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Resources

The following resources were recommended by contributors to the March/April 2007 issue of Storytelling Magazine, guest-edited by Fran Stallings. Additional resources are continually added to our lists.

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Books and Articles

Baltuck, Naomi. Crazy Gibberish and Other Story Hour Stretches. Linnet Books, 1993
--ref Rose Owens
Bartram, William. The Travels of William Bartram: Francis Harper's Naturalist's Edition. University of Georgia Press, 1998, 0-8203-2027-7
The New Republic: "Our sense of environmental loss imparts an elegiac fascination to Bartram's evocative and rapturous descriptions." --ref Jane Sims
Brehm, Victoria & Sharon L. Dean, Editors. Constance Fenimore Woolson: Selected Stories and Travel Narratives. University of Tennessee Press, 2004, 1-57233-353-7
First anthology of Woolson's different genres which perceptively showcases the prolific and much overlooked 19th-century writer. --ref Jane Sims
Brower, Michael & Warren Leon. The Consumer's Guide to Effective Environmental Choices. Three Rivers Press, 1999, 0-6009-80281-X
Practical advice from the Union of Concerned Scientists --ref Fran Stallings
Caduto, Michael J. & Joseph Bruuchac, Illus. by John Kahionhes Fadden and David Kanietakeron Fadden. Keepers of Life. Fulcrum Publishing, 1994, 1-55591-186-2
--ref Brian Ellis
Caldecott, Moyra, Illus. by Anthea Toorchen. Myths of the Sacred Tree. Destiny Books, 1993, 0-89281-414-4
--ref Brian Ellis
Casler, Leigh, Illus. by Shonto Begay. The Boy Who Dreamed Of An Acorn. Leigh Casler, Philomel Books, 1994, 0-399-22547-l
This is a beautiful story that is easily adapted for the telling, about a boy's vision and his search for identity. The oak is more than a metaphor, a real teacher about wisdom and patience and providing for your community. --ref Brian Ellis
Collard, Sneed B. III. ACTING FOR NATURE: What Young People Around the World Have Done to Protect the Environment. Action for Nature,
The remarkable stories of 15 young people from around the world who didn't get discouraged. --ref Shelby Smith
Collard, Sneed B. III and Action for Nature. Acting for Nature: What Young People Around the World Have Done to Protect the Environment. Heyday Books, PO Box 9145 Berkeley, CA 94709 or <heyday@heydaybooks.com>, 2000
--ref Jaye McLaughlin
Ellis, Brian "Fox". Learning From the Land: Teaching Ecology Through Stories and Activites. Teacher Ideas Press, 1997
--ref Brian Ellis
Ellis, Brian "Fox". The Web at Dragonfly Pond. Dawn Publications, 2006
--ref Brian Ellis
Fujita, Hiroko. Stories to Play With. August House Publishers, 1999
--ref Rose Owens

Hardin, Garrett."The Tragedy of the Commons" [SCIENCE (vol 162 pgs1243-1248) http://dieoff.org/page95.htm]. 

        This is the classic article which introduced the concept of unintentional destruction of a common good by individuals each maximizing their private gain.   --ref Fran Stallings
Louv, Richard. Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder. Algonquin Books, 2005, 2006, 1565123913 hb, 336p; 1565125223 pb, 335p
Not only can nature teach kids science and nurture their creativity, nature needs its children: where else will its future stewards come from? Louv links children's alienation from nature to attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, stress, and depression. --ref Linda Yemoto
MacDonald, Margaret R.. Earth Care: World Folktales to Talk About. Linnet Books, 1999, 208024263
Thought-provoking folktales about responsibility and consequences, as well as nature. --ref Fran Stallings
Miller, Teresa , compiler. Joining In: An Anthology of Audience Participation Stories & How to Tell Them. Yellow Moon Press, 1988
--ref Rose Owens
Pojar, Jim and Andy MacKinnon compiled & edited. Plants of the Pacific Northwest Coast. Lone Pine Publishing, 1994, 1-55105-040-4
This is a go-to-guide for plants found in the Pacific Northwest (though many are circum-boreal), often including little known past medicinal, spiritual, or food uses, as well as origins of plant names. --ref Pete Griffin
Schimmel, Nancy. Just Enough to Make a Story: A Sourcebook for Storytelling. Sister's Choice Press, 1992
--ref Rose Owens
Schofield, Janice J.. Discovering Wild Plants: Alaska, Western Canada, the Northwest. Alaska Northwest Books, 1998, 0-88240-355-9
This table top book has terrific color photos, line drawings, and recipes scattered between fairly in-depth write ups for a number of plants organized by habitats. --ref Pete Griffin
Sobel, David. Beyond Ecophobia: Reclaiming the Heart in Nature Education. Orion Society, 2005, 0913098507 pb 45 p
Beyond Ecophobia discusses with eloquence and passion the importance of giving children the opportunity to bond with the natural world, to learn to love it and feel comfortable in it before being asked to heal its wounds. It speaks to teachers, parents, and others interested in nurturing in children the ability to understand and care for nature. --ref Linda Yemoto
Sobel, David. Children's Special Places: Exploring the Role of Forts, Dens, and Bush Houses in Middle Childhood by David Sobel. Wayne State University Press, 2002, 0-8143-3026-6 pb, 130p
Children develop and control environments of their own and enjoy freedom from the rules of the adult world. "Children's Special Places" reveals their importance to children's development and emotional health. --ref Linda Yemoto
Strauss, Kevin. Tales with Tails. Greenwood Publishing Group, 2006, 1591582695 large format pb
Tales with Tails is the textbook for environmental and scientific storytelling with information on finding and learning nature stories, science information and over 60 environmental tales to tell. --ref Kevin Strauss
Suzuki, David T. & Holly Dressel. Good News for a Change: How Everyday People are Helping the Planet. Greystone Books, Reprint 2003, 155054926Xpb 412p
--ref Env Disc Gr @ Pittsburgh Conference

Story Recordings

Griffin, Pete. Tongass Trails. http://www.ktoo.org, ongoing
click on "KTOO Aurdio Archive" then "Tongass Trails" to hear Pete's stories --ref Pete Griffin
Hornyak, Will. Living Streams: Stories for Healthy Watersheds. http://www.WillHornyak.com
--ref Fran Stallings
Hornyak, Will. River Heroes. http://www.WillHornyak.com
--ref Fran Stallings
Strauss, Kevin. The Mountain Wolf's Gift: wolf tales from around the world. http://www.naturestory.com, 2003
Nine folktales and myths in this collection show wolves as helpful, dangerous, foolish or wise. --ref Kevin Strauss

Song Recordings

Berryman, Lou and Peter. "Why Am I Painting The Living Room?" http://users.aol.com/berrymanp/boutique.html
--ref Larry Brown
Chapin, Tom. Mother Earth. Sony, 1994, 1-56406-750-5
--ref Fran Stallings
Dr. Chordate. “Ain't Nothin' But A Ground Hog” http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/drchordate
--ref Larry Brown
Earth Momma. "Let It Rot" http://www.earthmama.org/mp3/aroundtheworld/earthmama1-012.mp3
--ref Larry Brown
Elliot, Doug. "Scat Rap” http://www.dougelliott.com/books.htm#fishin
--ref Larry Brown
Gates, Rozanne and Suzanne Sheridan. “90 Pound Suburban Housewife Drivin' in Her SUV” http://www.90poundsuv.com/
--ref Fran Stallings
King, Charlie. "Step Into The Holy Circle" http://store.charlieking.org/store/product_details.cfm?id=1010
--ref Larry Brown
misc performers. Earth Songs. http://www.planetaryexploration.net/patriot/earth_songs.html
On-line lists of annotated song sources --ref Fran Stallings
misc performers. Songs of the Universe Story http://www.thegreatstory.org/songs.html
Songs about the natural origin of the universe; evolution; the sacred in nature --ref Fran Stallings
Rovics, David. "Wal Mart Is Coming To Town" http://www.soundclick.com/pro/view/01/default.cfm?bandID=1113
--ref Larry Brown
Trout Fishing In America. "Everything That's Made Of Wood" http://www.mp3lyrics.org/t/trout-fishing-in-america/
--ref Larry Brown

Web sites

St. Augustine Record, St. Augustine, FL . "The Storytelling Sims perform tales on Water & Land". http://staugustine.com/stories/012804/com_1988913.shtml
Media recognition of St. Johns Riverkeeper Eco-heritage Cruises. --ref Jane Sims
Action For Nature. http://www.actionfornature.org/index.html
Trumpets the accomplishments of kids who have successfully acted environmentally --ref Shelby Smith
Arbor Day. http://www.arborday.org
Arbor Day information --ref Brian Ellis
Audubon Naturalist Society of the Central Atlantic States. http://www.audubonnaturalist.org/
--ref Ellouise Schoettler
Earthkeeper Heroes. http://myhero.com/myhero/go/directory/directory.asp?dir=earthkeeper
A variety of heroes with their stories who are considered Earthkeepers. --ref Shelby Smith
EcoBusiness green directory: Carbon Offsets. http://www.ecobusinesslinks.com/carbon_offset_wind_credits_carbon_reduction.htm
Offers ways to counterbalance the CO2 from your travel by contributing to CO2 sequestering projects --ref Fran Stallings
Environmental Storytelling. http://www.Environmentalstorytelling.com
Strauss' environmental storytelling database, links list, teacher's manual and other resources. --ref Kevin Strauss
Giraffe Heroes. http://www.giraffe.org
Several of the individuals cited for "standing tall and sticking their necks out" were working on environmental projects. http://www.giraffe.org/hero_DLevitt.html tells of a middleschool boy who arranged for unserved food from his school cafeteria to be u --ref Fran Stallings
Rose the Story Lady http://www.rosethestorylady.com
look here for the text of Recycling with The Story Lady

Recycled Bibliography of Storytelling props, resources, children's craft projects, Fat Cat Learns to Recycle (Story), Fat Cat Word Search (Work Sheet), Directions for Newspaper Flower, How to Make R.E. Cycle, the Snake from "Tie-Land" (made from necktie), Storytelling Apron, Turning Stuffed Critters into Puppets, Finger Puppets, Glove Puppets, Guessing Box --ref Rose Owens

Spirit of Trees. http://www.spiritoftrees.org
Tree stories and resources --ref Brian Ellis
Trees Forever. http://www.treesforever.org
Tree information --ref Brian Ellis
What Kids Can Do. http://www.whatkidscando.org/featurestories/sweatequity2.html
Demonstrates some of the activism of youth. The stories are not so personal, but could be included in other stories or subjects. --ref Shelby Smith

Contributors

Cullen, Lynne http://www.lynnecullen.com
Ellis, Brian "Fox" http://www.foxtalesint.com
Griffin, Pete http://www.ktoo.org
click on "KTOO Aurdio Archive" then "Tongass Trails" to hear Pete's stories
Hornyak, Will http://www.WillHornyak.com
Owens, Rose http://www.rosethestorylady.com
Rose Owens offers patterns and instructions for storytelling props from recycled materials
Schoettler, Ellouise http://www.storyteller.net/eschoettler
Stallings, Ben http://InterdependentWeb.com
(picture editor) does interactive, sustainable Web site design
Stallings, Fran http://www.franstallings.com
(editor)
Strauss, Kevin http://www.Naturestory.com
Kevin Strauss offers articles on nature storytelling, stories and links to other storytelling resources.