An illustration of a Wester Meadowlark and Northern Harrier flying over a grass
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Community Naturalist: Voice of the Grasslands

Learn about North American grasslands with Mateo the meadowlark!
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North American grasslands are critical ecosystems, teeming with life and biodiversity. In our newest children's book, Voice of the Grasslands, you'll meet Mateo, a young meadowlark, as he learns how to find his voice while traversing grassland ecosystems and meets some of the wild characters that dwell there.

You can download this book for free or order print copies for $5 per copy. 

iPhone users, please turn your ringer on to hear audio in the flipbook below.

Activities

Download, print, and share the companion activities below to use alongside your copy of Voice of the Grasslands! These activities highlight vocabulary, ecosystem roles, and create opportunities for exploration of North American grasslands.

Recommended Reads

To learn more about the ecosystems, wildlife, and life-cycles of your favorite Voice of the Grasslands characters, check out our recommendations below.

Soil

Grasslands

Pollinators and Native Plants

Bird Identification

Wetlands

Order "Voice of the Grasslands"

Order print copies for your children or students to learn about the North American grassland ecosystem and some of the wild characters who live there.

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