Around the world, many people (kids, teens, and adults) and their communities are working hard to clean up pollution, restore the environment, and live more sustainably. Here are 10 good news stories we shared in 2022. A community regrows a forest in Kenya Katy loves…
This year Mongabay Kids has covered some fun topics. And we’ve shared nature and conservation stories from around the world. Check out some highlights from 2022. Read, watch, and listen! How many legs does a caterpillar have? What is a giraffid? Find out! The common…
World Soil Day is 5 December. Why is soil important? Without soil there would not be many ecosystems on land. Earth would be a much more boring place without soil. Thank you, soil! More learning resources for parents/educators Learn more about World Soil Day –…
Join the 2022 World Lemur Festival drawing challenge to help inspire the world to love lemurs and take action to save them from extinction.
It is World Oceans Day on June 8. Learn about the ocean!
Join us June 20-24 for the celebration: facts, fun, and how to help
April 13 is Plant Appreciation Day!
Appreciate a plant by learning more about them. Here is a great place to start!
Welcome to Marsh Madness on Mongabay Kids! Join us all week as we learn about wetlands and wetland plants and animals.
Celebrate the animals you love this Valentine’s Day! World Pangolin Day is celebrated each year on the 3rd Saturday in February.
Learn about Superb Owls with Mongabay Kids: Not all owls nest in trees. Read about owls that go underground! Burrowing owl. Image: Rhett A. Butler Read about the 2021 discovery of two new screech owls! Alagoas screech owl. Image: Gustavo Malacco.
Talking to Plants: Sofia talks with Lou Bamboo Lovely leopards of Sri Lanka Scuba lizards! Nature journaling Meet the Sunda pangolin How to draw an elephant, giraffe & rhinoceros Suzi photographs cute baby animals Learn about giraffes: giraffes are cool! Rodents that bounce! Dugongs and…
Wombats have cube-shaped poop! Some bees drink sweat and tears Build an insect hotel The beauty of moths: moths of Tennessee, USA Book Look: The Boy Who Grew a Forest Adventure in the Annamites A glow-in-the-dark mushroom lights the way in India Book Look: One…