12 native Philippine fruits for the New Year
Bring in the new year with 12 special fruits native to the Philippines.
Environment
Flowers like fireworks
One of my favorite flowers are of the Botong tree, and the stories behind them.
Philippine reptiles angry at “crocodiles” in government
Stop corruption (and save actual crocodiles!) Some information and free printables regarding flood control corruption in the Philippines.
Rainy day artwork
Seeing all the news of flooding has had me filled to the brim with helplessness. Let’s see if drawing helps a bit.
Count birds with us
Birdwatching and counting can be conducted by people of all ages. Join this citizen science campaign by Haribon!
The Palawan Bearcat
The Palawan Bearcat or Binturong is a furry, popcorn-smelling, mammal that loves to hang out in trees. And they love figs!
Tree tea time
Getting to know Philippine plants and trees. Thanks to Jershon Pagilagan and the Philippine Native Plants Conservation Society!
Manila’s last mangrove trees
Of the 90,000 or so hectares of mangroves that once existed in Manila Bay from the 1900s, less than 1% is left.
Under the umbrella tree
A closer look at (or under) nature’s water treatment “plants” – Talisay trees, Terminalia catappa. A favorite shade tree.