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The Natural Inquirer is suspending services beginning 9/25. Our site will be available during this time but we won't be monitoring this account. If you have any question or concerns please visit our website for more information. We hope to be back soon! naturalinquirer.org/
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Always enjoyed the collector cards? Check out the new way to view them on our website! 🐝 naturalinquirer.org/collecto…
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It is almost time to head back to school! We have many educator resources available including printed products, educator guides, coloring pages, read-along videos & more! Explore our website by grade or topic and order/download your FREE resources today! naturalinquirer.org/resource…
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Check out our read-along Meet Dr. Hoagland! Learn about Dr. Hoagland’s research on the Mexican spotted owl as well as her experience growing up as a member of the Laguna Pueblo. Also available as an audiobook! youtu.be/_x6YrfTVvbA?si=aTXj…
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From neighborhood parks to remote wilderness, America is full of places to relax, explore, and make lasting memories. Whether you're hiking a trail, paddling a river, or watching a sunset, everyone can celebrate Great Outdoors Month and enjoy the natural splendor of our country.
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We launched a new career exploration page, and we're so excited! Over the years, we've worked with tons of people in a wide range of fields; now we have a page for you to explore those careers. Use the filters to find careers by field/topic of interest! 🔍 naturalinquirer.org/career-e…
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Did you know that termites play an important part in the carbon cycle or that most of our earthworms here in the U.S. are nonnative? Oftentimes these small invertebrates get overlooked, but they can have an outsized impact on ecosystem. Read more: naturalinquirer.org/the-big-…
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Order FREE copies of our journal "Scientific Models in Adaptive Management" and read more about ways to use the journal on our educator blog! naturalinquirer.org/using-sc…
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Happy Arbor Day! 🌳 Trees provide us so many services that even the act of planting a tree can benefit you. Find a sense of community, purpose, and pride by volunteering with your state forestry agency or a tree-planting organization today!
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🌳 Happy Arbor Day! 🌲 From the towering redwoods in the West to the cypress swamps in the Southeast, we are proud to care for our forests and protect these inspiring places for future generations. Photo by Scott Mills
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It's our home. This Earth Day, see our planet as our Artemis II astronauts saw it with these new images from the mission.
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Happy Earth Day! Established in 1970, Earth Day was created to celebrate our planet and encourage everyone to act as responsible stewards for the health of our environment. So, take a walk in a park, pick up some trash, or plant a tree today for the only home we have. #EarthDay #WashingtonDC
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Every day is Earth Day at USGS! 🌍 If every drop of water on, in, and above the Earth was gathered into a single ball, it would be surprisingly small compared to the planet. While 71% of Earth’s surface is covered by water, that represents only a thin layer. So how much water is there on Earth? 💧 96.5% is saline water in oceans 💧 2.5% is found as freshwater 💧 30% of the freshwater is stored in the ground 💧 69% of that freshwater is stored in glaciers and ice caps 💧 about 1% is accessible in lakes and rivers Earth's water supply is finite and constantly moving through the water cycle. Understanding why the tiny sphere of water shown is critical helps put Earth Day into perspective. While water is abundant, easily accessible freshwater is a scarce, precious resource that is the lifeblood of our planet. Learn more about water on Earth at the USGS Water Science School: ow.ly/e4oy50YJP3M 📷: Data visualization showing how much total water there is on Earth and in oceans, frozen water, groundwater, and lakes and rivers. Data visualization by Jeffrey Kwang, USGS #EarthDay #WaterScience #EveryDayIsEarthDay
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Happy Earth Day!! 🌳🌎🐝 Earth Day is a great time to remember just how awe-inspiring our planet is. Check out our educator blog for a few resources to help you share that awe with kids and find ways to take care of our planet! naturalinquirer.org/earth-da…
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It's International Bat Appreciation Day!🦇🙏 We 💖 bats! Here are our top 3 reasons why: 1️⃣Bats are pollinators 2️⃣They are insectivorous & help control pest populations 3️⃣Bats are bioindicators! They are a good indication of the overall ecosystem conditions BONUS: they're cute
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