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Pecky’s Bravery Saves the Forest

by Elise Cheung

Published December 2, 2020

Writing Workshop #25: Nature Writing

by Jane Levi

Published October 21, 2020

A Plea from the Red Zone

by Liam Hancock

Published August 25, 2020

California, oh man — land of opportunity, of sunshine, of warm sandy beaches, of snow-capped peaks. California. Land of vast cities, quiet suburbs, quaint rural farming communities. California, California, oh man, California. Land of smoke,...

Humble Beginnings

by Lainey Edmonds

Published July 22, 2020

Every year in April we celebrate Earth Day. It’s a day to take a minute and consider what we can do to benefit our environment. It can be an overwhelming task. Save the Earth? Ummm,...

Animation: The Little Whale

by Myzah De Guzman

Published June 27, 2019

I'm Myzah De Guzman and I'm 7 years old. This is my story, "The Little Whale." I did the character illustration while my brother Mazen did the illustration background and animation.

Nature Video: Hummingbirds

by Sierra Glassman

Published January 2, 2019

In this video, I tell some facts about Anna's Hummingbirds. Some facts are very surprising! Hummingbirds are amazing animals, and I hope more people will appreciate them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGdbdSFleqs

Passenger Martha

by Sierra Glassman

Published December 18, 2018

The Atlantic Net Pen Collapse

by Mia W

Published September 20, 2018

Author Interview: Patricia Newman, author of Plastic Ahoy! talks to Stone Soup blogger Lukas Cooke

by Lukas Cooke

Published September 14, 2018

Lukas Cooke, our young blogger interested in nature and the environment, recently had the opportunity to read one of Patricia Newman's books, Plastic Ahoy!: Investigating the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, and then talk to the...

Be Aware of Global Warming

by Antara Gangwal

Published May 13, 2018

Pecky’s Bravery Saves the Forest

Post Published December 2, 2020 by Elise Cheung

Once upon a time, in a far away land, there was an ordinary bird, Pecky. Pecky was a plain looking, shy, and reserved hummingbird. She was not particularly strong, nor considered herself brave. She was always leaning on her parents. Her family lived in The Silent Woods, named by the mayor, Mr. Fluffy Tail. Despite the name, the forest was anything but quiet.

Writing Workshop #25: Nature Writing

Post Published October 21, 2020 by Jane Levi

An update from our twenty-fifth Writing Workshop! A summary of the workshop held on Saturday October 17, plus some of the output published below This week's class focused on writing about nature, thinking about landscape, plants, animals, weather, and all the elements of lyrical writing that go into bringing the natural world alive on the page and in the minds of our readers.

A Plea from the Red Zone

Post Published August 25, 2020 by Liam Hancock

Humble Beginnings

Post Published July 22, 2020 by Lainey Edmonds

Every year in April we celebrate Earth Day. It’s a day to take a minute and consider what we can do to benefit our environment. It can be an overwhelming task. Save the Earth? Ummm, okay? But where do we start? Well, one simple and practical place you could start is with a compost. Rotting dirt? Yes! Why?

Animation: The Little Whale

Post Published June 27, 2019 by Myzah De Guzman

I'm Myzah De Guzman and I'm 7 years old. This is my story, "The Little Whale." I did the character illustration while my brother Mazen did the illustration background and animation.

Nature Video: Hummingbirds

Post Published January 2, 2019 by Sierra Glassman

Passenger Martha

Post Published December 18, 2018 by Sierra Glassman

River of feathers Crossing the sky May not see it ever again Beating wings Whoosh up high May not hear that ever again A winding brown-blue cloud of Passenger Pigeons covered the sky, wings whirring in a roaring river of sound. Less than 50 years later, the last passenger pigeon fell to the ground, heart still, from her perch four inches above the ground.

The Atlantic Net Pen Collapse

Post Published September 20, 2018 by Mia W

The Salish Sea is a vast body of water, stretching from southwest British Columbia, Canada, to the northwest portion of Washington State, USA. It provides a saline habitat for thousands of animals. Seagulls squawk overhead, and sleek harbor seals make occasional appearances. Forests of kelp sway with the current. It is an amazing and unique place.

Author Interview: Patricia Newman, author of Plastic Ahoy! talks to Stone Soup blogger Lukas Cooke

Post Published September 14, 2018 by Lukas Cooke

Be Aware of Global Warming

Post Published May 13, 2018 by Antara Gangwal

When you hear the word “Monster,” what do you think of? You might imagine a red, slimy creature with razor-like teeth, or an enormous shadowy figure lurking around. But some monsters are not like the ones you would typically think of. Global warming is one such monster that is really threatening life as we know it today.

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