Appleseeds articles from October 2003

Appleseeds archives from October 2003

Fascinating forests.
October 1, 2003... While rain spatters on the leaves of the tallest trees, a flying squirrel whizzes by. As a parrot nibbles on a berry, a hummingbird hovers near a pink orchid. On the ground, a tiny animal called a shrew scurries under a shrub, and an earthworm...

A world of forests and amazing trees.(Where in the World?)
October 1, 2003... Hot or cold, wet or dry, forests grow all around the world. Some of these forests are home to amazing trees. In some places, unusual trees stand alone. Look at this map to learn where in the world forests grow. California--The Mendocino...

Kids in the clouds.(Monteverde Friends School, Monteverde, Costa Rica)
October 1, 2003... The Monteverde community was founded in 1951 by Quaker (Society of Friends) settlers from Alabama. They raised dairy cattle and started a cheese factory. They preserved a third of their land in uncut forest. Today, the Monteverde Friends School...

For the love.(protecting redwood trees)
October 1, 2003... Most people like to climb trees. But can you imagine living in a 1,000-year-old treetop for two years without coming down? That's what Julia Butterfly Hill did to save ancient redwood trees. Some of California's redwoods are more than 2,000...

Window wonders! make a suncatcher.(Fun Stuff)
October 1, 2003... In the fall, many leaves turn brilliant shades of red, yellow and orange. It's fun to collect them. Why not make a suncather with your favorite leaf? Brighten your window or make a special gift for a friend. To make your suncatcher, follow...

A people and a tree.(how Northwest Coast Indian tribes used trees)
October 1, 2003... Hundreds of years ago, babies born to the Northwest Coast Indians slept in cradles made of cedar wood. They snuggled under blankets and wore diapers made from cedar bark. As the babies grew, they came to understand how important the cedar tree...

What's that in your backpack?(school supplies and products that with products from trees)
October 1, 2003... Are you carrying a forest on your back? Of course not! But if you dig through your backpack, you will probably find many things that come from the forest. You might have books, pencils, and even a sweet candy treat, all from the forest. Is your...

Smokey Bear.(bear recovers from injuries suffered during forest fire)
October 1, 2003... Smokey Bear reminds us, "Only YOU can prevent wildfires." Did you know that there once was a real Smokey Bear? In 1950, a terrible fire destroyed 17,000 acres of forest in New Mexico. Human carelessness caused that fire. Firefighters...

Blazing forests.
October 1, 2003... Forest fires burn thousands of acres of land each year. They destroy animal and human homes killing many creatures in their path. But some forest fires also do good. They make forests healthier by clearing out deadwood, making room for new...

Forest safety quiz.
October 1, 2003... Are you one of the many people who love to hike in a forest? If so, you know how important it is to be safe. Test your forest knowledge by taking this quiz. Forest Safety Quiz 1. Which is the most important thing to do before leaving...

Old, old, old forest.
October 1, 2003... Once upon a time, 425 million years ago, forests didn't exist. The plants that grew on land were simple branching stems only a few inches high. Over the next 50 million years, some of those plants developed into trees. Many of those early...

Little homes in the big woods.
October 1, 2003... Is your house surrounded by miles of tall trees? The American Indians and early colonists lived in such woodlands. They depended on the forest for their livelihood. Colonists removed trees for homes, for ship building, and to clear land for...

The tree of life.
October 1, 2003... If you use your imagination, trees look like people. They seem like giants, rooted in the ground with their arms reaching out wide and their leafy hair blowing in the wind. It is no surprise that people all over the world think of the tree as a...

A walk in the woods.(trees)
October 1, 2003... Where I live, in the northeastern United States, more than 70 kinds of trees are native to our forests. Let's take a walk and identify a few common trees of the northeastern woods. * Beech trees of all ages have smooth, light-gray bark....

Branching out.(books about trees and forests)(Bibliography)
October 1, 2003... "My father says there has been a forest here for over a hundred million years." In Where the Forest Meets the Sea, by Jeannie Baker (Greenwillow), a girl and her father imagine prehistoric creatures roaming around, as they wonder how long the...

Autumn.(Poem)
October 1, 2003... Autumn Cool, crispy Rustling, fading, chilling Leaves changing colors Fall