by T. A. Barron | Sep 29, 2022 | Blog, For Educators, For Nature Lovers, For Young Heroes, On Nature & the Environment
Congratulations to 2022’s Barron Prize Winners Each year, the Barron Prize awards outstanding young people whose actions serve as an inspirational example of the power we all have to make a difference in the world. Over the past two decades, the Barron Prize has...
by T. A. Barron | Jun 30, 2022 | Blog, On Nature, On Nature & the Environment
5 Unique Ways You Can Help the Environment, Every Day! Protecting the environment and saving our remaining wilderness should be a bipartisan, patriotic duty that benefits all Americans, now and forever. There is hope to save our planet from the forces of greed and...
by T. A. Barron | Apr 22, 2022 | Blog, For Nature Lovers, For Young Heroes, On Nature & the Environment
A Magical World Nature and the environment are hugely important as inspiration to me. Not just in my writing, but also within my own personal life. While doing book events in Marin County, California (home of the wondrous Muir Woods), my host commented on the...
by T. A. Barron | Apr 27, 2021 | Blog, For Educators, For Young Heroes, On Nature & the Environment
Volunteering with Children: 10 Ways to Encourage Kids to Give Back The ability of young people to help change the world for the better has been a source of joy and hope for me for many years. If you’ve ever been a reader of my blog or a follower of my work, you know...
by T. A. Barron | Mar 19, 2021 | Blog, For Nature Lovers, For Young Heroes, On Nature & the Environment
How a Butterfly Can Change the World The Butterfly Effect is one of my favorite concepts. In fact, I’ve even written about the power of a butterfly’s wings in my novel, Heartlight. If you’re unfamiliar with the Butterfly Effect, it is a theory of causality...
by T. A. Barron | Mar 2, 2021 | Blog, Encouraging Writers, For Nature Lovers, For Writers, On Nature & the Environment, On Writing
Nature as a Character Making characters come alive is one of the trickiest but most important elements of writing. Before I start to write, I usually take extensive notes about each character. I then expand that description even further as I get to know them better...
by T. A. Barron | Feb 9, 2021 | Blog, Contests, Encouraging Writers, For Nature Lovers, On Nature & the Environment
Love of Nature Photo Contest Looking for Something? Search for: Get News! * indicates required Email Address * First Name * Last Name * CategoriesCategories Select Category Adventures of Kate (1) Adventures of Kate Excerpts (3)...
by T. A. Barron | Jan 14, 2021 | Blog, Contests, For Nature Lovers, For Young Heroes, News, On Nature & the Environment
Giving Hope and Giving Back It takes a community to make a difference. In the spirit of Merlin’s magical word, Generosity, last month I hosted the Giving Hope for the Holidays charity contest, where I encouraged my readers to share charities and organizations...
by T. A. Barron | Dec 8, 2020 | Blog, Contests, For Nature Lovers, For Young Heroes, On Nature & the Environment
Giving Hope for the Holidays Looking for Something? Search for: Get News! * indicates required Email Address * First Name * Last Name * CategoriesCategories Select Category Adventures of Kate (1) Adventures of Kate Excerpts (3)...
by T. A. Barron | Sep 14, 2020 | Blog, For Educators, For Nature Lovers, For Young Heroes, On Nature & the Environment
Congratulations to 2020’s Barron Prize Winners! Each year, the Barron Prize awards outstanding young people whose personal stories and service work act as an inspiration example of the power we all have to make the world better. 2020 marks the 20th anniversary...
by T. A. Barron | Sep 9, 2020 | Blog, For Educators, For Young Heroes, On Nature & the Environment
What is Your Labor of Love? 8 Simple Ideas To Make the World Better What does it mean to be kind? Is it simply about minding your manners and going through the motions? About doing what’s expected of us, and nothing else? Is kindness merely the absence of...
by T. A. Barron | Apr 9, 2020 | Blog, For Nature Lovers, On Nature & the Environment
Seven Ways You can Participate in Earth Day 2020 from Home “Intellectually, we finally have come to understand that the wealth of this nation is its air, water, soil, forests, minerals, rivers, lakes, oceans, scenic beauty, wildlife habitats, and biodiversity. Take...
by T. A. Barron | Apr 11, 2018 | Blog, For Nature Lovers, On Nature & the Environment, Personal Writing
Death, Soft on the Snow In 2017, I wrote this poem to celebrate winter in Colorado. In sharing it with you here, I hope to encourage you to look around and find inspiration from your surroundings. The smallest thing – even a footprint in the snow – can lead to...
by T. A. Barron | Jun 22, 2017 | Blog, For Young Heroes, On Nature & the Environment
Live Your Life as a Story These remarks were given as part of my address to the graduating class of the University of California Santa Barbara in June 2017. If you folks like a good story, as I do – then try this: Think of your life as a story. A Story You Create...
by T. A. Barron | Apr 27, 2017 | Blog, On Nature & the Environment
Nature: the Ultimate Source of Balance, Inspiration, and Magic I remember the very first time I saw the stars on a high mountain ridge in Colorado. It was a clear summer night; no artificial lights distracted from the vista. The evening was calm, but I could feel a...
by T. A. Barron | May 6, 2016 | Blog, Books, On Nature & the Environment
Thank You for Going #IntoNature With Me! I was so pleased at all the entries I received to my recent #IntoNature promotion in celebration of the re-release of The Ancient One! So many of you chose to share your videos, photographs, and thoughts with me, I loved...
by T. A. Barron | Apr 27, 2016 | Blog, On Nature & the Environment
The Enchantment of Nature This entry was contributed by Zanne Tarlow as part of my “Into Nature” guest blog series celebrating the reissue of my book, The Ancient One. I’ve been fascinated by animals for as long as I can remember. For a few years, I desperately...
by T. A. Barron | Apr 25, 2016 | Blog, On Nature & the Environment
Forest Magic This image and caption was contributed by Michelle Richardson as part of my “Into Nature” guest blog series celebrating the reissue of my book, The Ancient One. Looking for Something? Search for: CategoriesCategories Select Category Adventures of...
by T. A. Barron | Apr 22, 2016 | Blog, On Nature & the Environment
A Blessing of Butterflies This image and caption was contributed by Lysia Gilmore as part of my “Into Nature” guest blog series celebrating the reissue of my book, The Ancient One. “I was driving from Rockport TX on the gulf coast to Abilene TX in West Texas in...
by T. A. Barron | Apr 20, 2016 | Blog, On Nature & the Environment
Lake Sunrise This image and caption was contributed by Therese Calegari as part of my “Into Nature” guest blog series celebrating the reissue of my book, The Ancient One. Looking for Something? Search for: CategoriesCategories Select Category Adventures of...
by T. A. Barron | Apr 19, 2016 | Blog, On Nature & the Environment
Lift Your Gaze to the Skies This entry was contributed by Ren Breaux as part of my “Into Nature” guest blog series celebrating the reissue of my book, The Ancient One. Lift your gaze to the skiesStarlight floods across vast unknownCradled within tranquil shadowsA...
by T. A. Barron | Apr 18, 2016 | Blog, On Nature & the Environment
All Good Things are Wild and Free This video was contributed by Meg Stansfield as part of my “Into Nature” guest blog series celebrating the reissue of my book, The Ancient One. Looking for Something? Search for: CategoriesCategories Select Category Adventures of...
by T. A. Barron | Apr 12, 2016 | Blog, On Nature & the Environment
The Healing Power of Nature This entry was contributed by Terra Mcbroom as part of my “Into Nature” guest blog series celebrating the reissue of my book, The Ancient One. PTSD is one of the hardest things I have ever had to manage. I am not a soldier of war, but I am...
by T. A. Barron | Apr 9, 2016 | Blog, On Nature & the Environment
An Uplifted Spirit This image and caption was contributed by Pam Spicer as part of my “Into Nature” guest blog series celebrating the reissue of my book, The Ancient One. Looking for Something? Search for: CategoriesCategories Select Category Adventures of...
by T. A. Barron | Apr 6, 2016 | Blog, On Nature & the Environment
Calm after the Storm This entry was contributed by Jasmine Hinton as part of my “Into Nature” guest blog series celebrating the reissue of my book, The Ancient One. The Ancient One, which I read in the fifth grade, was the first long chapter book I ever read. It was...
by T. A. Barron | Apr 4, 2016 | Blog, On Nature & the Environment
Seeing the Impossible This image and caption was contributed by Paula Hardeman as part of my “Into Nature” guest blog series celebrating the reissue of my book, The Ancient One. Looking for Something? Search for: CategoriesCategories Select Category Adventures of...
by T. A. Barron | Apr 2, 2016 | Blog, On Nature & the Environment
The Flexibility of Trees This blog entry was contributed by Joel Hoff as part of my “Into Nature” guest blog series celebrating the reissue of my book, The Ancient One. From a very early age I’ve held a fascination for nature. I was blessed with a family who...
by T. A. Barron | Mar 30, 2016 | Blog, For Nature Lovers, On Nature & the Environment
Beautiful River This image and caption was contributed by Laurie Rudolph-Francis as part of my “Into Nature” guest blog series celebrating the reissue of my book, The Ancient One. Looking for Something? Search for: CategoriesCategories Select Category Adventures of...
by T. A. Barron | Mar 29, 2016 | Blog, For Nature Lovers, On Nature & the Environment
The Mountains Saved Me This blog post was contributed by Rene Crook as part of my “Into Nature” guest blog series celebrating the reissue of my book, The Ancient One. My name is Rene, and I am 25 years old. I’ve recently moved back to beautiful Colorado Springs,...
by T. A. Barron | Mar 25, 2016 | Blog, On Nature & the Environment
Simple Beauty This image and caption was contributed by Helena Reznikoff as part of my “Into Nature” guest blog series celebrating the reissue of my book, The Ancient One. Nature inspires me with its vast complexities and artistry. Something as simple as tree bark is...
by T. A. Barron | Mar 23, 2016 | Blog, On Nature & the Environment
Whispers of the Earth This blog entry was contributed by Susan Hawthorne as part of my “Into Nature” guest blog series celebrating the reissue of my book, The Ancient One. The whisper of the surf caressing the shore calls to me in an ancient tongue, The grandeur of...
by T. A. Barron | Mar 22, 2016 | Blog, On Nature & the Environment
Bathed in Light This image was contributed by Ro Ostawari as part of my “Into Nature” guest series celebrating the reissue of my book, The Ancient One. Looking for Something? Search for: CategoriesCategories Select Category Adventures of Kate (2) Adventures...
by T. A. Barron | Mar 18, 2016 | Blog, On Nature & the Environment
Nature’s Plastic This blog post was contributed by Khephra Owl as part of my “Into Nature” guest blog series celebrating the reissue of my book, The Ancient One. Stone stairways smothered in moss fall from his fingertips on drops of ice water,coagulating at his...
by T. A. Barron | Mar 16, 2016 | Blog, On Nature & the Environment
A Dazzling Blossom This image was contributed by Jerika McKeon as part of my “Into Nature” guest blog series celebrating the reissue of my book, The Ancient One. Looking for Something? Search for: CategoriesCategories Select Category Adventures of Kate (2)...
by T. A. Barron | Mar 14, 2016 | Blog, On Nature & the Environment
The Healing Power of Nature This blog post was contributed by Roshana Ostowari as part of my “Into Nature” guest blog series celebrating the reissue of my book, The Ancient One. Nature helps me connect to my true self. And what is my true self? Who am I? You see, my...
by T. A. Barron | Mar 11, 2016 | Blog, On Nature & the Environment
Tranquility of Nature This blog post was contributed by April Steichen as part of my “Into Nature” guest blog series celebrating the reissue of my book, The Ancient One. Nature allows me to think peaceful thoughts. Seeing something so gentle and delicate calms me,...
by T. A. Barron | Mar 9, 2016 | Blog, On Nature & the Environment
Beautiful Winter This photo & caption was contributed by Maryam Karim as part of my “Into Nature” guest blog series celebrating the reissue of my book, The Ancient One. Looking for Something? Search for: CategoriesCategories Select Category Adventures of...
by T. A. Barron | Mar 7, 2016 | Blog, On Nature & the Environment
Conserving our Forests This photo & description was contributed by Kelly Cundiff as part of my “Into Nature” guest blog series celebrating the reissue of my book, The Ancient One. Nature inspires me so much- that I work alongside Smokey Bear to keep our forests...
by T. A. Barron | Mar 5, 2016 | Blog, On Nature & the Environment
A Breath of Fresh Air This blog entry was created by Bob Meadows as part of my “Into Nature” guest blog series celebrating the reissue of my book, The Ancient One. If I ever gave any thought to “nature” as a kid, it was only as far as the crabapple tree I loved to...
by T. A. Barron | Mar 4, 2016 | Blog, On Nature & the Environment
Spring Renewal This photo & blog entry was created by blogger Joanne Fritz as part of my “Into Nature” guest blog series celebrating the reissue of my book, The Ancient One. After living in New York City for several years, surrounded by steel and glass and...
by T. A. Barron | Mar 3, 2016 | Blog, On Nature & the Environment
A Space of My Own This blog entry was created by author David Wiley as part of my “Into Nature” guest blog series celebrating the reissue of my book, The Ancient One. Sometimes when I am looking to be inspired for my writing I take no iPod or headphones and just run...
by T. A. Barron | Mar 1, 2016 | Blog, On Nature & the Environment
A Respite from the City This photo & blog entry were created by Chelsey Saatkamp as part of my “Into Nature” guest blog series celebrating the reissue of my book, The Ancient One. Living in New York City, it can occasionally get depressing being surrounded by...
by T. A. Barron | Feb 22, 2016 | Blog, For Nature Lovers, On Nature & the Environment
A Magical Nature Discovery This blog post was authored by Virginia Anagnos as part of my “Into Nature” guest blog series celebrating the reissue of my book, The Ancient One. I had just moved into a new neighborhood and was exploring it, when I noticed a...
by T. A. Barron | Feb 15, 2016 | Blog, Encouraging Writers, For Writers, On Nature & the Environment, On Writing
How Are You Inspired by Nature? While hiking in California some years ago, I found the most magnificent tree I’d ever seen—a redwood of such grandeur that I nearly fell over backward trying to see its highest boughs. As I came closer, the smell of its resins enveloped...
by T. A. Barron | Jan 15, 2016 | Blog, Books, News, On Nature & the Environment, On Reading, On Writing
The Real Story of THE ANCIENT ONE I’m very excited that my book, The Ancient One, is being re-released by my publisher on March 8th of this year. Originally published in 1992, the book, part of the Adventures of Kate, tells the story of Kate, an inquisitive...
by T. A. Barron | Jul 23, 2015 | Blog, On Nature & the Environment, On Writing
Why Write About Nature? Have you ever seen the stars shine so bright you almost needed to squint your eyes? On peaceful nights when I look up at the dazzling stars shining above our family cabin on the slopes of the Colorado Rockies, I understand the power of nature...
by T. A. Barron | Jun 24, 2014 | Blog, For Nature Lovers, On Nature & the Environment
Wild Magic I love summer, and especially summer in my home state of Colorado. I spend as much time as possible outdoors hiking, camping… and just being. There’s nothing that makes me feel more alive and more at peace than gazing across a mountain ridge laced...
