In Building Community Gardens, Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers visit an allotment or a community garden. They learn how gardens are spaces to grow food and to engage with nature. Then they come across a compost pile and investigate why worms and robins are also at the compost pile. This video is excerpted from BBC's Ranger Hamza’s Eco Quest, a nature exploration show in which Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers go on quests to discover nature’s wonders and the important role they play in our environment.
Tour a rooftop garden with a view of the New York City skyline. The garden is not only providing a place for people to come together, but it’s cooling the buildings and city, absorbing rainwater to prevent sewage flooding, and providing a source of fresh, local produce for the community. This video is excerpted from BBC News.
In Ducks, Nature’s Pest Control, Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers explore a garden. They notice that some plants have holes in the leaves! That means there are pests in the garden. Which animal might be able to keep the garden healthy? This video is excerpted from BBC's Ranger Hamza’s Eco Quest, a nature exploration show in which Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers go on quests to discover nature’s wonders and the important role they play in our environment.
In Butterfly Tales, learn how butterflies bring joy and beauty to the world as they flutter into gardens and woods each spring. Dr. Bullman, a butterfly expert, shows how tracking butterflies helps scientists understand if the environment is healthy or not. She explains how to tell butterflies and moths apart — like how butterflies rest with their wings up, while moths rest with their wings flat. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Countryfile, which explores rural life and traditions of the countryside.
In Just Right! How Plants Grow, Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers are at the park. They get a close-up look at flowers and learn what plants need in order to grow. This video is excerpted from BBC's Ranger Hamza’s Eco Quest, a nature exploration show in which Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers go on quests to discover nature’s wonders and the important role they play in our environment.
In The Fin Garden of Kashan, host Joanna Lumley visits a garden that was built in 1590 by channeling an ancient spring to bring flowing water to the desert. The water in this garden flows even during times of drought. The technology used to bring water to the surface has since been used in many other parts of the world. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Joanna Lumley’s Silk Road Adventure, a documentary series uncovering the rich history and cultural treasures of the Silk Road.
In The Go Jetters Explore the Great Barrier Reef, the Go Jetters crew visits the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. This amazing underwater garden is so big you can see it from space! The reef is full of colorful coral gardens made up of tiny creatures, and it is home to many fish and sea animals. People love to visit it because it’s a beautiful place to explore underwater! This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four plucky international heroes as they travel the globe visiting the world’s most famous landmarks with their friend and mentor, Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.
In Insect Habitats Close Up, Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers explore long grass. They learn how the grass protects and provides shelter for insects and how it can make compost, which helps gardens and the environment. This video is excerpted from BBC's Ranger Hamza’s Eco Quest, a nature exploration show in which Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers go on quests to discover nature’s wonders and the important role they play in our environment.
Take your students on an unforgettable adventure to Australia with this video playlist! Explore the buzzing city of Sydney and its world-famous Opera House, marvel at breathtaking landscapes across the continent, and meet amazing native animals like kangaroos and koalas. Along the way, your class will discover what makes life “Down Under” so unique. These clips are perfect for sparking curiosity, inspiring questions, and bringing a little Aussie magic.
In Stick Insect Adventures, host Rory Crawford discovers the fascinating world of stick insects. First, it’s time to venture into the forest, wearing gardening gloves, to collect prickly blackberry leaves — yum! After gathering the tasty bramble, it’s time to return to clean the stick insects’ tank, replacing old leaves and freshening up the bottom with new paper. This video is excerpted from BBC’s My Pet and Me, a children’s show that introduces kids to the rewards and responsibilities involved when having a pet.
In How One Town Celebrates Spring With Snowdrops, people from the town of Shaftesbury celebrate the first signs of spring with a special festival. They planted over 500 snowdrop flower bulbs in a garden, helping these pretty white flowers bloom year after year. Kids also create big snowdrop lanterns, lighting up the night. The festival ends with a fun dance to wake up the "Green Man," a symbol of spring, and welcome the new season! This video is excerpted from BBC’s Countryfile, which explores rural life and traditions of the countryside.
In Building Community Gardens, Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers visit an allotment or a community garden. They learn how gardens are spaces to grow food and to engage with nature. Then they come across a compost pile and investigate why worms and robins are also at the compost pile. This video is excerpted from BBC's Ranger Hamza’s Eco Quest, a nature exploration show in which Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers go on quests to discover nature’s wonders and the important role they play in our environment.
Tour a rooftop garden with a view of the New York City skyline. The garden is not only providing a place for people to come together, but it’s cooling the buildings and city, absorbing rainwater to prevent sewage flooding, and providing a source of fresh, local produce for the community. This video is excerpted from BBC News.
In Ducks, Nature’s Pest Control, Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers explore a garden. They notice that some plants have holes in the leaves! That means there are pests in the garden. Which animal might be able to keep the garden healthy? This video is excerpted from BBC's Ranger Hamza’s Eco Quest, a nature exploration show in which Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers go on quests to discover nature’s wonders and the important role they play in our environment.
In Butterfly Tales, learn how butterflies bring joy and beauty to the world as they flutter into gardens and woods each spring. Dr. Bullman, a butterfly expert, shows how tracking butterflies helps scientists understand if the environment is healthy or not. She explains how to tell butterflies and moths apart — like how butterflies rest with their wings up, while moths rest with their wings flat. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Countryfile, which explores rural life and traditions of the countryside.
In Just Right! How Plants Grow, Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers are at the park. They get a close-up look at flowers and learn what plants need in order to grow. This video is excerpted from BBC's Ranger Hamza’s Eco Quest, a nature exploration show in which Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers go on quests to discover nature’s wonders and the important role they play in our environment.
In The Fin Garden of Kashan, host Joanna Lumley visits a garden that was built in 1590 by channeling an ancient spring to bring flowing water to the desert. The water in this garden flows even during times of drought. The technology used to bring water to the surface has since been used in many other parts of the world. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Joanna Lumley’s Silk Road Adventure, a documentary series uncovering the rich history and cultural treasures of the Silk Road.
In The Go Jetters Explore the Great Barrier Reef, the Go Jetters crew visits the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. This amazing underwater garden is so big you can see it from space! The reef is full of colorful coral gardens made up of tiny creatures, and it is home to many fish and sea animals. People love to visit it because it’s a beautiful place to explore underwater! This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four plucky international heroes as they travel the globe visiting the world’s most famous landmarks with their friend and mentor, Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.
In Insect Habitats Close Up, Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers explore long grass. They learn how the grass protects and provides shelter for insects and how it can make compost, which helps gardens and the environment. This video is excerpted from BBC's Ranger Hamza’s Eco Quest, a nature exploration show in which Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers go on quests to discover nature’s wonders and the important role they play in our environment.
Take your students on an unforgettable adventure to Australia with this video playlist! Explore the buzzing city of Sydney and its world-famous Opera House, marvel at breathtaking landscapes across the continent, and meet amazing native animals like kangaroos and koalas. Along the way, your class will discover what makes life “Down Under” so unique. These clips are perfect for sparking curiosity, inspiring questions, and bringing a little Aussie magic.
In Stick Insect Adventures, host Rory Crawford discovers the fascinating world of stick insects. First, it’s time to venture into the forest, wearing gardening gloves, to collect prickly blackberry leaves — yum! After gathering the tasty bramble, it’s time to return to clean the stick insects’ tank, replacing old leaves and freshening up the bottom with new paper. This video is excerpted from BBC’s My Pet and Me, a children’s show that introduces kids to the rewards and responsibilities involved when having a pet.
In How One Town Celebrates Spring With Snowdrops, people from the town of Shaftesbury celebrate the first signs of spring with a special festival. They planted over 500 snowdrop flower bulbs in a garden, helping these pretty white flowers bloom year after year. Kids also create big snowdrop lanterns, lighting up the night. The festival ends with a fun dance to wake up the "Green Man," a symbol of spring, and welcome the new season! This video is excerpted from BBC’s Countryfile, which explores rural life and traditions of the countryside.