February 11, 2009 - Posted by Lee Welles-author- 3 Comments
Ornithologists (bird researchers) need YOUR help! Every year the Great Backyard Bird Count takes place over a four day period. People (that includes kids!) across the country take time to count the birds they see in their own backyard. You can do this in as little as 15-minutes per day.
Print out a tally sheet [...]
October 20, 2008 - Posted by Lee Welles-author- 6 Comments
Love, Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli
My review
rating: 3 of 5 stars
It was a bit of a letdown after Stargirl. I think I liked wondering what is going on in Stargirl’s mind (the first book) vs. being privy to all her typical teenage insecurities (this book) The diary/letter format struck me as a bit [...]
September 8, 2008 - Posted by Lee Welles-author- 7 Comments
Hi all! I want you to know that the last “Summer of Gaia” mission is really about what you do during the school year. I’m still putting some details in place and I appreciate your patience!
Would you guys like to write a story with me? I had this idea today while I was out running. (Sweat [...]
September 4, 2008 - Posted by gaiagirl- 1 Comment
Oceanic Preservation Society is bringing the plight of Japan’s dolphins and small whales to the world. Please consider making a small (tax-deductible) donation to help them air this information.
August 23, 2008 - Posted by gaiagirl- 8 Comments
Mission #6 is to tell Lee all about your favorite “Gaia-place.” What is that? Download the Mission Log to find out! Lee hopes you enjoying seeing her favorite Gaia-place. You should know that her puppy, Leeloo, actually climbed the tree during filming!Get out your copy of Gaia Girls Enter the Earth and turn to Chapter [...]
August 19, 2008 - Posted by Lee Welles-author- 6 Comments
Hi Gaia Gang! I’ve been delinquent in getting the next mission up because Mother Nature has not been cooperative with my video plans! I shot some yesterday, but it was VERY windy and it made the audio kinda cruddy. It’s more than me in my backyard, so I really do want you to see it. [...]
August 2, 2008 - Posted by gaiagirl- 21 Comments
Although direct action with “Gaia-powers” makes for fun fiction, in the real world we have to employ different powers to make a difference. And you, my friends, have the power to make a difference! Blogger, “Treehugger,” requested a “doing mission” vs. an “observing mission.” She’s smart, we can love Gaia all we want, but unless [...]
July 26, 2008 - Posted by Lee Welles-author- 16 Comments
I went to hang laundry and was inspired to send you on a Gaia Mission involving spiders! Their webs are incredible creations. A web is made of silk that is strong, yet flexible. Mankind has yet to create a fiber as strong (in relation to its weight) as a spider’s web! Please don’t touch the [...]