Why Soil is More Important than you Think
Did you know that 87% of life on Earth is sustained by just 39 inches of topsoil? The usable topsoil we have left is rapidly decreasing; over the past 40 years, we have lost 40% of our topsoil. According to the United Nations, we have only enough soil left for approximately 80 to 100 more […]
Food Fighter: Connecting Kids to Their Food
Jilliann Feltham’s favorite activity as a first-grade teacher was storytime. It was a time to relax a bit before lunch, get immersed in a far-away world, and let those little blooming imaginations take over. Except for one problem: the students were distracted. Not the normal kind of distracted that six-year-olds get, but a kind of […]
Teaching Students About Sustainable Agriculture Around the World | Learning Book
Why do we care about sustainable agriculture? Sustainable agriculture is growing crops and livestock in consideration of future needs. This is especially important in a time in which agriculture is taking up around 40% of the land around the world, contributing to 10% of total global greenhouse gases, and a leading cause of deforestation. Learning […]
Gardening: From Beginner to Master
It’s time to ‘herb’ your enthusiasm for sustainable lifestyle choices by trying out a new hobby: Gardening!
Winter Gardening
Gardening at home is a fantastic way to add some fresh and healthy produce into your cooking. It can also help you connect with nature and engage in sustainable practices while providing you that little boost of vitamin D from the sun. Maybe a lush outdoor garden was pretty low on your to-do list this […]