Nature

Granny Del's Farm
There was a war on Mott Street. It was hard to see, but hatred ran from house to house, a thing most real, played out in the weapons of misinformation and ideology.
By Jeff Ford5 years ago in Earth
Domesticated Urban Chipmunks
Chipmunks are one of the most domestic, non-domesticated animals in Canada. With their small size and interesting stripes, they are more cherished and friendly than common black or grey squirrels. These physical traits may have helped chipmunks endear themselves to humans and after receiving gifts of food, they began to expect these treats, and embrace the urban setting rather than be fearful of it.
By Blaise 5 years ago in Earth
Plastic Plague
I stood in the laboratory door, savoring the feeling of success. I had finally done it; I had achieved my certification in the fields of biochemistry and microbiology at our Dome University and was now called Dr. Aisha Holston. I was ready to begin my career as a scientist, researching the Plastic Plague and ways to end its devastating impacts on our planet Earth. Could I finally achieve my dream to help the suffering life in the Outside? As for what led me to this spot, it all begins many years ago with an early morning walk on the beach…
By Carolyn Frank5 years ago in Earth
Small Sacrifices
I create happiness in a lot of ways, like most people. Joy and love is the whole reason we're here, right? To make the best out of this life and find create happiness even if it's to some mundane, you create your own. I create most of my happiness by gardening and tending to my Ivy's, succulents, and floral plants. In order to properly care for a plant you have to cut or trim the leaves of a plants when they start to wither and rot. I have a small pair of scissors dedicated to doing this delicate job, as to not accidentally cut off a healthy leaf.
By Bethany Rose 5 years ago in Earth
Swimming In A World Without Sharks
I know what you're thinking. A penguin making the case for sharks… that's weird. Aren't you guys enemies? Aren't penguins the cute embodiment of fluffy aquatic goodness whilst sharks are sleek cartilaginous killing machines?
By Argumentative Penguin5 years ago in Earth
Capturing the Wild..... Bees
"Run! Run into the house! RIGHT NOW!" I shouted. With shoulders hunched, I ducked my head as low as I could and ran. Millions of tiny insects were suddenly swirling around my head as the echo of their furious buzzing struck fear into my soul. Impossible to dodge, they kept slamming into my head and body at a ferocious speed but non alighted. Stunned momentarily they just kept flying in a giant collective tornado. Keeping my head as low as I could, while still increasing the distance between this invading force and myself, I scooped the one year old and dashed inside, slamming the sliding glass door behind us. Dancing nervously around we all checked our clothing and hair for any tag-alongs. Assured that we had escaped unencumbered, we then turned our attention to the window, peering nervously to try to ascertain what on earth had invaded our back yard.
By Maria Calderoni5 years ago in Earth
Capturing the Wild and Untamed
I turn and smile at my husband as we approach the halfway mark of the South River Falls Trail in Shenandoah National Park. Earlier in the day, we met a woman who said this area was a great place to spot black bears. Living in Virginia for about a year, we hiked many trails in Shenandoah. All of them were amazing, but the opportunity to see a bear evaded us.
By Jennifer Christiansen5 years ago in Earth
How significant are transitory birds in a time of environmental change
Transitory birds are occasional visitors with positive effects. Birds from 29 nations fly to India consistently. The nation observes approaching of huge herds during September-October connoting the start of relocation.
By AD5 years ago in Earth
Chasing the Butterflies
Growing up, I had also chased the butterflies. And as I get older, the more the grab my attention. When I was probably 5 or 6 my mom had some bright morning glories and tulips planted in the yard, that always grew my attention. That's when I learned that butterflies liked the bright colors and the sweets that came from the flowers.
By Kayla Lynn Waksmonski5 years ago in Earth
"ELEMENTAL"
An ocean has a voice... I remember the childhood dreams I had of swimming in a lavender sea or flying in an emerald sky and letting go of all inhibitions and fears and the well that carried all of my tears has dried out and the past will forever be forgotten...forsaken souls now free to roam Elysium, fountains of youth spring ambrosial nectar and the air so pure when we breathe the taste of immortality enters our lungs...my heart is broken watching those appointed as guardians to protect nature contaminate our most precious elements and endanger species once abundant roaming rampant now scarcely tread shallow waters....and the machines who now take the place of many men without thought, without feeling destroy and have no remorse for Sea's Creatures and all creation but only the mind of man can create such things and as we abuse our power and live as if there are no consequences for polluting our oceans and tampering with our atmosphere we are forgetting to give appraise! We are forgetting to show mercy the glory of life is to admire the view that your Higher Power allows your limited eyes to see...and be grateful that everything is aligned and in proper proportions with no mistakes we were created with love's image and my "ideal", me at my peak of potential is given a mission to serve nature first and then all creations and protect that which is sacred and subdue "hatred" to open the eyes of those blind to their actions...."THEY KNOW NOT WHAT THEY DO"... So when I see someone littering I approach them and let them know that "this is our castle"!!! The world we live in is our secret garden and what we plant will grow and what good is a plant contaminated with rotten seeds? ...The human mind can easily be swayed or shaken and in the comfort of a good friend you will never be steered out of your original path. And to those who don't know, a good friend will be as a teacher and show you rather then tell you the right way to live. So what I am doing to make this world a better and cleaner place and protect our oceans from any more harm is spread my wisdom and knowledge from one person to the next and as each one teaches one the more our consciousness will grow and the cleaner our world and our oceans will be...but to the powers that be which I have no control over... I use this "jewel" as my stronghold which is : ", Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference"...We as a people must know our limits but at the same time shoot for the MOON! Cause even if we miss we will still be amongst the "stars"...so with that being said I will continue to show through my actions and not by mere words how appreciating nature and admiring the beauty of the miraculous mysterious mystical and enigmatic "ocean" and all of earth's wonderful creation in that matter allows others blessed to be in the presence of such praise and remarkable stature to be thankful. Thankful to be given life, given hope, given an opportunity to make our world a better place and keep our oceans safe and clean cause being that "life", our first living organism came from the ocean it deserves...I mean "she" deserves phenomenal realization and declaration because blood may be thicker then water, but you need water to live! And the praise our oceans deserve have been non-existent for centuries!!! And if you want to continue living in a "wonderful world" start taking CARE of her... And it starts with "YOU"
By St.15 years ago in Earth
Mighty Humpback Whales
As sailors it’s normal to be sat around a bamboo table, flip-flops left at the door, sharing our adventures with complete strangers. The beachfront bar grapevine is an abundant source of local information; usually fascinating, sometimes hilarious and too often dodgy. Among my catalogue of collected useless information is the top 5 do-not-go-to-unless-you-wanna-die launderettes in Australia. I can also bet that the world’s smallest restaurant chairs are the kiddy-sized, brightly-coloured plastic sets in the streets of Vietnam. I am 6 feet tall.
By Jo Yeste5 years ago in Earth
Honeybees Create My Happiness
Since I was a small child, In nature running wild, I have loved every kind of flower. Flowers in every shade and every hue my eyes just loved to devour, as I was (and still am) obsessed with all things of color.
By Tamara Loertscher5 years ago in Earth