Nature

Bamboo can be used in many ways, but one i can show you is how to make it into a spear, this is meant for fishing and not for play as it will have sharp edges.

Follow the easy instructions to install a new bail on an open-faced fishing reel. Be sure to regularly oil the exposed parts of an open-face spinning reel. The reel should be disassembled once a...

Winter is upon us and for some of us snow has fallen. If you don't have snow yet; be patient you will be getting some. For those of you that don't get snow you will have to picture this in your...

This article is about making a loud whistle out of an acorn shell. it will teach you the technique to whistle loud.

Photosynthesis is a biological process used by green plants, algae and some bacteria to convert carbon dioxide and water into simple sugars using energy from the sun. The formation of these sugars...

Biodiversity, in essence is the co-existence of organisms -- including plants and animals -- that cohabit any particular geographical area or region. That area can be as small as a few square...

When there is an oil spill, the oil can travel very quickly due to wind and tides. Oil has detrimental effects on plants and animals that frequent the water and the coastline. These effects can...

During the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays there is a lot of information and recipes on using yams or sweet potatoes for side dishes on the dining tables. This time of year there are plenty...

Plant respiration is the opposite of photosynthesis, which is a biological process performed by green plants that creates oxygen and releases it into the air. During respiration, plants absorb...

This article will provide you with information on how to make repairs to camping gear which occurs after your already on the camping trail. Even though these are minor repairs they can make a...

In a survival situation, no matter of what circumstance, one of the main objectives for survival is FOOD. There are several ways to obtain food adapted to the climate that you are in, plants are...

Fungi are multicellular organisms belonging to the eukaryote domain, a biological classification that also includes plants, animals and protists. Fungi includes organisms like mushrooms that are...

So, you want to try growing your own garden this year? There's nothing like eating fresh strawberries, lettuce or tomatoes from your own home. Perhaps vegetables or flowers? Save some money by...

The flower stem is structured much like a stem of a herbaceous plant. Its main purposes are to support the flower and to conduct water and nutrients to the flower head.

I absolutely love walking outside and smelling the great outdoors. The spray cans that you buy at the grocery store just don't cut it for me. I have found a way to bring in the great outdoors with...

Want a water garden but don't know where to start? Water Gardening for Beginners will get you started on the right foot!

Persimmon trees grow wild in wooded areas of the southeastern United States, particularly near fence rows and along the edges of fields. Unlike the fruit of more widely known and cultivated...

This is a great way to make a natural and easy bird feeder also a fun project kids can enjoy.

If you would like to make a fire in the woods but don't have any matches, don't despair. With a little time and effort you can build and outdoor fire.

Fiddling for worms can be profitable, great entertainment for the kids, and can save you money on fishing bait. Read further to learn this old timers lost art of fiddling for worms.

Soil acidity is measured in pH level, a chemical property that governs how substances interact with each other. A wide range of natural acidic properties are present in soils, but some soils may...

Nature Deficit Disorder (NDD)is defined by author Richard Louv in his 2007 book “Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder” as a modern day problem where children...

When we think of gardening, most people think of an activity that takes a lot of work, but it doesn't have to be. Growing a sock garden is so easy since nature does most of the work. All you have...

Colored lights affect plant growth due to the role of light in photosynthesis. Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use light energy to create glucose for food from carbon dioxide and the...

There are few encounters in nature more exciting than seeing a large animal in the water. There are specific steps to help to make dramatic photos of these special encounters.

The freshwater biomes are flowing or still areas of water with less than one percent salt. They range from small trickles of water from melting snow to vast, permanent water bodies hundreds of...

Plants use a process called photosynthesis to create food. It requires a combination of water, light energy and carbon dioxide for the chemical reaction to take place. In order for photosynthesis...

Home to over one billion people, the continent of Africa is the only continent that stretches from the Northern to Southern temperate zones. Africa is a continent resplendent with numerous...

Ocean ecosystems range from the dark ocean bottoms to the tidal shorelines of the continents. Oceans and their ecosystems cover 70 percent of the planet and support two-thirds of the supply for...

One of the biggest threats to ecosystem diversity is the increasing introduction and spread of invasive species. After habitat lost, invasive species are the biggest threat posed to biodiversity...

When people think of squirrel food, they often think of dried ears of corn. When you price bags of this commodity at the local farm store, you'll find it quite expensive to feed the squirrels...

Florida's wetlands, from its salt marshes, rivers and mud flats to its bays, estuaries and watersheds, are essential not only to the sustainability of many species, but also to Florida's water...

Ecosystem sustainability is a field of study that is constantly producing new data and research in the scientific community. At the core of the issue is a question of how much human interference...

Residential growth and lost woodlands leave our feathered friends fewer places to reside. They are left to find food and a retreat in response to predators. Creating a habitat for birds is the...

Air moves in invisible currents through the lower portion of the atmosphere, known as the troposphere. The temperatures of large masses of air contribute to weather events such as thunderstorms. A...

Whether you are a seasoned hunter or woodsman or a novice forest enthusiast you might need to hone your stealth skills to remain undetected as you enter and move about the woods. Stealth involves...

Earthworms tend to surface in large numbers during heavy rains for several reasons, not simply because the oxygen levels in the soil changes. Earthworms need to remain moist to survive and...

Making a few changes in your daily habits can help save the planets and save money also. It's easy to make simple changes at home and work.

We all want to do our part to help the environment, right? But let's face it. Who can afford to go out and buy a new car. Who can afford to replace all of the light bulbs in our homes with the...

An old saying among Orientals is “labor now, enjoy later”. This is especially true with the creation of a woodland field or meadow. Turning a tangled mass of thickets, thorns, vines and timber...

The world's forests hold importance for all of their inhabitants as well as for the overall health of the planet. The benefits of forests to society and to the diversity of life make it vital that...

Numerous types of shells can be found both in nature and as manufactured materials and objects. Common types of shells include snail shells, seashells, turtle shells and eggshells. The term...

If a plant dies and falls into a body of water or other place that is poor in oxygen, it falls to the bottom where it becomes buried by sediment. Over tens of thousands of years, more layers of...

The sugar and water mix used in hummingbird feeders can quickly mold in the summer heat. If you have mold in your hummingbird feeder, you'll see black spots inside the feeder or around the rim...

A campfire is no good unless you can start it. My egg carton fire starter is small enough that you can discretely start your fire and look like a pro. Save yourself the embarrassment of...

Using this article you will learn the basic steps to splitting eight to eighteen inch pieces of firewood with a maul and wedge.

Rafflesia is a group of species of parasitic plants native to the Asian tropics. Surviving on the host vine, they rarely bloom. When they do bloom, however, they produce what may be the largest...

Clouds are made of water, lifted from the earth's surface, that has encountered the colder air aloft in the atmosphere. The wind currents at various elevations in the lowest part of the...

The pitcher plant is a type of plant that eats insects, also called a carnivorous plant. They are rare, unique and quite interesting. "Regular" plants consume nutrients from the soil, but...

According to dictionary.com, a funnel cloud is "a rapidly rotating funnel-shaped cloud extending downward from the base of a cumulonimbus cloud, which, if it touches the surface of the earth,...