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New Kids’ Book Alert: Pollinators & Native Plants for Kids by Jaret C. Daniels – Coming April 8th!
Are you looking for an engaging and educational book to introduce kids to the wonders of nature? Pollinators & Native Plants for Kids by Jaret C. Daniels is the perfect guide for young readers eager to learn about plants, pollinators, and the important roles they play in our environment. This beautifully illustrated book, releasing on April 8th, 2025, is packed with fascinating facts, hands-on activities, and colorful images that make learning about nature fun and […]
Celebrating Indie Press Month: Spotlight on Menasha Ridge Press and Wilderness Press
Indie Press Month is a time to shine a light on the world of independent publishing. This yearly celebration serves as a platform to recognize and support the important contributions of indie presses to the literary world. Among the many significant independent publishers, Menasha Ridge Press and Wilderness Press stand out with their focus on outdoors and adventure titles. The Significance of Indie Press Month Indie Press Month is a key initiative that brings attention […]
Mushroom Finder Exclusive: Interview With Expert Jacob Kalichman
Mushroom Finder is a new addition to the Nature Study Guide Finders series started by May Theilgaard Watts in the 1930s. Author Jacob Kalichman is a field mycologist who maintains suggested common names and associated guidelines for North American fungi. When did your interest in fungi begin? It started abruptly in 2010. I had already been interested in finding and identifying bugs and snakes for a few years, so it wasn’t a big leap. But I […]
Admiring the Small-but-Mighty Northern Pygmy Owl
Stone-cold killers come in all shapes and sizes in the natural world. However, we often think of large, menacing creatures with long, sharp claws and razor-sharp teeth as predators and don’t give a second thought to the small ones. Some of these small predators are often cute and adorable. That’s what makes them so cool. I was thinking about this a week or so ago while I was photographing an adorable tiny owl. Behind the […]
Discover the Magical World of Mushrooms: A New Book for Young Nature Lovers
Have you ever spotted weird and colorful mushrooms while walking in the woods and wondered what they were? A fascinating new book called Mushrooms & Fungi for Kids: An Introduction to Mycology, by Ariel Bonkoski, is here to help young nature enthusiasts explore the amazing world of fungi! Unlike most mushroom books that focus on which mushrooms you can eat, this book takes a different approach. It’s all about discovering how cool and unusual fungi […]
Bird Nest Finder Exclusive: Interview With Expert Dorcas S. Miller
Dorcas S. Miller, founding president of the Maine Master Naturalist Program, is the author and illustrator of Bird Nest Finder, in addition to more than a dozen other nature guides in the Finders series, including Track Finder, Scat Finder, Winter Weed Finder, Berry Finder, and Constellation Finder. Her Finders books have sold over half a million copies. Bird Nest Finder is her newest one, released in October 2024. What inspired you to write Bird Nest […]
From Kitchen Traditions to Modern Tables: Cast-Iron Cooking by Julia Rutland
Escape to Nature This Year for Your Health
Spending time outdoors is vital for a healthy lifestyle. Nature offers many benefits that contribute to our well-being, from physical health improvements to mental clarity and emotional balance. These outdoor experiences can enrich our lives in many ways, and it is essential to prioritize getting outside in the new year. Physical, Mental, and Emotional Health Benefits Spending time in nature has been linked to numerous physical health benefits. Studies have shown that spending time outdoors […]
The Biden Administration just announced their decision to designate Chuckwalla and Sàttìtla Highlands as National Monuments! What a great way to kick off 2025! These two designations will protect more than 800,000 acres of public lands in northern and southern California. AdventureKEEN is a proud partner of The Conservation Alliance, which has been working hard to bring together government officials, media, grassroots supporters, and businesses like AdventureKEEN to make days like today a reality. You can see more about the […]
Exciting News: Two New Books Join the Nature Study Guides Finder Series
The Nature Study Guides Finder series is a timeless favorite in the outdoors world. These guides have been loved by nature fans for ages, offering valuable insights and tips for identifying various plants and animals. With a recent update to the look, the series now carries a fresh, modern design and introduces two new titles—Mushroom Finder and Bird Nest Finder. There are also five titles in the series that have recently received updates with new editions. New […]
