Exploring The Nature Around You

Nature is everywhere. Unfortunately, many of us take little or no notice of what's going on around us on a daily basis. Exploring The Nature Around You will help introduce you to some of the routine yet often unnoticed goings on of some of our common-and not so common-plants, insects, birds, and other animals.

"With excellent close-up video and captivating background music, the emphasis is on providing the viewer with an entertaining, yet educational look at common insects, amphibians, and birds that are often seen in the eastern United States, but often overlooked....This DVD is ideal as a preparation for local field trips and to encourage observation of nature..."
Jane H. Evans - National Science Teachers Association
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"I am quite impressed with this DVD. It will be immensely useful in my teaching of Environmental Writing. Thank you for such fine photography and such clear, succinct presentations."
Thomas Becknell - Professor of English, Bethel University.

"An interesting and entertaining medley of natural history videography with informative, but non-technical narration."
Patrick Coin - BugGuide.Net.

"It is awesome! A great educational video, but enjoyable for all ages. The filming was superb, the narration is humorous and informative, and the format is easy to follow."
Carol Ray - Research Analyst, Duke University.

In This Volume

Spring Forth and Multiply! - Have you ever heard the early spring chorus of frogs and toads? We take a look at some of our early breeding amphibians. (9:52)

River Walk - Rivers can be great places to visit. River Walk takes us on a hike to have a look at some of the creatures found in and around small woodland rivers and streams. (12:03)

Field Trip: Meadows, Fields, and Pastures - Have you ever explored a meadow, a field, or a pasture? You'll be surprised at all the creatures that use these habitats. (10:57)

Bees and Wasps - What's the name of that bee hovering around the wood pile? that wasp building a nest on the chimney? In Bees and Wasps we take a close look at some common bees and wasps. (11:20)

What's going on in YOUR backyard? - You don't have to travel far to observe nature - it's as close as your own backyard! (11:34)