ABOUT ABCs of Ecology
The ABC’S of Ecology Mission
The overall mission of the ABC’S Of Ecology books and music is to educate children about the issues threatening the environment today in a fun and entertaining way. The goal is to motivate them through stories and the songs to care for the planet and all living things.
Our philosophy is that we are guests on this planet and we are given the task to care for it and it’s inhabitants for many generations to come.
We believe that environmental education should be fun!
Information is delivered in catchy songs and stories designed to create dialogue and to expand on childrens innate love of nature. There is always a "What can kids do?” section of the presentation leaving the students empowered with a tool kit of conservation skills and concepts that will last them a lifetime. All of the materials are original works by Jo Billups and Karen Harvill. The music is original songs by Sassafrass.
Each presentation is tailor made for the age group and can be easily geared to compliment what the students are currently studying. The ABC’s Of Ecology curriculum covers Endangered Species, water and air pollution clean energy, habitat loss, biodiversity and ecology concepts from A to Z and more. This program is tried and true and was developed over 25 years ago.
The overall mission of the ABC’S Of Ecology books and music is to educate children about the issues threatening the environment today in a fun and entertaining way. The goal is to motivate them through stories and the songs to care for the planet and all living things.
Our philosophy is that we are guests on this planet and we are given the task to care for it and it’s inhabitants for many generations to come.
We believe that environmental education should be fun!
Information is delivered in catchy songs and stories designed to create dialogue and to expand on childrens innate love of nature. There is always a "What can kids do?” section of the presentation leaving the students empowered with a tool kit of conservation skills and concepts that will last them a lifetime. All of the materials are original works by Jo Billups and Karen Harvill. The music is original songs by Sassafrass.
Each presentation is tailor made for the age group and can be easily geared to compliment what the students are currently studying. The ABC’s Of Ecology curriculum covers Endangered Species, water and air pollution clean energy, habitat loss, biodiversity and ecology concepts from A to Z and more. This program is tried and true and was developed over 25 years ago.
About The Author Jo Billups
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Jo Billups was born in New Orleans , La. and is an environmental educator who uses music and storytelling as an integral part of her work with children over the last 30 years. She spent many years as a music teacher at Montessori School of Pensacola where she developed the ABC’s of Ecology program. Her love of nature has taken her across the country to inspire children to work together for the good of the planet. She is the author of each of the six books in the ABC’s of Ecology series. Jo currently lives in South Alabama.
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About The Illustrator Karen Harvill
Karen Harvill is a freelance illustrator, wildlife artist and musician who lives on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Her intense love for nature and concern for a healthy environment have fueled her collaboration with Jo Billups to form the ABC’s Of Ecology book and music series.Karen has illustrated all six books in the ABC’s of Ecology series. She shares her concern for the planet in music and art. Karen and Jo have been working together for over 30 years.