The world is a fascinating place, even in your own backyard! Matt Fox takes us to an old growth forest that has been protected by a Missouri family for over 100 years.
Along the way, we learn how these dwindling forests are becoming more and more scarce and why they play such a vital role in our environment. So many creatures and plants depend on these forests.
By going out, exploring your own backyard and learning everything you can about your own ecosystems, the world around you will become a richer and more vibrant place.
What will you discover?
Up Next in Season 1
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The Power of the Sun(flower)
Bold. Bright. Strikingly beautiful. Of course, we are talking about the sunflower. A flower domesticated over 4000 years ago by Native Americans! Most know the flower’s abilities to provide delicious and nutritious seeds, but it is also used in conservation to restore degraded lands. Sunflowers a...
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What is an Old Growth Forest?
Can you believe that less than 10% of our old growth forests still exist? These ecosystems provide habitats for an astonishing number of plants and animals, yet they are quickly being extinguished. Carved up by roads and cities, we are losing species that only exist in these places, and once they...
