Thich Nhat Hanh: About Mother Earth

"You carry Mother Earth within you. She is not outside of you. Mother Earth is not just your environment. In that insight of inter-being, it is possible to have real communication with the Earth, which is the highest form of prayer."

Note: all photos on this website are by Marianne Bickett unless otherwise noted and are fully protected under copyright laws, thank you!

Owl Poem and More

Listen to Marianne reading her poem about an owl encounter. And, Visit Kidwings to see amazing videos about owls, wolves, and more! Also, be sure to check out Passport to Wildlife Academy for video programs that bring the wild plants and wildlife into your homes and classrooms! Created by wildlife biologists and other experts for a comprehensive experience in learning.

Connecting With Trees

Visit Trees for Honolulu's Future

ConnectingwTreesPreschoolMB (pdf)Download

Connectingwith TreesMBickett K-3 (pdf)Download

Valentines for Trees (pdf)Download

Eco Friendly Art Making

Natural Paints (pdf)Download

HomemadeGluePlaydoughandUHUGluestick (pdf)Download

Art, Nature, and Science Connections

Nature Journaling, Art/Nature/Science Curriculums, and Art Projects

Please feel free to download the Nature Journaling and Nature-Science-Art Curriculums (below) for parents and teachers. Soon, I will be adding Nature Art projects that I've done with my grandsons and in classrooms.

Photo on the right is my grandson, Jaxon at age three, with his flower pressing project. Click on the images below to see full images.

Free Downloads

Nature Journaling Recommended Sites (pdf)

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Art/Nature/Science Curriculums (pdf)