New Book Edition: Voices of the Earth - Florida's Environmental Storybook expected 2021
Voices of the Earth
Based on the premise that if we feel something for anything - we will protect it!
Kristen Farquhar is a published Author, Artist, Singer-Songwriter and Health Practitioner in Rocklin, California. Her background is in the arts and music industry, but her writing career began in 1991 in Naples, Florida. She claims to have fallen in love with the land when, on one very special day, after emerging from the Everglades onto a dazzling white beach, she asked herself out loud, “Why do I feel so much?”
A voice inside her answered, “So that some may feel a little.” That was her cue. Kristen went on to write the book, Voices of the Earth (VOTE) against the advice of a Naples Literary Agent that told her educational text did not belong in a coloring book. But Farquhar knew on an intuitive level to include her fine illustrations with storytelling, art with science, environmental education with activism and even music. She self-published soon after the meeting.
Florida's well-known conservationist and activist group, Friends of the Everglades appreciated Kristen's work and their branch for education and youth, Young Friends of the Everglades helped Kristen to print both Volumes I: Coastal Creatures, and Volume II: Upland and Inland Creatures. A successful outreach program grew out of the books and helped to inspire and educate over 10,000 children.
Today, with Kristen’s new program based on her book series, Young Friends has launched anew in the spring of 2020. They offer an exciting and growing virtual learning-hub for teachers, families and groups, and not just for Florida, but for all areas of the country and the world. Informed and conscientious advocacy is taught and encouraged.
Before the books are published, Kristen will be featuring her new Coloring Page Packages (CPP)! So stay tuned!! CPPs will be available for download in the near future, along with her music scored into lead sheets and choral arrangements for all singers, music teachers, and musicians.
Farquhar is working closely with Young Friends of the Everglades, and their advocacy department, to encourage youth and families to learn environmental law in order to protect our natural world. The first CPP is dedicated to the to Key deer. The unique sub-species of Florida may loose its protective federal status from the government in the next few months. We need as many signatures as possible on the Key Deer Petition to protect them and their habitat.
Florida’s Key deer needs our voices. There is so much to discover on Young Friends remote-learning website. Please click on the Key Deer Portal link below and don't forget to sign the PETITION!! Thank you so very much.
A voice inside her answered, “So that some may feel a little.” That was her cue. Kristen went on to write the book, Voices of the Earth (VOTE) against the advice of a Naples Literary Agent that told her educational text did not belong in a coloring book. But Farquhar knew on an intuitive level to include her fine illustrations with storytelling, art with science, environmental education with activism and even music. She self-published soon after the meeting.
Florida's well-known conservationist and activist group, Friends of the Everglades appreciated Kristen's work and their branch for education and youth, Young Friends of the Everglades helped Kristen to print both Volumes I: Coastal Creatures, and Volume II: Upland and Inland Creatures. A successful outreach program grew out of the books and helped to inspire and educate over 10,000 children.
Today, with Kristen’s new program based on her book series, Young Friends has launched anew in the spring of 2020. They offer an exciting and growing virtual learning-hub for teachers, families and groups, and not just for Florida, but for all areas of the country and the world. Informed and conscientious advocacy is taught and encouraged.
Before the books are published, Kristen will be featuring her new Coloring Page Packages (CPP)! So stay tuned!! CPPs will be available for download in the near future, along with her music scored into lead sheets and choral arrangements for all singers, music teachers, and musicians.
Farquhar is working closely with Young Friends of the Everglades, and their advocacy department, to encourage youth and families to learn environmental law in order to protect our natural world. The first CPP is dedicated to the to Key deer. The unique sub-species of Florida may loose its protective federal status from the government in the next few months. We need as many signatures as possible on the Key Deer Petition to protect them and their habitat.
Florida’s Key deer needs our voices. There is so much to discover on Young Friends remote-learning website. Please click on the Key Deer Portal link below and don't forget to sign the PETITION!! Thank you so very much.
Young Friends of the Everglades'
Key Deer Portal
BIG BLUE OAK
Synchronicities, events, people, and environments come together at quantum levels - one one-thousandth of an inch and smaller - in momentous and miraculous ways. Generally, we do not know why such things occur, but often look back in wonderment. Living more with the ‘mystery of things’ is the natural way of the human heart. Music can be the best translator.
#151
January 2017 began my initiation back into environmental activism through education and music, but I had much to learn…. The Old Blue Oak taught me well.
Blue Oak taught me how to keep my heart open and do what is right when all else seemed terribly wrong.
In January of 2017, I heard a man inquire while walking through my parking lot, "Where are the trees coming down?" When I heard him, something shifted inside of me as I realized how deeply connected I was to the nature area behind my home. I was to quickly learn that many old Oaks and a riparian forest were to come down in an expansion project by California Transit and I could do nothing stop it.
Around the same time, I was asked to be a part of a book, an anthology called, Warrior Women With Angel Wings - Born to Love. A song came through me called, Born to Love. I thought it was for the book at the time, but it was really for the Blue Oak and so much more.
Blue Oak taught me how to keep my heart open and do what is right when all else seemed terribly wrong.
In January of 2017, I heard a man inquire while walking through my parking lot, "Where are the trees coming down?" When I heard him, something shifted inside of me as I realized how deeply connected I was to the nature area behind my home. I was to quickly learn that many old Oaks and a riparian forest were to come down in an expansion project by California Transit and I could do nothing stop it.
Around the same time, I was asked to be a part of a book, an anthology called, Warrior Women With Angel Wings - Born to Love. A song came through me called, Born to Love. I thought it was for the book at the time, but it was really for the Blue Oak and so much more.
Empower one’s self and connect with nature. Breathe with a Tree and have your heart opened, nurtured, strengthened, and rooted.
I have no doubt that trees have biofields that interact with us, and it is our intention to prove this. ~ Rollin McCraty PhD, Director of Research at www.HeartMath.com
Blue Oak 151 (pictured at top of page) did go down unfortunately, but thankfully the very one at the top of the hill (185) still stands. Our Honor Roll Page has more details for you if you’ve an interest. Below is the Tree Meditation with Ho’oponopono Hawaiian Prayer.
I will say that I sang to both Blue Oaks - 151 and 185 - before I recorded the song. I am grateful to have done so.
I have no doubt that trees have biofields that interact with us, and it is our intention to prove this. ~ Rollin McCraty PhD, Director of Research at www.HeartMath.com
Blue Oak 151 (pictured at top of page) did go down unfortunately, but thankfully the very one at the top of the hill (185) still stands. Our Honor Roll Page has more details for you if you’ve an interest. Below is the Tree Meditation with Ho’oponopono Hawaiian Prayer.
I will say that I sang to both Blue Oaks - 151 and 185 - before I recorded the song. I am grateful to have done so.
Voice for Trees & Ho’oponopono Prayer
Amazon carries: Warrior Women With Angel Wings - Born to Love
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CN2FR22?ref_=pe_2427780_160035660
Also, Reading Between the Signs: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07L4G8MS7
