Nature Summer Camp Funded for Five Lucky Kids!
- debrawolfgoldstein
- Sep 19
- 2 min read
Who wants to sit inside watching TV all summer when you could be splashing around in a cool stream, turning over mossy rocks, and doing arts & crafts? One Little Earth was pleased to fund five week-long scholarships for underserved children who otherwise couldn't afford to attend camp at Riverbend Environmental Education Center.
Riverbend offers wonderful, high quality nature summer camps at three locations near Gladwyne, PA. But it doesn't come cheap: camp runs $660/week, which puts it out of range for many families. Riverbend offer a number of subsidies and other scholarships, thanks to the generosity of donors and board members, but the need is more than the capacity.
One Little Earth was happy to help 5 lucky kids from underprivileged Philadelphia-area families make wonderful memories this summer!
Philadelphia Zoo Hosts BIG Book Launch Party for Debra's Debut Book
The debut children's book by Debra Wolf Goldstein, founder of One Little Earth, hit the bookstores this summer!
A Family for Zoya tells the true story of a critically endangered Amur tiger cub born at the Philadelphia Zoo. When Zoya's mother rejects the newborn the zoo responds with a bold plan to give the cub a second chance at family.
This beautifully-illustrated story for ages 5-9 introduces young readers to courage, connection, and the importance of conservation. (Illustrated by Annalisa & Marina Durante (published by Platypus Media, ISBN 978-1-951995-29-4, Hardcover, 40 pages, Ages 6-9, Grades 1-4)
Debra is donating 100% of her profits to the Tiger Conservation Campaign. Learn more and order the book at: www.DebraKimWolf.com
The Philadelphia Zoo graciously hosted an amazing book launch party near its Big Cat Falls on August 27. The event kicked off with remarks by Zoo CEO Dr. Jo-Elle Mogerman, who welcomed the large crowd of eager kids and their adults. Debra read excerpts from the book and signed dozens of copies of A FAMILY FOR ZOYA. The event got wonderful media attention, garnering coverage on two different TELEVISION stations that week, including a prime time spot on Channel 6 news!
NEW BOOK ABOUT STARGAZING AND LIGHT POLLUTION COMING SOON
This fall, One Little Earth is thrilled to publish the second book in its successful partnership with The Little Press. DARK SKIES by debut author Lindsey Hobson, illustrated by Makenzie McCarthy is a charming story about family and stargazing:
Laney's Papaw loves the stars, but city lights block out all but the brightest ones. Papaw misses the country, where the night sky sparkled like a thousand diamonds. When Papaw's memory becomes hazy, he gives up stargazing completely. Can Laney help Papaw rediscover his love of the stars and the DARK SKIES?
Pre-order this beautifully illustrated book at https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Skies-Lindsey-Hobson/dp/1956378359
As with our previous book, Wonder of the Woods, One Little Earth plans to donate hundred of copies to local schools and youth literacy organizations.
