A patch of green and splashes of red and white.
Taken with my Canon 5DsR and Sigma Art 24–70 in Surea, between Gilze and Oosterhout — a gray day, yet the forest was alive with colour and quiet stories. On a bed of moss and fallen leaves stood a single Amanita muscaria — the fly agaric — but not as we usually know it. Its brilliant red cap was covered in a delicate white layer that resembled a dusting of snow. Only later did I realize: this wasn’t weather, but another fungus growing upon it. A fungus infecting a fungus — a rare and fascinating encounter.
In mycology, such infections occur when parasitic species like Hypomyces invade the fruiting body of another mushroom, spreading their hyphae through its tissues. They slowly consume the host’s nutrients, altering its colour, texture, and even shape. This quiet struggle plays out unseen, yet it’s part of the forest’s endless cycle of decay and renewal — nothing in nature is truly wasted.
I crouched low in the moss to capture it, trying to show not just a mushroom, but a story of resilience, interdependence, and the hidden wars of the microscopic world.
#AmanitaMuscaria #MacroPhotography #NaturePhotography #FungalInfection #FungiOnFungi #Canon5DsR #SigmaArt2470 #Surea #BrabantNature #NatureReserve #ForestFloor #MossLovers #Mycology #WildNetherlands #Ecology #MicroEcosystem #DutchNature #AutumnForest #ForestMagic #Biodiversity #MacroWorld #PhotographyAndScience #CloseUpNature #NaturalWonder #InterspeciesConnection #RareFind #FungalDiversity #InTheField #NatureStories #Mycophile #HiddenWorlds #MushroomLovers #FlyAgaric #ForestResearch #NatureEducation #StoryInLight #MacroLife #ForestDetails #EcoBalance #ByMaikelPhotography
#NatureEducation
Spark interest in Environmental Science by engaging your group with a crossword puzzle! This fun activity simplifies complex ideas and enlivens gatherings 🌍.
Dive into terms like biodiversity, preservation, and habitat through interactive play 🌿📝, encouraging a sense of responsibility for nature walks or community projects.
https://scoutermom.com/20777/environmental-science-crossword-puzzle
New children's book 'Priscilla Goes on a Nature Walk With Dad' blends learning, nature, and family bonding. A delightful adventure for young readers that makes counting fun and encourages outdoor exploration. #ChildrensBooks #NatureEducation
#Wabanaki group restoring 245-acre farm in #SwanvilleME as food hub
#Niweskok, a Wabanaki-led #FoodSovereignty organization, recently bought the farm to aid its work reinvigorating traditional crops and land management.
by Gillian Graham, May 8, 2025
"A Wabanaki-led food sovereignty organization recently acquired a 245-acre farm in Swanville, marking the return of Wabanaki stewardship to ancestral lands in the Penobscot Bay region.
"Niweskok: From the #StarsToSeeds, a collaboration of Wabanaki #FoodAndMedicine providers, has focused for years on reinvigorating #TraditionalCrops and #LandManagement strategies, distributing #TraditionalFoods and hosting workshops. But they did not have a permanent land base until buying the farm.
" 'Now, with this land, we have permanency of place — and the ability to continue this work for generations to come,' said #AliviaMoore, a #PenobscotNation citizen and Niweskok co-director.
"Niweskok (which translates to 'dried seeds for planting' in the Penobscot language) raised more than $1.8 million in just three months to buy the farm, which had been used to raise cattle and board horses. The group continues to raise money toward its $3 million capital campaign goal.
"Acquiring the land in January was a major step toward restoring the #PenobscotBay region as a Wabanaki food hub and allows Indigenous communities to reconnect with #TraditionalFoodways, #medicines and #ecological #stewardship. Niweskok sees the land as an intergenerational center where Wabanaki values of care, reciprocity and sustainability can flourish.
Moore said the land will allow Niweskok to go much deeper in its food production work. The group’s plans for the land include educational programming, #SeedSaving, #WildHarvesting and cultural camps.
"Moore said the land itself would determine the name of the farm. The farm was selected because it is close to the ocean and Penobscot territory.
'Penobscot people have been, through the process of #colonization and #genocide, thoroughly removed from coastal access,' Moore said. 'So for us to truly have healthful economies, healthful social structures and political systems, we need to be able to engage in our coastal ecology.'
"The land, with access to the #GooseRiver, includes agricultural #fields, 140 acres of #forest, #wetlands and ponds. There are miles of riding trails through the woods, which Niweskok staff will map and decide which to maintain and whether more are needed for waterway access.
"Niweskok staff members have been preparing the soil for future planting and harvesting. Moore has been working on a 1-acre welcome garden that includes #perennials, #FruitTrees, #SweetGrass, #blueberries and other plants. Last week, she planted 70 #asparagus seedlings and 35 #rhubarb plants.
"Plans also are underway to spruce up a #farmstand where Niweskok will share #FreeProduce with neighbors.
"Moore has also been focused on working to restore the forests as #FoodForests — a process that will take years — and has started selective cutting to support existing #hazelnut groves and #BlackCherries.
"Niweskok will also create outdoor classrooms for community members to engage with the land, including demonstrations on plantings and #agroforestry techniques.
" 'An outdoor kitchen is one of our high-priority areas because so much of our time and how we want to support our community is being with our foods and outside as much as possible,' Moore said. 'Cooking over open fire is not only a way we want to engage with folks, but an important, culturally significant and really beautiful way to be together.'
"Niweskok this month was awarded the #EspyHeritageAward from the #MaineCoastHeritageTrust, an annual award that recognizes those who make outstanding contributions to #LandConservation while inspiring others. It was the first time the award was given to an #Indigenous-led group.
"Angela Twitchell, director of partnerships and public policy for Maine Coast Heritage Trust, said Niweskok’s work to restore the Penobscot Bay region as a Wabanaki food hub is 'an inspiring example of how land conservation is evolving.'
"For decades starting in the 1950s, land conservation was centered on ecological and species protection and protecting lands from people and development. It has since evolved to center its work in community, Twitchell said.
" '(Niweskok’s) work embodies resilience and a deep commitment to healing and nourishing both the land and the community,' she said. 'The collaborative work between #LandTrusts and Niweskok stands as a model to be replicated.'
"Moore said the award acknowledges the leadership of Niweskok, and added that other incredible Wabanaki-led land work is happening in the region. Moore hopes the award indicates that Maine conservation groups will continue to find ways to support Wabanaki leadership in conservation.
"Having the land has been a 'beautiful invitation' for the #NonWabanaki community 'to support Wabanaki food sovereignty and be in support of our leadership in care of the land,' Moore said."
Archived version:
https://archive.md/Ii0au
#WabanakiConfederacy
#MaineFirstNations #LandBack #FoodSecurity #FoodSovereignty #sovereignty #Wabanakik #WabanakiAlliance #Decolonize #SolarPunkSunday #LandStewards #stewardship #NatureEducation #Foraging #Maine #IndigenousPeoplesDay
🎨🌿 We’re excited to be back for another year of Art & Nature in the Park this Saturday from 11am–2pm at Downs Neighborhood Park!
Stop by our table to learn about pollinators, pick up free resources, and don’t miss the Bee Walk with Bella at noon — a fun and educational stroll to learn about native bees and the plants they love! 🐝🌼
#ArtAndNature #BeeWalk #NativeBees #VancouverWA #DownsNeighborhoodPark #VancouverBeeProject #Pollinators #NatureEducation #CommunityEvent
His greatest dream? To equip the next generation to reclaim nature.
By connecting children with trees, Milarch is cultivating a future where kids can find solace and purpose in nature.
"We’re propagating the propagators," he affirms.
We’re thrilled to bring our awareness program to C.M.S. Padavettamman, in collaboration with CWCF! Let’s inspire the next generation to reduce the gap between humans and birds🏡💚 #Koodugal #SaveSparrow #SparrowConservation #Govtschools #CSRInitiative #NatureEducation #KoodugalTrust
🌺If you are looking for something positive you can do right now for the #environment (that is also #antiFascist), because #ClimateChange and land use (habitat loss) are two sides of the same coin, find a 'Friends of _____' group and start to learn about #RestorationEcology. It's hard to see and interact with climate, but its very possible to develop relationships with the landscape, no matter where we live.🌱
🌲Restoration is a lovely, impactful way to build community around local natural spaces. The idea is to create and support (diverse) refuge areas that are resistant to human pressures. Patches of wilderness that can serve as a bridge between larger conservancies. Imagine a pit stop for #bees, #plants, #fungi, and #birds. Urban or rural. No matter how small. There are many approaches and no right one. It combines seamlessly with #NatureEducation and appreciation. Search for conservancies, natural areas, land trusts, state, county, or city parks. It doesnt have to be swanky: it can be the drainage way behind your neighborhood (the more local, the better).🪻
🌳There are also many many different roles to get involved in that can make it #accessible! Nature education and land use planning are severely under-utilized areas, as is citizen wildlife monitoring. You can grow plants for restoration in your garden or in your window. (Responsibly) collect native seed from areas of abundance and scatter it in bare places. If you dont know where to start, just learning plant names and their relationships is hugely rewarding, because you will start to see patterns in the landscape that will allow you to interpret and share with others (*chills*). 🌼
🌾I know people are stretched really thin right now, but #nature is so restorative and #EcologicalRestoration connects me to my neighbors. It provides an easy platform for broader community organizing, which seems relevant right now. We aren't separate from nature: we are a part of it. It always gives back more than we put in 🪷
The unconventional approach has proven beneficial for students, allowing them to explore nature while saving maintenance costs.
It was a week full of learning, laughter and outdoor fun!
Want your child to join in on the adventure? Registration for our Summer ECO Camp is now open! Don’t miss out on another season of exploration and hands-on learning in nature.
📅 Spots fill up fast—register today! raresites.org/eco-camps
#SummerCamp #OutdoorLearning #OutdoorEducation #NatureEducation #OutdoorClassroom #LearningOutside #NaturePlay #GetOutside #ClimateAction
Our partners at Outdoor Learning are offering 6 free Spring Virtual Workshops! Make sure to check these out at outdoorlearning.com/events/category/workshops/
#OutdoorLearning #OutdoorEducation #NatureEducation #OutdoorClassroom #LearningOutside #NaturePlay #GetOutside #ClimateAction
Backyard Bird Has a Lot to Teach Us about Sex Variability — https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/a-backyard-bird-offers-a-new-way-of-thinking-about-sexes/
#HackerNews #BackyardBird #SexVariability #BirdBehavior #ScientificResearch #NatureEducation #WildlifeInsights
Save a spot TODAY for your young adventurers at rare's March Break ECO Camp (ages 6-12). Hurry before they're gone!
Register at raresites.org/programs/education/eco-camps
#OutdoorLearning #OutdoorEducation #NatureEducation #OutdoorClassroom #LearningOutside #NaturePlay #GetOutside
Save a spot TODAY for your young adventurers at rare's March Break ECO Camp (ages 6-12). Hurry before they're gone!
Register at raresites.org/programs/education/eco-camps
#OutdoorLearning #OutdoorEducation #NatureEducation #OutdoorClassroom #LearningOutside #NaturePlay #GetOutside
Mit diesem Buch fing eine wunderbare Reise an: „Birding für Ahnungslose“ - 2019 erschienen bei KOSMOS Natur, 2024 neu aufgelegt. In dieser Buchreihe nehmen wir euch mit vor die eigene Haustür. Gucken, was los ist in der Welt der Vögel, Insekten oder Pilze, was ihr im eigenen Garten anstellen könnt.
Ich möchte euch zeigen, welche Schätze sich direkt vor unserer Nase befinden. Wir müssen nur hinschauen. Zeit in der Natur zu verbringen kann uns erden und uns helfen, bewusst aus dem, sich immer schneller drehenden, Gedankenkarussel auszubrechen. Natur braucht unseren Schutz. Wir schützen, was wir schätzen. Also lasst uns gemeinsam kennenlernen, wer und was sich im gar nicht mal so Verborgenen alles tummelt.
#draussenzuhause #Artenkenntnis #verocomics #naturelover #birding #natureeducation #visualfacilitator #kennenschätzenschützen
Ich möchte euch zeigen, welche Schätze sich direkt vor unserer Nase befinden. Wir müssen nur hinschauen. Zeit in der Natur zu verbringen kann uns erden und uns helfen, bewusst aus dem, sich immer schneller drehenden, Gedankenkarussel auszubrechen. Natur braucht unseren Schutz. Wir schützen, was wir schätzen. Also lasst uns gemeinsam kennenlernen, wer und was sich im gar nicht mal so Verborgenen alles tummelt.
#draussenzuhause #Artenkenntnis #verocomics #naturelover #birding #natureeducation #visualfacilitator #kennenschätzenschützen
Celebrate World Animal Day with film! Our Nature collection for grades 3-7 features film-based lessons about whales, chimpanzees and insects. Pick and choose the ones you want to use.
https://journeysinfilm.org/product/celebration-of-nature-lessons-activities-for-grades-3-7/
#WorldAnimalDay #StemEducation #NatureEducation #Education #Homeschooling #Edutooters #Teachers #Teaching @stemeducation @education @edutooters
20 year old #herbarium finds new life as foliaceous artwork at the Anamalai Nature Information Centre wall. #ncfindia #WesternGhats #natureeducation
RT by @LIFEprogramme: 🌟 Rewilding Highlights 2023 in the Danube Delta 🐹🦌🌾
From #WetlandRestoration to #WildlifeComeback and #NatureEducation, 2023 has been a year of remarkable #rewilding achievements 👉 https://bit.ly/HighlightsDD23
🙏@RewildingEurope >@EndangeredLands @LIFEprogramme
📷M.Yakovlev
🐦🔗: https://nitter.cz/RewildingDD/status/1740421196087181731#m
[2023-12-28 17:15 UTC]
Our staff have been hard at "work" testing out board games with ecological concepts and issues built into the game play (later this week we'll be holding our first little trial event for students to come join us). The co-operative game "Endangered" was a big hit, bringing to together office staff, comms staff, and grounds crew to save tigers from extinction!
#BoardGames #CooperativeGames #NatureEducation #EnviroEd #CentreForUrbanEcology #HumberCollege
Poll: If you have any contact with young kids (under 8) how much do you share & discuss environmental troubles with them? Comment to add nuance & experiences. Maybe some issues are more tolerable than others. Age of kids will make a difference too. #NatureConnection #NatureEducation #Children #OutdoorLearning #EcoLiteracy Please reblog if you don't have experience of kids enough to vote.
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