Turtle Tide Book Conservation Starts at Home

Turtle Tide by Stephen R. Swinburne

 

Saturday Family Conservation Reading.   

The way of the sea turtle, a delightful picture book that brings the life of a sea turtle up close.  

The story starts out with a female “mommy" turtle coming to shore to lay her eggs.  The book describes how she knew this shore from when she was born many years ago.  The story describes how she struggled to get to shore, and the hard work it took to paddle on land.  How she was very cautious about where is decided to make her nest and the work going into laying her eggs.  

Then the story goes into the many struggles the eggs face from other beach life like raccoons, birds, crabs, and such that are looking for food.  After about 65 days the eggs become hatchlings. They make their way to the surface and then have to make the dangerous journey to the shore.  They waste no time in making their way to the shoreline, but the birds and crabs quickly decrease the 100 hatchling to about 10. Once in the water the soft little turtles have fish, sharks, and others to lookout for.  Usually out of every nest only a handful make it to adulthood.  Then the same turtle makes their way back to the same beach where they were born many years later, 30, to start the cycle over again.  

This was a great discussion for us to see how many challenges these tiny turtles face to make it into the world.  The kids had thoughts to help the Turtles and make sure they make it to the shore, but I told them this is not allowed.  They have laws that say you cannot touch or interfere with the hatchling.  This is probably why so many eggs are laid because naturally so many do not make it.

This was a wonderful book to read to get ready for our trip to Sea World.  It was also very fitting that we read this book first because next week’s Turtle book talks about the many "Man Made" dangers Sea Turtles face.  You think they have it hard with their natural environment, wait until they have the added man dangers!  

We picked these books up at our local library and are available at Amazon.

 

Conservation is important and we can all do our part. 

Reading to our children about wildlife, nature, and conservation can spark a love for nature at an early age.

 

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Going Green Living Friday Greenscaping and Green Business

Going Green Tip this week is Greenscaping!

What is Greenscaping? Greenscaping is simple changes you can do to save time, money, and protect the environment.  It is gardening with a conscious effort to minimize water, keep things natural, and the use of no chemicals.  It is making a natural oasis that can sustain itself, mostly.   How does it save money?  When you cut out chemicals you are saving money and when you reduce your water you save on your water bill!  You can Save time by using plants that are native and require less care.  Greenscaping protects the environment by conserving water, reducing land waste, and eliminating nasty chemicals. 
Here in Arizona we have a drier climate and we get very little seasons of rain, making water concern.  We have a automatic watering system to give the plants just enough without over watering.  Here we use the natural landscape and reserve our water.  I do use water to grow my garden, but I make sure to water during the morning and evening temperatures.  This allows the plants and roots to take on the most water before the heat evaporates it. 

Steps to a Greener Healthier Yard

• Build and maintain a healthy soil- add your dried leaves, cutting, and compost back into the soil, enrich it naturally and create less waste.
• Practice smart watering- whatever during the correct time of days, do not over water, and do not allow your water to pool and run off.  Over water is a complete waste of resources and money. 
• Adopt a holistic approach to pest control- you can use pest deterrent plants and natural nontoxic solutions.
• Use natural lawn care- everything you put in your yard will affect the soil and the water.  Try to not be drawn into all those commercials on chemical lawn care. 
• Plant right for your State (site)- use native plants and reduce the demand, resources, and time that other plants demand when not native. 

Some areas may be too cold to start your garden maintenance but it's never too early to plan and make some changes to a greener yard. 

Be sure to check out some great ideas for enjoying Nature this weekend.  Here is a list of Tucson Events, some are FREE while others have a fee.  Not I Tucson, no problem!  You can check in your area for Bird watching events, Butterfly gardens, Botanical Gardens, Gardening Events, and Nature Walking, Hiking, and exploring.  Get to know your area and the Natural plant life and wildlife.  Help support those conserving and protecting it. 

Green Business Shout Out

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This Eco Friendly company also likes to give back through conservation.  In 2011 LVR partnered with ARCAS, which is an animal recue center in Guatemala.  Every month the company donates a portion of their revenue to the rescue center for rehabilitation and release of the wild animals.  Personally, I feel really good about wearing clothing that means so much more than comfort and style.  When I wear their clothing I know they are helping the environment, better for my skin, and helping to reach out and help with causes I support. 
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