PBS
Nova: How Plants Use Fire
Fire is generally regarded as a negative phenomenon. Find out how plants and animals are adapted to survive fires and can even benefit from it.
National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis, University of California Santa Barbara
Kids Do Ecology: Biomes
At this site from National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis you will find the answers to many questions about biomes. You will also find a listing of biomes along with a detailed explanation of each.
Other
Earth's Birthday Project: Educating About the Earth
This site is loaded with science activities for elementary students. There are role plays, recipes, dances, writing exercises and craft ideas. You can also raise you own luna moths, praying mantids, ladybugs or carnivorous plants. Lots...
Other
Ny Botanical Garden: Fungal and Plant Diversity
Findings of an expedition by the New York Botanical Garden in French Guiana to investigate vegetation.
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: Alien Invaders
The aliens have landed in Wisconsin! You may see them and not even know they are aliens. These invaders are actually exotic plants and animals that have been introduced to our state from other countries or habitats on purpose or by...
Other
Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force: Habitattitude
Dedicated to aquatic resource conservation, this task force addresses the expansion of harmful plants, fish, and other animals and invasive species
Other
Ancon Homepage
This is the homepage of ANCON, an environmental organization whose goal is to conserve the biodiversity and natural resources of Panama. The page contains links to learn more about their organization as well as beautiful pictures of the...
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Hilton Pond Center
This Hilton Pond Center site is a resource for teachers, students and researchers who are interested in the environment and environmental conservation of animals and plants.
Other
Nature Serve: A Network Connecting Science With Conservation
A network of information about rare and endangered species and threatened ecosystems. The goal is to provide the scientific basis for conservation action. Also includes an online database of information on the plants, animals, and...
Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature: Native Plant Gardening
Plants native to Canada that would do well in small, ecologically friendly gardens are presented here. There are several plants each for ponds, meadows and woodlands. Each plant has a popup window with facts about it.
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: Habitats
Take a look at some of the different habitats that are home to many plants and animals including black bears, owls and various species of birds.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: The Kudzu Collection (Photographs)
A fascinating Ibiblio.org collection of Kudzu photos in a variety of southern habitats. There is a short report on the history and botany of this vine.
Other
Forest and Bird: Kiwi Conservation Club
A place for learning about New Zealand's wildlife and wild places, Kiwi Conservation Club is home to a range of activities and glossy, illustrated pages on topics of interest to young naturalists. Also view the latest issue of Wild...
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Maryland Dnr: Chesapeake Bay Monitoring: Bay Grasses
This resource provides information about the marine grasses found in the Chesapeake Bay. Click on adjacent links to learn about their habitat, how to identify them, and why they are important.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center: It's All in the Watershed
Learn about your ecological home on this site. The nation shares the Chesapeake Bay watershed, our ecological home. Most stories on this site focus on separate plants and animals, but together, these stories literally show a web of life.
Nature Conservancy
Nature Conservancy: Planet Earth: Oceans and Coasts
Compilation of the Nature Conservancy's content about the ecology of oceans and coasts. Emphasis is on the biodiversity of these habitats and the human impact on the animal and plant life that live in our oceans and on our coasts.
University of Florida
Florida Museum: South Florida Aquatic Environments: Introduced Species
The transport of living plants and animals to areas beyond their native range has been practiced by human beings for thousands of years. While some introductions are intentional, others occur by accident or happenstance. Regardless of...
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Galapagos Islands: Wildlife Gallery
Great photos and descriptions of the wildlife in the Galapagos Islands. There are also links to information on the natural history, environment, and geology of these islands.
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Tijuana Estuary Visitor Center
This site from the Tijuana Estuary Visitor Center has information on the visitor center and the Tijuana Estuary.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Marine Ecosystems Exhibit
Take an online tour of the Smithsonian's "Exploring Marine Ecosystems" exhibit. Learn about coral reefs and look behind the scenes as scientists maintain the model ecosystems.