What's For Sale!

This will be a series of 14 at $8 each.

This will be a series of 11 at $22 each. The whole set will be $200.

These magazine cut-out magnets are $2 each or two for $3.

ATTENTION ART AND JEWELRY FOR SALE!

I am currently selling jewelry and artwork between the prices of $2 and $30 dollars. Custom requests maybe more depending on the request. Please contact me at naturenerd02@yahoo.com if you are interested. Cash and check only. I will post of what I have for sale shortly. In the mean time enjoy these examples.

Examples

Old Fashion Light bulbs being Phased Out for Energy Efficient Ones!

On January 1, 2014 incandescent light bulbs will no longer be manufactured in the United States. This is because they no longer meet the federal efficiency standard. The alternative choices will be the CFL's and LED's. 

Of course some of the public is upset about this phase out because now their choices are limited, however these bulbs are highly more efficient and will cause electricity bills to be much cheaper. I feel this is a good change and I am happy about the phase out. 

Check more on this story at : National Geographic 

(c) Allison Wonderland_Flickr

Fowler Toads from Lake Erie Saved!!

I posted previously that in Ontario a development company wanted to construct condos on the dunes of Lake Erie which is the habitat of the endangered Fowler Toad. Well great news!! The construction plans have been cancelled and the dunes will continue to keep it's natural beauty! Thank you to all who supported the fight against the building of these condos and keeping the environment natural for these little amphibians that don't have a voice! 

(c) SAVE THE FROGS!

How to Read Science News!

This is a It's Okay to be Smart video on how to read science news. There is a lot of news floating around on the internet, and it is easy to be sucked in and believe what's out there. However everything you read should be taken with a grain of salt. Watch this video to learn tips on how to become a better science news reader!

(c) PBS Digital Studios

Ontario Building on Endangered Frog's Habitat!

Ontario is allowing the lethal removal of the endangered Fowler Toad from its habitat just to establish non-essential condos and shopping developments. This is a protected species and this sort of action should not be happening. Protect our fellow creatures, no matter how small. Meaningless destruction from big development agencies must stop! Go to SAVE THE FROGS!'s link to read more on the issue. 

(c) Nick Gustafson

New Species of Porcupine Discovered!

In April of this year a new species of porcupine (Coendou baturitensis) was discovered in the forests of Brazil. This tree dwelling mammal has an interesting feature for a porcupine which is a prehensile tail. The porcupine averages in length between 0.7 to 1 meters and weighs between 3 to 5 kilograms. They also have a really big nose that makes them look really cute! Check out more of the article  >> here << .

(c) Hugo Fernandes Ferreira