Beyond the Books

Did you know? Some of the most important conservation data comes from people outside with their phones. 🐦 You can do it too! Spend a few minutes outside, especially for Global Big Day and World Migration Day on May 9 to help protect the birds around you! This weekend is the perfect time to slow down, get outside, and notice the birds around you! Whether you’re in your backyard, at the park, in the city, on a golf course, or during your morning walk. Bird populations are decl

Powerful Parables Series Continues to Inspire Young Readers Around the World The Secret of the Pinecone Path, Book Two in the Powerful Parables series, has been honored with an international literary award, recognized by a globally respected program dedicated to celebrating and elevating Christian literature. This recognition marks a meaningful milestone for the series, which was thoughtfully created to inspire children through faith-based storytelling, life lessons, and enga

There’s something powerful and heartwarming about watching stories you’ve written come to life, in places you’ve dreamed of. This week at The Masters Tournament, a certain bird-inspired look is making people around the world chirp…and I couldn’t help but notice 👀 Our favorite characters from the award-winning Powerful Parables kids golf book series, have been soaring ahead of the moment all along. Where will Gideon the blue jay fly next? 🐦 Tag #Gideon and his friends everyw

Did you know the Southeast once had 90 million acres of longleaf pine forests? Today, less than 5% remain. Forests are more than trees, they’re homes. Forests, like the long leaf pines, are home to incredible species like the Red-cockaded Woodpecker and Pine Warbler, which depend on mature longleaf pines to survive. Deforestation, development, and pesticides disrupt the delicate balance of these ecosystems affecting insects, plants, and birds. On International Day of Forests,

As St. Patrick's Day rolls around, clovers start appearing everywhere — on decorations, cards, and lucky charms. But outside of the holiday, clover is much more than a festive symbol. It’s actually a small plant with a big impact on wildlife and ecosystems. Clover isn’t just a St. Patrick’s Day symbol, it’s an important plant for pollinators and birds. Clover flowers attract insects that birds depend on for food, and its seeds help feed wildlife too. Even better? It naturally

Dandelions, clover, and chickweed are often the first victims of pre-emergent treatments. 🌱 But for birds like the American goldfinch, indigo buntings, house finches, and sparrows, these weeds are critical food sources in spring. The seeds are high in nutrition, serving as a vital food source during migration and nesting. 🪺 Goldfinches and hummingbirds also gather the soft, feathery, white fluff to line their nests. 🪶 For your lawn, the wide spreading roots act as essentia

A portion of each Bundle for Good will go to the charity of your choice, to help people in need, fund food drives, and support wildlife rescues.

Announcing the release of a collection of free downloadable resources designed to support parents, grandparents, homeschoolers, and families. These resources feature engaging activities and exercises focused on a variety of essential areas including golf, vocabulary, hand-eye coordination, spatial reasoning, conservation, science, zoology, and more. This unique collection of resources will be continually expanded, with new content added as more books are published by BrookeL