of you. Watch and learn. Prepare your kids to be able to find their way in the bush. It may be more important than you think.

U.S. Forest Service and Ad Council Launch National Campaign to Re-connect Children with Nature

Fri, 06/12/2009 - 02:47 — Beata Antoszek

June 13,2009 was declared US "National Get Outdoors Day"

To see more details you can go to http://www.discovertheforest.org/

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