Check out my new novel--a heartwarming story about friendship, dog walking, and adopting a stray kitten. Click the thumbnail to enjoy a sample! #cats, #dogs, #booklovers

Coastal wetlands are important sanctuaries for birds and other #wildlife. Children’s fiction can inspire an interest in wildlife and wetlands while #readingforpleasure. Pair with non-fiction to learn more.

Beauty of Nature from our kayaks & SUP's. Important to reduce algae in our rivers & lakes to protect fish & wildlife. We stopped using fertilizer which is known to increase algae blooms. How about you? #nature, #wildlife, #conservationoptimism

Just Peeking out to say Hello! Penny is joining our family of nature lovers and health geeks to spread the word about #conservationoptimism & #healthyhabits, #dogs, #nature, #wildlife.

Cheering for nature around the world. Tromso, Norway–a city above the arctic circle where people have learned to survive nearly 24 hour long winter nights & cold winters. What can we learn from them? #nature, #conservationoptimism,#healthyhabits,#wildlife

Yoga teaches confident body language, stress-management, flexibility & balance. Wonderful for training a heroine for environment & inspiring her followers to stay fit & focused to protect #nature. #environmentaleducation, #yogainschools, #healthyhabits

Three Sisters Springs is a refuge for hundreds of manatees in Winter. During warm seasons, when manatees live at sea, the springs are a refreshing place for people to swim & enjoy #nature,#wildlife,#conservationoptimism,#healthyhabits

“I would use this book in the library of my classroom. It is a wonderful tale about wildlife!” –Amazon customer review of ‘Pippin and the River of Wonders’. Share as read aloud for children 9-12. #nature,#animals,#edutwitter,#heatlhyhabits

Cheering for nature at every turn! What makes you happy about nature? How about a walk with your dog? Great way to meet people, too! #nature, #dogs, #doglovers

Cheering for the animals of Southeast Asia and Animals Around the World. #nature, #animals

Invasive species have caused damage to ecosystems wherever they were introduced, including Vervet monkeys of St. Kitts brought by the French in the 17th century. Now, with more monkeys than people, monkeys waste mangoes after only a few bites. #nature, #animals, #sustainability

Nicoya Peninsula of Costa Rica. Cheering for Animals Around the World. #nature, #animals

Many Florida beaches have protected spaces roped off for birds to nest. Worth protecting. #animals, #nature

Happy Tongue Out Tuesday from our favorite hikes to yours. Enjoy some outdoor fun with your dog today! #TongueOutTuesday,#adventuredogs,#dogoftheday,#dogsarefamily,#dogsarelove,#fitnessdogs,#dogslife

Share a healthy lifestyle with pets when you explore nature with dogs. #dogs, #wellness, #nature, #healthyhabits

Exercise is part of a healthy lifestyle when we explore nature with pets. #dogs, #wellness, #nature, #healthyhabits

Dogs are friendly companions to explore nature. #dogs, #nature, #healthyhabits, #doglovers

Dogs bring good times to pet-friendly road trips. #dogs, #nature, #dogsarefamily, #doglovers

Like many people, Abilene is fascinated by monkeys on the Silver river near Silver Springs Florida. But monkeys here are an invasive species that escaped from Silver Springs in 1938 & multiplied. Raise awareness. Never feed Wildlife. #nature,#wildlife,#dogs, #conservationoptimism

Just say yes to healthy food in the colors of the rainbow. #healthyhabits, #wellness

Dogs like camping and hiking, too. Collapsible dog bowls are lightweight and easy to carry. Bring plenty of water for all. #dogs, #nature, #healthyhabits,#dogsarefamily