Guide 5B Communities
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Additional activities, a behind-the-scenes gallery, recommended books, and more.
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Manage Something
In a world where it is easy to feel out of control, sometimes it can help to manage a small piece in order to gain perspective. We have been managing 10 acres for 20 years, but in some ways it is really managing each tree individually. From the moment we selected individual trees, planted them, watered them, and watched each grow, we were managing small and rich communities. Seeing the incredible diversity of life and interactions grow over time puts other things into perspective.
Lesley
Behind-the-Scenes
Bengal cat battle
Tanji and Uschi are brothers and get along pretty well. However, every once in a while they unleash their predatory behaviors on each other.
Garden Kennel
Even though we initially argued that building a garden this year would be good for class videos, it is really mostly a big cat kennel.
Next Generation
Box of Stuff
Recommended Books
Few plants are more interesting to grow than carnivorous plants; this book is a great place to start the adventure.
Even if you don't like spiders now, you may after reading this book!
Nature Study at its best: part science and part real-world experiences.
Build a Library
Whether its digital or print, collect resources that assist in exploring, describing, and explaining the natural world.
Communities Product Page
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