DOCSLIB.ORG

Honoring Earth: a Worship Resource

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Honoring Earth: a Worship Resource Honoring Earth A Worship Resource Prepared by Unitarian Universalist Ministry for Earth 1034 SW 13th Ave., Portland, OR 97205 http://uuministryforearth.org/ © Copyright 2004, 2013 Unitarian Universalist Ministry for Earth First Edition June 2004; Reformatted for CD delivery, 2007 Reformatted for Web delivery, 2013 Unitarian Universalist Ministry for Earth 1034 SW 13th Avenue Portland, OR 97205 503-595-9392 http://uuministryforearth.org/ Unitarian Universalist Ministry for Earth is an independent organization related to the Unitarian Universalist Association. Our mission is to facilitate and support the work of Unitarian Universalists, by affirming and promoting the seven principles of the Unitarian Universalist Association, including the seventh: “to affirm and promote respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are all a part.” We do this by focusing on the theological, spiritual, and ethical aspects of human values and activities that affect the health and sustainability of living Earth. Our vision is that Unitarian Universalists recognize and embrace the moral imperative to live in covenant with the web of life through personal, congregational, and denominational practices. As you use these materials, we hope that you will make an opportunity to educate yourself and others about the important mission and work of Unitarian Universalist Ministry for Earth. Please feel welcome to contact us at [email protected] for information about our current programs. This resource is made possible by the generosity of individual donors and congregations. Please consider making a donation today. Your gift will help UU Ministry for Earth develop additional resources. You may donate online or send your contribution to Unitarian Universalist Ministry for Earth, 1034 SW 13th Ave., Portland, OR 97205. Thank you for your commitment to Earth ministry. Working together, we will transform our individual and congregational lives into acts of religious witness, discarding our harmful habits for new behaviors and practices that will sustain life on Earth. This resource and additional materials are available on the UU Ministry for Earth website at http://uuministryforearth.org/. You are welcome to adapt the materials in this Manual to make it as easy as possible for you to design a curriculum for your congregation. If you use or adapt the materials, please credit the original authors when applicable and reference UU Ministry for Earth in any reprints or adaptations. We encourage you to print sparingly, using recycled paper and soy ink. NOTE: Some URLs in the 2007 edition are not accessible in 2013. The URLs that are not currently found are shaded in the text. Links to similar websites are provided. Honoring Earth 2 Table of Contents Forward .......................................................................................................................... 6 Introduction ................................................................................................................... 7 Words for Opening & Lighting the Chalice ............................................................... 10 Closing Words ............................................................................................................. 12 Prayers and Meditations ............................................................................................. 14 Prayers .................................................................................................................................................... 14 Manitongquat’s Prayer ......................................................................................................................... 14 A Closing Prayer to Follow Joys and Concerns .................................................................................. 15 Prayers for All Living Creatures ........................................................................................................... 16 Prayer of St. Basil ................................................................................................................................ 16 A Jewish Prayer of Praise for God’s Creation ..................................................................................... 16 Prayer of Commitment, U.N. Environmental Sabbath Program .......................................................... 17 Taken from Black Elk’s Prayer ............................................................................................................. 17 An Ojibway Prayer ............................................................................................................................... 18 A Prayer of Thanksgiving & Blessing ................................................................................................... 18 Meditations .............................................................................................................................................. 19 Drum, Dance, Chant and Song ................................................................................... 21 Earth Jam ................................................................................................................................................ 21 Music Resources ..................................................................................................................................... 21 Circle of Song: Songs, Chants, and Dances for Ritual and Celebration ................................................. 22 Chanting ............................................................................................................................................... 22 Musical Accompaniment for Chants or to Use Alone .......................................................................... 22 How To Work with Chants ................................................................................................................... 24 The Power of Dance ................................................................................................................................ 24 The Sacred Circle Dance ..................................................................................................................... 24 Chain/Line/Snake Dance ..................................................................................................................... 25 The Sacred Spiral Dance ..................................................................................................................... 25 The Elm Dance ........................................................................................................................................ 25 New Words to Traditional Songs ............................................................................................................. 27 Sing Out for Creation ........................................................................................................................... 27 Been in the Storm So Long .................................................................................................................. 27 Honoring Earth 3 Noah’s Cargo ....................................................................................................................................... 29 Wade in the Water ............................................................................................................................... 28 Readings ...................................................................................................................... 30 We Are Part of the Earth ......................................................................................................................... 30 The Four Elements .................................................................................................................................. 31 The Island Within ..................................................................................................................................... 31 Water Dance ............................................................................................................................................ 32 There Is Religion in Everything Around Us ............................................................................................. 33 Deeply Woven Roots ............................................................................................................................... 33 The Image of a Tree as Religious Icon ................................................................................................... 34 Let Us Plant Dates ................................................................................................................................... 34 From the Poetry of Gwen Frostic ............................................................................................................ 35 Deep Ecology Platform ............................................................................................................................ 36 From “Tintern Abbey” .............................................................................................................................. 36 Isaiah 24:4-5 ............................................................................................................................................ 37 The History of the Universe in 200 Words or Less .................................................................................. 37 Among the Stars .....................................................................................................................................
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Julia, Imagen Givenchy Su Esposo La Asesinó Caída De
    EXCELSIOR MIÉRCOLES 10 DE DICIEMBRE DE 2014 [email protected] Resumen. Pharrell Williams encabeza la lista de @Funcion_Exc popularidad de Billboard. Y los escándalos del año>6 y 13 MAÑANA SE ESTRENA EN DOS MIL 400 SALAS UNA ÚLTIMA Los actores queAVENTURA participaron en El Hobbit: La batalla de los cinco ejércitos mostraron su satisfacción de poder participar en la tercera entrega de la saga dirigida por Peter Jackson >8 y 9 Fotos: Cortesía Warner Bros. Foto: Tomada de Instagram Givenchy Foto: Tomada de YouTube Foto: AP JULIA, IMAGEN GIVENCHY CAÍDA DE ELTON, VIRAL SU ESPOSO LA ASESINÓ PARÍS.- La actriz estadunidense Julia Roberts será la Más de un millón de visitas en sólo 24 horas alcanzó La actriz y modelo Stephanie Moseley, protagonista del nueva imagen de la casa francesa de moda Givenchy el video en el que se ve al cantante Elton John en una reality televisivo Hit The Floor, fue asesinada a tiros por para su campaña de primavera/verano 2015. aparatosa caída al presenciar un partido de tenis. Earl Hayes, quien era su esposo. El hombre se quitó la En las imágenes en blanco y negro, la actriz mues- El músico de 67 años asistió a un evento en el vida después de haberla matado. tra un aspecto andrógino, ataviada con una blusa ne- Royal Albert Hall de Londres, donde alentaba a su Trascendió que se habían separado hace dos años, gra con mangas transparentes. equipo contra el de la exjugadora profesional Billie Jean luego de un supuesto amorío con el músico Trey Songz, La sesión fue realizada por la importante empresa King, pero al intentar sentarse se suscitó el incidente.
    [Show full text]
  • Barley Buddha Bowl
    PREPARATION: 15 MINUTES | COOKING: 30 MINUTES | SERVINGS: 4 barley buddha bowl INGREDIENTS 1 head broccoli (1/2 lb), cut into florets 4 cups baby arugula 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 cup carrots, grated 8 eggs, medium 1/4 cup olive oil 2/3 cup barley, uncoooked 1/4 cup lemon juice PREPARATION 1 Preheat oven to 400°F. To prepare 4 To assemble each Buddha bowl, roasted broccoli, toss broccoli layer the following ingredients: florets with olive oil. Place on a ¼ of the cooked barley baking tray. Roast for 20 minutes. 1 cup arugula Set aside. ¼ of the roasted broccoli 2 To prepare hardboiled eggs, cover 2 hardboiled eggs, cut in half eggs with cold water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Cover with 1 tablespoon grated carrots lid. Remove from heat. Let eggs 5 Drizzle each salad with 1 tablespoon stand in water for 10–12 minutes. of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of Rinse eggs under cold water. lemon juice. Serve immediately. Remove from shell and slice in half. As an alternative, if you prefer a Refrigerate. vinaigrette with your Buddha bowl, 3 Cook the barley according to mix olive oil, lemon juice, sumac* instructions on the package. Drain and honey to taste and add to the and let stand to cool. vegetables and eggs. Note: A Buddha bowl should consist of a grain, an assortment of raw or cooked vegetables, a protein and a dressing. It is an excellent way to use up leftovers. * Middle Eastern spice which gives a tangy flavor and red color to a dressing.
    [Show full text]
  • Family Ice Skating Party Februarty 16Th
    19th WARD QuarterlyA Publication of the 19th Ward Youth Foundation Matthew J. O’Shea FEBRUARY 2013 New Businesses Open on Western Ave., 111th St. After much anticipation, Bever- to a dense forest area that was used ly native Neil Byers opened Horse to hide horses that had been sto- Thief Hollow, a bluegrass len from Missouri. Once the themed brewpub at criminals were run out 10426 S. Western Ave., by state militia, settlers earlier this month. The started building homes brewpub fills a void of and the thriving communi- family-friendly, casual din- ty we now know as Beverly/ ing lunch and dinner res- Morgan Park was born. taurants. The restaurant Offering a wide assortment interior has been fully re- of cuisine, diners are sure to modeled with an exposed enjoy the pulled-pork sand- ceiling; local artists’ work are dis- wich, burgers, or barbecue. How- played throughout the building and ever, Horse Thief Hollow is no one- is available for purchase. trick pony. The menu also includes Horse Thief Hollow is rooted in soups, salads, fish, and pizza to brewed in the restaurant itself. and other business owners turned the history of our community. Dur- please all varieties of taste. When in season, the hops will be out to welcome this fantastic new ing the 1850’s, the Beverly area was They will also provide seven sourced locally to produce specialty business to our community. Funkie known as “horse thief hollow” due different types of beer that will be beers. Each beer will be hand craft- Fashions offers the latest clothing, ed and with extreme detail, never accessories and jewelry at amazing using any poor or adjunct ingredi- prices.
    [Show full text]
  • Kristianstads Vattenrike Biosphere Reserve, Periodic Review 2005-2015
    This Periodic Review can also be downloaded at www.vattenriket.kristianstad.se/unesco/. Title: Kristianstads Vattenrike Biosphere Reserve. Periodic Review 2005-2015 Authors: This review is produced by the Biosphere Office, Kristianstads kommun: Carina Wettemark, Johanna Källén, Åsa Pearce, Karin Magntorn, Jonas Dahl, Hans Cronert; Karin Hernborg and Ebba Trolle. In addition a large number of people have contributed directly and indirectly. Cover photo: Patrik Olofsson/N Maps: Stadsbyggnadskontoret Kristianstads kommun PERIODIC REVIEW FOR BIOSPHERE RESERVE INTRODUCTION The UNESCO General Conference, at its 28th session, adopted Resolution 28 C/2.4 on the Statutory Framework of the World Network of Biosphere Reserves. This text defines in particular the criteria for an area to be qualified for designation as a biosphere reserve (Article 4). In addition, Article 9 foresees a periodic review every ten years The periodic review is based on a report prepared by the relevant authority, on the basis of the criteria of Article 4. The periodic review must be submitted by the national MAB Committee to the MAB Secretariat in Paris. The text of the Statutory Framework is presented in the third annex. The form which follows is provided to help States prepare their national reports in accordance with Article 9 and to update the Secretariat's information on the biosphere reserve concerned. This report should enable the International Coordinating Council (ICC) of the MAB Programme to review how each biosphere reserve is fulfilling the criteria of Article 4 of the Statutory Framework and, in particular, the three functions: conservation, development and support. It should be noted that it is requested, in the last part of the form (Criteria and Progress Made), that an indication be given of how the biosphere reserve fulfils each of these criteria.
    [Show full text]
  • Issue 189.Pmd
    email: [email protected] NIGHTSHIFTwebsite: nightshift.oxfordmusic.net Free every Oxford’s Music Magazine month. Issue 189 April 2011 YYYYYYoungoungoungoung KnivesKnivesKnivesKnives Go Pop! Out on their own and back with a brilliant new album photo: Cat Stevens NIGHTSHIFT: PO Box 312, Kidlington, OX5 1ZU. Phone: 01865 372255 NEWNEWSS Nightshift: PO Box 312, Kidlington, OX5 1ZU Phone: 01865 372255 email: [email protected] Online: nightshift.oxfordmusic.net WILCO JOHNSON AND listings for the weekend, plus ticket DEACON BLUE are the latest details, are online at names added to this year’s www.oxfordjazzfestival.co.uk Cornbury Festival bill. The pair join already-announced headliners WITNEY MUSIC FESTIVAL returns James Blunt, The Faces and for its fifth annual run this month. Status Quo on a big-name bill that The festival runs from 24th April also includes Ray Davies, Cyndi through to 2nd May, featuring a Lauper, Bellowhead, Olly Murs, selection of mostly local acts across a GRUFF RHYS AND BELLOWHEAD have been announced as headliners The Like and Sophie Ellis-Bextor. dozen venues in the town. Amongst a at this year’s TRUCK FESTIVAL. Other new names on the bill are host of acts confirmed are Johnson For the first time Truck will run over three full days, over the weekend of prog-folksters Stackridge, Ben Smith and the Cadillac Blues Jam, 22nd-24th July at Hill Farm in Steventon. The festival will also enjoy an Montague & Pete Lawrie, Toy Phousa, Alice Messenger, Black Hats, increased capacity and the entire site has been redesigned to accommodate Hearts, Saint Jude and Jack Deer Chicago, Prohibition Smokers new stages.
    [Show full text]
  • ALBUMS CHART: P.20 APRIL 25,1981 0 N the Record of the Future
    SINGLES CHART: P.9: ALBUMS CHART: P.20 APRIL 25,1981 The record of the future mugENwa a 1 n 0 EXHIBITORS' STANDS are filling up fast for the 3rd annual Dealer Tour, organised by Music & Video Week and scheduled to visit seven regional centres during THE COMPACT disc, lipped by its developing companies as the record of the September. Europe's leading music business paper 90p future, seen alongside a conventional LP and the Sony and Philips CD players. Judging by (he bookings coming in, it looks as if dealers Dealer asks attending the shows will be able to meet exhibitors when is RRP THE LASER BEAM from large and small record companies as well as the newly opened not RRP? video companies. A DISPUTE over whether telling Note the dates in your the public what they can "expect COMPACT DISC to pay" for a record is the same diary now: September 15, as re-imposing RRP has been Bristol Holiday Inn; aired by dealers who object to September 17, price stickers on two recent WEA Birmingham, Albany releases. The Saxon picture disc of And MAKES ITS BOW Hotel; September 21 The Bad Played On, and the Newcastle, Gosforth Park SALZBURG: The compact the compact disc's development, to be no more expensive than a Hotel; September 22 Echo and the Bunnymen describe these as "revolutionary conventional high-class record Crocodiles 12-inch four-track disc digital audio system was improvements" which, coupled with player. J. J. G. Ch. van Tilburg of Glasgow, Albany Hotel; single, were both stickered by introduced to the September 24 Leeds, WEA with the wording "expect "substantially better sound Philips expressed confidence that to pay around £1.05".
    [Show full text]
  • Arachnologische Mitteilungen
    5 © Biodiversity Heritage Library, http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/; Arachnol.Mitt. 37: 1-8 Nürnbergjuli 2009 Neue Nachweise der Gerandeten Wasserspinne Dolomedes plantarius in Brandenburg (Araneae: Pisauridae) DanMo Harms, Jason A. Dunlop & Karin Schütt Abstract: New records of the great raft spider Dolomedes plantarius in Brandenburg (Araneae: Pisauridae). The great raft spider, Dolomedes plantarius (Clerck, 1757), is a rare and endangered species in Germany and other European countries. Current data on its distribution and ecology are briefly reviewed. Five new (or overlooked) localities for this spider from the Spreewald-region of Brandenburg in eastern Germany are provided, together with an updated distribution map. One record, based on the authors' own collections, is described and figured in detail, with the egg-carrying female discovered in reeds at the edge of a fairly large body of open water. Both direct and indirect protective measures for the habitats of this species in the Spreewald-region are recommended. Key words: distribution, Germany, red list Die Jagdspinnengattung Dolomedes (Araneae: aus evolutionsbiologischer Sicht natürlich auch Pisauridae) ist in Deutschland mit nur zwei Arten um eine Jagdspinne (Pisauridae) handelt und der vertreten (RENNER 1987, HEIMER & NENTWIG Trivialname „Wasserspinne“ ausschließlich Bezug 1991). Während die Gerandete Jagdspinne Dolo- auf die Ökologie von D. plantarius nimmt. medes fimbriatus (Clerck, 1757) in Mitteleuropa Aufgrund ihres seltenen Auftretens wird D. plan- weit verbreitet und gebietsweise recht häufig ist, tarius in der Roten Liste der gefährdeten Tierarten wurde die sehr ähnliche Art Dolomedes plantarius Deutschlands momentan in der Kategorie 1 „vom (Clerck, 1757) bisher nur wenige Male gefunden Aussterben bedroht“ geführt (PLATEN et al.
    [Show full text]
  • Kirkland Performance Center Brings Local and World Renowned Artists to Kirkland in 2016 Upcoming Winter Show Details
    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 22, 2016 CONTACT: Skye Stoury, Marketing & Communications Manager [email protected]; (425) 828-0422 x 224 General Info: http://www.kpcenter.org/ Tickets/Show Info: (425) 893-9900; http://www.kpcenter.org/content/2015-2016-season-at-a-glance Kirkland Performance Center Brings Local and World Renowned Artists to Kirkland in 2016 Upcoming Winter Show Details Ladysmith Black Mambazo South African / World 1/28, 1/29, 8:00pm Andy McKee Acoustic Guitar 2/6, 8:00pm Prom Queen Local / Indie / Pop / Rock 2/13, 8:000pm Indigo Girls (Sold Out) Folk 2/27, 8:00pm Twisted Flicks Improv Comedy / Film 3/4, 8:00pm Lucy Woodward Jazz /R&B / Pop 3/5, 8:00pm Imagination Theater Live Radio Drama 3/14, 7:30pm SRO: ELO Rockaria! Rock 3/19, 8:00pm Cirque Alfonse: Timber! Cirque / Dance 4/22, 4/23, 4/24, many times KIRKLAND, Wash. – Kirkland Performance Center (KPC) is pleased to present both local favorites and Grammy Award winners in 2016. With a variety of music genres, cirque shows, and live improv comedy, there is truly something for everyone at KPC this winter and into the spring. Individual tickets are on sale now. The first half of KPC’s season included eight sold out performances, a record for the theater. Indigo Girls, a late addition to KPC’s 2015-2016 season sold out within seven days of the show being announced to the public. For patrons who were not able to get tickets to see Indigo Girls, there are many other exciting performers coming to KPC in the remainder of their season.
    [Show full text]
  • ‌Part I ‌Foundations of the Triple Gem: Buddha/S, Dharma/S, And
    2 A Oneworld Book First published by Oneworld Publications, 2015 This eBook edition published 2015 Copyright © John S. Strong 2015 The moral right of John S. Strong to be identified as the Author of this work has been asserted by him in accordance with the Copyright, Designs, and Patents Act 1988 All rights reserved Copyright under Berne Convention A CIP record for this title is available from the British Library ISBN 978-1-78074-505-3 ISBN 978-1-78074-506-0 (eBook) Typesetting and eBook by Tetragon, London Oneworld Publications 10 Bloomsbury Street London WC1B 3SR England ‌ 3 Contents List of Tables List of Figures Preface Schemes and Themes Technicalities Note on abbreviations Chapter 1 Introduction: Lumbinī, a Buddhist World Exposition 1.1 Theravāda and Mahāyāna 1.2 Lumbinī’s Eastern Monastic Zone: South and Southeast Asian Traditions 1.2.1 The Mahā Bodhi Society 1.2.2 The Sri Lanka Monastery 1.2.3 The Gautamī Center for Nuns 1.2.4 Myanmar (Burma) 1.2.5 Meditation Centers 1.3 Lumbinī’s Western Monastic Zone: East Asian Traditions 1.3.1 China 1.3.2 Korea 1.3.3 Japan 1.3.4 Vietnam 4 1.4 Lumbinī’s Western Monastic Zone: Tibetan Vajrayāna Traditions 1.4.1 The Great Lotus Stūpa 1.4.2 The Lumbinī Udyana Mahachaitya Part I: Foundations of the Triple Gem: Buddha/s, Dharma/s, and Saṃgha/s Chapter 2 Śākyamuni, Lives and Legends 2.1 The Historical Buddha 2.2 The Buddha’s World 2.3 The Buddha of Story 2.4 Past Buddhas and the Biographical Blueprint 2.5 The Start of Śākyamuni’s Career 2.6 Previous Lives (Jātakas) 2.6.1 The Donkey in the Lion’s Skin
    [Show full text]
  • 2015 Annual Report on Giving 2 | Unitarian Universalist Association
    Annual Report on Giving Unitarian Universalist Association 2015 Annual Report on Giving 2 | Unitarian Universalist Association Contents Letter from the President 3 The Board of Trustees 5 Your Gifts In Action for Our Congregations & Ministers 6 Highlights from General Assembly 8 Social Justice Highlights 10 Annual Program Fund & GIFT in the Southern Region 12 Meet the UU Fellowship of San Dieguito 14 Giving Summary 15 Congregational Honor Roll 16 25+ Year Honor Congregations 16 10+ Year Honor Congregations 19 Honor Congregations 25 Merit Congregations 30 Leadership Congregations 33 Unitarian Universalist Association Giving Societies 35 Presidential Partners 35 Leadership Partners 35 Visionary Partners 36 Covenant Stewards 36 Chalice Stewards 36 Fellowship Friends 39 Spirit Friends 42 Friends of the UUA ($100+) 49 Meet Gabe and Betsy Gelb 74 In Memoriam 2014-2015 75 In Memoriam: Donald Ross 76 Faithful Sustainers Circle 77 UU Veatch Program at Shelter Rock 78 The President’s Council 79 2015 Annual Report on Giving | 3 Letter from the President Dear Friend, I am delighted to present the Annual Report of the Unitarian Universalist Association for the 2015 Fiscal Year. This year has been filled with successes, challenges, and adventures as our Association continues to be a strong liberal religious voice. This past fiscal year has been full of opportunities to make a difference in our congregations, our communities, and in the larger world. In September of 2014, we launched Commit2Respond, a coalition of Unitarian Universalists and other people of faith and conscience working for climate justice. The following spring, we celebrated Climate Justice Month with 30 days of online messages to guide and grow engagement on this issue.
    [Show full text]
  • Holdall Copyright 2014 by Suresh M
    Also by Suresh M. Deo Lightning Bugs Seamless Generations Dewdrop Twinkling Stars Holdall Copyright 2014 by Suresh M. Deo Published by: Suresh M. Deo Contact: [email protected] 1231 Scarlet Drive 6/A, Vrindavan (2) C.H.S. Addison, IL 60101 Panchavati, Pashan Road U.S.A. Pune (M.S.) – 411008, INDIA Font: Geneva Size: 12 pt Editing : Deepak S. Deo Cover and Sketches : Vikas S. Deo, Usha Deo 2 This book is dedicated to my wife Usha and our three sons Deepak, Vikas and Sagar. Also dedicated to the Life Energy that enables us to soak up vast amount of information and impressions from our environment to enhance our vision. Through self introspection, the information gradually condenses into wisdom that enables us to discover ourselves in the dynamics of the ever changing universe. 3 Introduction Holdall was an older version of the modern sleeping bag. Stitched out of canvas, it was commonly used in India for travel. Symbolically, Holdall is the flexible storage of personal experiences during the journey of life. It also represents a global village platform to give an all-inclusive dimension to a thought. It is not the intent of this book to prove or negate any thought, but rather to represent those thoughts that are readily understood and acceptable to everyone, irrespective of ethnic origin. It is these thoughts, when embraced by the global village, that become self enriching experiences for us all. With the opportunity to experience this ever changing and wondrous life, some thoughts progressively surface. Simply intellectualizing a thought often raises more questions.
    [Show full text]
  • Wetland Wildlife Cards
    Wetland wildlife cards • To make the cards, cut the line across the width of your paper then fold each half in half again so you end up with a picture on one side and the information on the other. Stick the two sides together with glue. Cut Fold Fold Stickleback Diet: Insects, crustaceans, tadpoles and smaller fish Wetland adaptations: Some sticklebacks have adapted to be able to cope with both fresh and saltwater meaning they can live in both rivers and the sea Classification: Vertebrate - Fish Habitat: Ponds, lakes, ditches and rivers Did you know? The male develops a bright red throat and belly and performs a courtship dance to attract a mate. The male also builds and protects the nest Cut Cut Eel Diet: Plants, dead animals, fish eggs, invertebrates and other fish Wetland adaptations: Long, narrow body enables it to get into crevices Classification: Vertebrate - Fish Habitat: Rivers and ditches Did you know? Adult eels migrate 3,000 miles (4,800 km) to the Sargasso Sea to spawn. It then takes the young eels two or three years to drift back to their homes here in the UK Fold Fold Smooth newt Diet: Insects, caterpillars, worms and slugs while on land; crustaceans, molluscs and tadpoles when in the water Wetland adaptations: Can breathe through their skin Classification: Vertebrate - Amphibian Habitat: Ponds in spring; woodland, grassland, hedgerows and marshes in summer and autumn; hibernates underground, among tree roots and under rocks and logs over winter Did you know? Their body gives out a poisonous fluid when they feel threatened
    [Show full text]