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Listen to our new song PLANT A HABITAT

Category: Animal Songs

Published: Sunday, October 11, 2009

CLICK HERE to listen to "PLANT A HABITAT" by Birdsong and the Eco-Wonders

Dear Friends,

    While I was writing my kids' song "I Almost Kissed a Butterfly," I learned that plants were very important to birds, butterflies, and many of the creatures with whom we share our neighborhoods. Plants provide food and shelter for our animal friends. In fact, some animals are very particular about the plants they will eat. For example, monarch caterpillars will only eat milkweed. 
    
We can help wild birds, butterflies and other creatures by planting trees, seeds and small plants that these animals like and need in order to live. By planting, we are helping to provide habitats for our animal friends. A habitat is a place where living things can find food, water, shelter and a safe place to raise their young. This knowledge inspired me to write a new animal song for kids named, "Plant a Habitat."  CLICK HERE TO LISTEN.  The lyrics are below. I hope you enjoy it.

     What types of plants do the butterflies and birds in your neighborhood enjoy? We would love to hear from you about the kinds of plants and habitats you are planting in your yards and neighborhoods. 

Happy Planting,

Birdsong

 

Lyrics to "PLANT A HABITAT"

CHORUS:

Plant a habitat.  I'm gonna plant a habitat.

The butterflies and bees are whispering please

Plant a space where we can grow and feed. So...


Plant a habitat.  The hummingbirds will be happy for that.

With flowers so bright and nectar so sweet.

And lots of food our nature friends to eat.


All around the world we need some space

Where animals and plants can find a place

With clean water, food and shelter, 

A home where they raise their young.


So I'm learning about the ways you and I 

Can help all living things to survive

Like planting seeds, flowers and trees

The kind of habitats that we all need.  

to CHORUS


My friend Sabrina  grows milkweed.
It's the only plant that the caterpillars of a monarch butterfly will eat.
Reggie and Lori plant native trees
Where the birds can raise their families.

Carlos and his classmates pick up trash from the stream
So the animals can drink water that’s clean.
And Jodi plants flowers that are really great
For the hummingbirds to pollinate.

And how about a habitat for me and you?
A little piece of earth where we can grow some food.
Fruits and vegetables to eat
These are the habitats we all need.


to CHORUS

Posted by: marta ross
Tuesday, October 13, 2009 @ 9:22:17 AM

what a lovely song and what a great idea for all of us. thank you, one more time, for taking such good care of our Earth.... am thinking of you and wishing you all the best, much love, marta

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About this Page: While i was writing my kids' song I ALMOST KISSED A BUTTERFLY, I learned that plants were very important to butterflies, birds and many of the creatures that we share our neighborhoods with. Plants provide food and shelter for our animal friends, and some animals will only eat very specific plants. This knowledge inspired me to write a new animal song for kids named, Plant a Habitat.