The month of March means it is spring season on the farm. Springtime is the season of growth, even renewal, and that’s a wonderfully exciting time on any farm. Have you ever experienced a farm spring? A Farm Spring, What Does it Mean? But what […]
Visiting the Monterey Bay Aquarium
Recently we visited the Monterey Bay Aquarium in Monterey, California. We learned about marine life and conservation. Here’s a view of the Orca whale display near the Monterey Bay Aquarium‘s gift shop. There were many helpful displays and information boards to accompany almost all of […]
Visiting the Butterfly Farms
We recently visited the Butterfly Farms in Vista, California. It was a great place to learn about butterflies — not only about their life cycle, but also about how to raise and protect them through conservation efforts. The Butterfly Farms is a nonprofit organization that […]
A Lesson in Falconry, the Sport of Emperors
Falconry is one of the oldest sports around. Throughout history it was pursued by nobles, kings, and emperors — like the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II (1194 – 1250). Wanting to learn more about this exciting pastime, we visited Sky Falconry in Alpine, California. Falconry […]
A Lesson in Wolf Conservation
Recently we visited the California Wolf Center in Southern California. They help educate folks about North American wolves. We learned about the history and biology of wolves. For instance, wolves normally live in packs. Within the pack, there is an order — the leader is […]
Facts about Ships of the Desert: Camels
Almost every children’s story about the African, Arabian, or even Asian desert features the camel. Camels are fascinating because of their ability to withstand their extreme environment. It is no wonder then that in certain cultures the camel symbolizes endurance and patience. Camels are herbivores. […]