eNature
Extensive site from the National Wildlife Federation!
Grade Level: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Advanced
http://www.enature.com/
CONTENT: This Web site offers an extensive listing of field guides for animals, flowers, and plants. The site gives visitors information on creating backyard habitats, links to nature experts, and guides to many different habitats and the animals and plants native to each area.
AESTHETICS: The nature photographs on this site are particularly impressive. Pages on this site also contain ads to outdoors and wildlife shopping sites.
ORGANIZATION: This site offers the ability to access local field guides by entering your zip code. Links are available to different sections of eNature through pull-down menus at the top of the page, in addition to button links on each page. There are numerous ways to navigate this site successfully.
REVIEW: Provided as a resource by the National Wildlife Federation, eNature offers extensive information on wildlife, birding, and habitats. Visitors can ask questions and receive answers from experts in the fields of birding, backyards, and wildlife. You can access step-by-step guides to creating backyard habitats for specific areas and weather conditions. eNature could be used as a resource for students and teachers, and would provide information that could be used in many areas of environmental studies, studies of wildlife species, and studies of habitats of different types. The "Bird of the Day" section introduces various birds and offers a link to listen to the bird's call. Information on parks and refuges is available with a featured park and search feature to locate areas of interest. Visitors can subscribe to a free nature newsletter and other special offers from this site. This wildlife site offers a great deal of knowledge and ideas for anyone who is interested in the outdoors!
