Rah for Rice

Rah for Rice

Rice is a staple food for people around the world. But how much do you know about this vital grain? Discover why you should hurray for rice by exploring these activities.

CONNECT:

• Check out these fun facts about rice at https://freerice.com/blog/10-fascinating-facts-about-rice
• Watch how rice is grown at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxAEiHCErSA&t=28s
• See how kids react to rice dishes from around the world at
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=et1yp1pnw3A
• Be amazed with the science of rice at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4im1TNpPlOg

CREATE:

• Fill your senses with these rice-based sensory play ideas: https://besttoys4toddlers.com/rice-sensory-play-ideas-kids/
• Try these run rice crafts and recipes for kids: https://funfamilycrafts.com/rice-activities-crafts-for-kids/
• Make rice dance by following these directions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alMD3dq7Nec

CARE:

• How healthy is rice? Find out at https://www.webmd.com/diet/health-benefits-rice
• What would happen if you ate rice every day? Get the answers at https://www.eatingwell.com/article/8039484/eating-rice-every-day/
• Check out these tips on handling rice safely: https://www.torbay.gov.uk/business/food-safety/handling-rice-safely/

CAREERS:

Might rice be a staple part of your career? You can grow it, process it, sell it, cook with it, study it, even make art with it. Here are some possibilities:

• https://www.usarice.com
• Rice processing with technology: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ray8LsGvvgQ
• Rice artist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AruavMuIGpc

 

 

 

 

Potatoes are Hot!

 The potato is a cuisine mainstay of many cultures, impacting those cultures more over the centuries. Dig into these activities to chew on the facts about this famous vegetable.

 

CONNECT:

• Did you know that potatoes were the first vegetable grown in space? Discover this fact and 49 more potato facts at https://facts.net/potato-facts/
• Watch history through the eyes of the potato at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xROmDsULcLE
• See the potato king who grows 400 different kinds of potatoes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9qWJ89m-hY

 

CREATE:

• Play with your food: here are 10 games that use potatoes: https://tinybeans.com/play-with-your-food-10-games-that-use-potatoes/
• Paint with potatoes by following the directions at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlTfDtTesKY
• Try experimenting with potatoes at https://sciencing.com/fun-science-experiments-potatoes-8216496.html

 

CARE:

• Try these healthy, kid-friendly potato recipes: https://mana.md/healthy-kid-friendly-potatoes/
• Grow your own potato; see how at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5spUhmGneGw
• Learn how to buy and handle potatoes at https://www.usfoods.com/great-food/great-food-resources/produce-resources/potato-resources.html

 

CAREERS:

Are you eye-ing a potato career? Keep your eye out for the possibilities: as a farmer, cook, scientist, or even exporter.

• Watch how an Australian potato farm operates at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmuueelyQww
• https://innovature.com/article/meet-natalie-kaiser-scientist-harnessing-power-potatoes-through-plant-breeding-innovation
• https://www.nationalpotatocouncil.org/benefits-of-potatoes/potato-economics-jobs/

Root, Root, Hooray!

 Roots can refer to hair or family roots. This topic focuses on plant roots, which are valuable to nature and humans. Dig into roots with these activities.

CONNECT:

• What do roots do? Watch their functions at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNmZOJHuf3k&ab_channel=HungrySciANNtist
• Watch how fast roots can grow at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w77zPAtVTuI&ab_channel=GPhase
• Would you eat a root? Watch how people grow root vegetables at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJ7KwES45GY&ab_channel=nmsuaces

CREATE:

• Know your roots with this trivia quiz: https://www.funtrivia.com/trivia-quiz/ForChildren/Know-Your-Roots-323200.html
• Chomp on these fun carrot root activities: https://artsymomma.com/fun-carrot-crafts-for-kids.html
• Have a root vegetable tasting party by following these family-friendly directions: https://food.unl.edu/free-resources/newsletters/food-fun-young-children/exploring-roasted-root-vegetables

CARE:

• Another reason to root for vegetables is that they are healthy for you; read what a doctor says at https://www.webmd.com/diet/what-are-root-vegetables
• Soil conservation is made possible largely because of roots; watch how at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNXke_-cnEc&ab_channel=RandburgMontessoriLearningCommunity
• Watch how to plant a garden at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TJuJTFEBbs&ab_channel=SciShowKids

CAREERS:

Want to find your roots in a growing career? You can root for gardeners, cooks, scientisst, and grocers. Consider the possibilities:

• https://mortonarb.org/educators/planted-podcast/
• Visit a sustainable tree farm at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwflaaZ6HNo&ab_channel=MarylandFarm%26Harvest

Go Nuts for Peanuts

When you think of peanuts, do you think of something small? Or a cartoon? Now is the time to think BIG about peanut plants as you do these online activities.  

 

CONNECT:

• Get 25 fun facts about peanuts at https://www.nationalpeanutboard.org/news/fun-facts
• Watch the amazing history of peanuts and peanut butter at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yw5vL7ndowQ
• Why are peanuts at baseball games? Discover the answer at https://www.nationalpeanutboard.org/news/whats-story-behind-peanuts-and-baseball.htm
• Learn about George Washington Carver and 300 uses of a peanut at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7Gb4LfgTW0

 

CREATE:

• Make your own peanut butter by following the directions at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOmIYNIeaSY
• Try these yummy edible peanut butter crafts for kids at https://funfamilycrafts.com/peanut-butter-crafts-kids/
• Cook up some peanut-friendly food for kids at https://www.nationalpeanutboard.org/recipes/for-kids/
• Watch how to grow your own peanuts at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyCBL5TK_jA

 

CARE:

• Peanuts are not good tasting, but they are good for you; read about their healthy benefits at https://peanut-institute.com/are-peanuts-good-for-a-kids-health/
• However, some people are allergic to peanuts. Find out why at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqBw4tdRw9I
• Find out how safe peanuts are for dogs at https://www.petinsurance.com/healthzone/pet-health/pet-toxins/are-peanuts-safe-for-dogs/

 

CAREERS:

It may be time to get out of your shell and think about a future with peanuts. You can be working for peanuts – and making a good living in agriculture, science, manufacturing, selling, cuisine and more.

• https://www.peanutsusa.com/industry-info/the-peanut-industry.html
• Farming peanuts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6SxMFDf4rQ
• The peanut scientist: https://cals.ncsu.edu/news/faculty-focus-stalker-makes-a-global-and-local-impact/

 

 

Get Wild about Weeds

 

Weeds are sometimes defined as “unwanted plants.” What IS the role of weeds in the world? Dig into the following activities to weed out the truth about weeds.

 

CONNECT:

• Watch how to identify a weed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7i_gMxB2HU
• Why are weeds not wanted? Get the facts at https://kids.kiddle.co/Weed
• Discover why we need weeds at https://www.almanac.com/why-we-need-weeds

 

 

CREATE:

• Dig into these activities about weeds: https://www.bitesizedgardening.co.uk/gardening-for-kids-weed-identification-chart-activities/how-to-dig-for-victory/
• Watch this video series about weeds and try its activities: https://kidsgardening.org/in-the-weeds-with-christine/
• Use funny weeds for funny games at https://davesgarden.com/guides/articles/view/3291
• Here’s a clever idea: weed by eating; get the details at https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/defeat_weeding_by_eating_kids_and_science_in_the_garden_part_1_identifying           For parents: Learn about cooking with weeds at: https://practicalselfreliance.com/edible-weeds/

 

CARE:

• Read (and practice) valuable reasons for kids to pull weeds: https://takelearningout.com/the-importance-of-pulling-weeds/outdoor-learning/
• Here’s a clever idea: weed by eating; get the details at https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/defeat_weeding_by_eating_kids_and_science_in_the_garden_part_1_identifying
• Chemicals are sometimes used to get rid of weeds, but those chemicals may be more harmful than the weeds themselves. Get tips for choosing safe weed killers at https://gardengoodsdirect.com/blogs/news/tips-for-choosing-weed-killers-that-wont-harm-kids-or-pets
• Have you ever connected weeds with bad habits? Watch this story and see if it applies to daily life:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtWIihyy28c

 

CAREERS:

Weeds might lead you to a career: in gardening, science, health, even food. Dig into the possibilities here.

• Discover the role of a weed scientists at https://agexplorer.ffa.org/career/weed-scientist
• Check out the career profiles of theses weed scientists at https://wssa.net/careers/weed-science-career-profiles/
• https://mrplantgeek.com/2021/01/05/20-careers-to-consider-if-you-are-fascinated-by-plants/

 

 

 

Is the Grass Always Greener?

 

Grass is found around the world. But don’t let grass grow under your feet; instead, use these activities about this important plan.

 

CONNECT:

• Get the facts about grass at https://www.factsjustforkids.com/plant-facts/grass-facts-for-kids/
• All grasses are not created the same; discover different types of grasses at https://www.konnecthq.com/different-types-of-grass/
• Why is grass green? It’s more than a pretty color. Watch the answer at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NesBxScxIVA
• How old are lawns? See the history of lawns at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=095t1w6Iuno
• See 44 uses for grass at https://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/uses-for-grass

 

CREATE:

• Grow your own lawn-type grass in a cup by following the directions at https://www.pre-kpages.com/planting-and-growing-grass-in-preschool/  
• And here are grass science projects for older kids: https://sciencing.com/grass-growth-science-project-7334658.html
• Have grass, will play -- with these fun games: https://activeforlife.com/6-fun-games-you-and-your-kids-will-play-on-grass-this-summer/
• Try some of these grass-based activity starters: https://www.educatall.com/page/874/Grass.html

 

CARE:

• As much as people love lawns, these greeneries can harm animals and the environment. Read how at https://www.peta.org/living/humane-home/plea-lawn-safety/
• There may be other pet hazards in your yard. Learn how to fix them at https://www.familyhandyman.com/article/pet-hazards-in-yard/
• Can you eat grass survive? Get the answer at https://survivalfreedom.com/can-you-eat-grass-to-survive/

 

CAREERS:

Farmer, gardener, landscaper, crafter, cook, scientist, naturalist: all have jobs that involve grass. So DO let grass grow under your feet – and be paid for it. Read how others make their living with grass.

• Facts about cows, milk and grass: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VH62Sxy5IvI
• https://www.seedyourfuture.org/careers
• https://www.learnhowtobecome.org/career-resource-center/careers-with-plants/
• https://mrplantgeek.com/2021/01/05/20-careers-to-consider-if-you-are-fascinated-by-plants/

 

Milk it!

 

Mother’s milk. The milk of human kindness. Got milk? Milk is universal, and we never outgrow our need for it. Milk these activities for their goodness: food for thought!

 

CONNECT:

• See how milk travels from the farm to your fridge at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XSoTEcD_vQ
• All mammals produce milk; watch some extreme animal milk at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbBgcs9NYLE
• Explore the history of cheese (and its relationship to milk) at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzzEK4wZ6uI

 

CREATE:

• World Milk Day is September 30, but you can celebrate milk every day by doing these fun STEM activities: https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/ten-top-stem-activities-to-celebrate-world-school-milk-day/
• Here is one time you can play with your food: https://milklife.com/articles/10-easy-diy-experiments-for-kids
• Make oat milk (for older kids and adults to drink) by following the directions at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zXQufqSZC0

 

CARE:

• Should kids drink plant-based milk? Get the facts at https://www.todaysparent.com/kids/kids-health/are-milk-alternatives-actually-unhealthy-for-kids/
• Here are tips for keeping milk fresh: https://dairyfarmersofcanada.ca/en/canadian-goodness/cooking-with-dairy/freeze-store-milk#:~:text=Store%20milk%20on%20refrigerator%20shelves,pitcher%20to%20the%20original%20container.
• Read what happens when you drink spoiled milk—and what to do if you DO drink it: https://missouripoisoncenter.org/is-this-a-poison/spoiled-milk/#:~:text=A%20small%20sip%20of%20spoiled,resolve%20within%2012%2D24%20hours.

 

CAREERS:

Cow-abunga! You can milk your job. Here are some moo-ving ways to do that.

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Zi5znuMpE8
• https://www.ans.iastate.edu/undergraduate/careers/dairy-careers
• https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/dairy-industry-careers

Ho Ho Ho for Christmas

 Christmas is celebrated around the world, both as a religious event and as a cultural or commercial time. The following activities offer lots of ways to celebrate the season in many ways.

 

CONNECT:

• Chris IS the reason for the season, and here is why Christmas is celebrated on December 25: https://www.whychristmas.com/customs/25th.shtml
• Read up on the history of Christmas at https://www.history.com/topics/christmas/history-of-christmas
• See how Christmas is celebrated around the world at https://www.countryliving.com/entertaining/g4933/christmas-traditions-around-the-world/
• Watch about poinsettias (including their history and pronunciation) at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymgdsWr326A

 

CREATE:

• Follow Santa around the world with NASA at https://www.noradsanta.org/en/ (available in 8 languages)
• Get crafty about Christmas at https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/christmas-crafts-for-kids/
• Get a taste of Australia by making these kid-friendly Christmas treats at https://www.bestrecipes.com.au/entertaining/galleries/christmas-recipes-fun-christmas-recipes-kids-cook/67u8212d
• OR go British with these yummy Christmas baking recipes for kids: https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/christmas-projects-kids
• Ready to play Christmas games? There are 35 fun ones for the family to enjoy at https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/christmas-ideas/g2725/christmas-games/

 

CARE:

• Keep your holiday peaceful with these holiday safety reminders: https://saferide4kids.com/blog/holiday-safety-reminders/
• Candlelight is lovely but candle burns and uncontrolled fires are not, so here are candle safety tips for kids: https://smartkids101.com/blog/candle-safety/
• Cookie dough ice cream is fun to eat, but you shouldn’t eat raw cookie dough: here’s why: https://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/communication/no-raw-dough.html

 

CAREERS:

Christmas is just one calendar day, but year-round careers are built around Christmas: not only the Christian religious life, but also tree farming, event planning, costuming and performance, designing and manufacturing Christmas items – and then selling and using them. Some jobs can make Christmas seem like every day. See samples here.

https://theundercoverrecruiter.com/top-christmas-jobs/https://www.careeraddict.com/christmas-jobs

https://www.coburgbanks.co.uk/blog/friday-funnies/10-weird-christmas-jobs/

https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20141222-where-christmas-is-a-way-of-life

 

Fall for Leaves

 

Leaves are fun to see and collect – AND are necessary for the planet, so explore them with these online activities.

CONNECT:

• Get the facts about leaves at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhpvSGLBEPE
• Find out why leaves change colors in the fall by watching https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk4-6II8l5Q
• Learn how to identify trees by their leaves at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrqBW1NILuA

CREATE:

• Try some of these fun science activities for kids about leaves at https://igamemom.com/fun-science-activities-for-kids-about-leaves/
• How do leaves breathe? Do this experiment to discover the answer: https://www.kcedventures.com/blog/how-do-leaves-breathe-a-simple-science-experiment-for-kids
• Get crafty with leaves at https://www.diys.com/kids-crafts-made-with-leaves/

 

CARE:

• Leaf play is beneficial; see why at https://www.melissaanddoug.com/blogpost/?postId=sensory-benefits-of-leaf-play
• Learn how to recycle leaves at https://greenliving.lovetoknow.com/Recycle_Leaves_and_Grass
• Compost leaves by following the directions at https://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/Kindergarden/kidscompost/CompostingForKids.pdf

 

CAREERS:

Don’t leave a leaf unturned for careers associated with leaves. Explore the possibilities below.

• https://mrplantgeek.com/2021/01/05/20-careers-to-consider-if-you-are-fascinated-by-plants/
• https://www.seedyourfuture.org/careers
• https://www.learnhowtobecome.org/career-resource-center/careers-with-plants/
• https://croplife.org/news/top-10-jobs-in-plant-science/

 

 

 

Who came first to America?

 

It’s hard to beat 30,000 years ago; that is the latest calculation as to when humans arrived in the Western Hemisphere. Indigenous People’s Day, celebrated in the United States on October 11, honors the rich heritage and contributions of Native Americans. By doing the following activities, you too can appreciate these varied peoples throughout the year.

 

CONNECT:

• Learn the history of Indigenous People’s Day by watching https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nET5LBB_wLE.
• Discover 10 Native American inventions commonly used today at https://www.history.com/news/native-american-inventions
• Explore Alaska Native history and culture by watching “Grandpa's Drum” from “Molly of Denali”: https://ca.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/mod19-soc-grandpasdrum/grandpas-drum-molly-of-denali/ . “Molly of Denali” was created by Alaska Native writers and advisers. It’s also one of the first children’s television programs to have a Native American lead.
• Watch pow wows at https://youtu.be/jQ-9QCDp9Ho. You can find more details at https://www.powwows.com/what-is-a-pow-wow/

 

CREATE:

• Try some of the ways that kids can observe Indigenous People’s Day: https://www.rebekahgienapp.com/indigenous-peoples-day/
• Sing a Native American lullaby at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pB9W5PntH3s
• Hungry to know about native life and food? Chew on this information: https://www.historyforkids.net/native-american-food.html You may already have tried some of their native food!

 

CARE

• Enjoy with your family the video read aloud We Are Water Protectors read by the author, Carole Lindstrom: https://youtu.be/2YHaRmj9wLU  What are ways that you can help water become clean again?
• A lovely, earth-conscious way to honor indigenous culture and to “give back” is to plant some Native American plants as a family. Some native plants to consider are milkweed plants and pawpaw trees. You can consult the U.S. Forest Service website (https://www.fs.fed.us/wildflowers/) to learn more about native plants and how to plant and care for them.
• How are Black-Indigenous youth working to advance social justice? This Indigenous Peoples’ Day program highlights youth of blended Black and Native heritage who use art, activism, and policy to advance Black and Indigenous solidarity and affect positive change in their communities: https://americanindian.si.edu/nk360/student-programs/distance-learning/#indigenous-peoples-day

 

CAREERS:

Indigenous people often encounter barriers to employment. Understanding these obstacles can lead to thinking about ways that you can become more culturally aware and competent, which can help all people to find meaningful work: https://www.ictinc.ca/blog/8-basic-barriers-to-indigenous-employment

 

Don’t Say Goodbye to Animals and Plants Yet

 

There are between 7 and 10 MILLION species on earth, but up to a third are threatened with extinction. Let’s try to explore these animals and plants before they become extinct – and try to help them thrive.

 

CONNECT:

• Learn top 10 facts about endangered species: https://www.theschoolrun.com/homework-help/conservation-and-endangered-species
• This century has been called the 6^th age of extinction. Watch out why at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaKTGJ1UAGM
• Why do animals become endangered? Several answers are given at https://kidsdiscover.com/spotlight/endangered-species/
• Plants are endangered too; see some examples at https://www.pbs.org/video/endangered-species-endangered-plants-vmc1fj/

 

CREATE:

• Give a hand to endangered animals at https://www.greenkidcrafts.com/endangered-animal-handprint-craft/
• Here are 13 activities for kids to learn about endangered species: https://www.naturespath.com/en-us/blog/13-activities-kids-learn-endangered-animals/
• Get arty with these project ideas about endangered species: http://www.savingendangeredspecies.org/art-and-craft-activities.html

 

CARE:

• See some of most endangered animals – and what you can do to save them at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1IDQSeJ1cs
• Here are 9 ways you can help threatened species: http://www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/threatened/publications/factsheet-green-kids-guide-threatened-species-9-ways
• Worldwildlife.org suggests several ways that you can make a big difference in helping endangered species: https://www.worldwildlife.org/how-to-help

 

CAREERS:

There’s no danger that a job involving endangered species will go extinct. Check out some of the lively career possibilities.

• https://wildlife.org/next-generation/career-development/careers/
• https://www.trade-schools.net/articles/wildlife-jobs
• https://www.environmentalscience.org/career/endangered-species-biologist

Get Buzzy with Insects

 

What do honeybees, mosquitos, butterflies, and cockroaches have in common? 6 legs and an exoskeleton. In short, they are all insects. AND they make up 90% of all living things on earth. Don’t let them “bug” you; instead, go buggy for insects with these activities.

 

CONNECT:

• Get the facts about insects at https://www.coolkidfacts.com/insect-facts/
• Learn 25 cool thing about bugs at https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/animals/insects/15-facts-about-bugs/
• Watch 15 exotic insects you won’t believe exist at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9Ym4EO0Zjk

 

CREATE:

• Play these interact insect and pest games, or try to ace quizzes on bug trivia at https://www.pestworldforkids.org/for-kids/games/
• Even primary children can be insect investigators at https://learning-center.homesciencetools.com/article/early-elementary-insects-science-lesson/
• Make your backyard a biology bug lab; see how at https://nourishingmyscholar.com/backyard-biology-insects-kids/
• Have fun with these insect craft ideas: https://iheartcraftythings.com/insects-arts-crafts-ideas.html

 

CARE:

• Bugs can care for gardens; find out how at https://www.seewhatgrows.org/kids-guide-beneficial-bugs-garden/
• What are safe insects that kids can explore? Find out at https://www.moms.com/safe-insects-kids-explore-bugs/
• How do you treat insect bites? Follow the advice at https://www.webmd.com/allergies/ss/slideshow-bad-bugs

 

CAREERS:

Do you go bug-eyed over insects? You might make a living because of them: as a beekeeper, pesticide expert, teacher, illustrator, scientist (entomologist and more), photographer, public health professional, or even habitat designer. Jobs are a-buzzing!

• https://1zootree.weebly.com/careers-insects.html
• https://www.careercast.com/career-news/6-creepy-crawly-careers
• https://www.ent.iastate.edu/careers
• https://entomology.unl.edu/scilit/careers-entomology

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Stick with Cacti

Cacti (Cactuses) are one of the earliest plants on Earth. They have many uses for humans so it’s great that they are still around. Prick your interest as you explore the following activities about cacti.

CONNECT:

• Check out these cool cacti facts: https://www.scienceforkidsclub.com/cactus-plants.html (and more advanced facts at https://www.eduscapes.com/nature/cactus/index1.htm)
• How do cactus live without water? Watch the answer at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nq-dw1nsX3Y
• Cacti are an American plant. See where they live at https://cactiguide.com/places/
• How did a candy craze almost wipe out the barrel cactus? Read the story at https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/cactus-candy
   

CREATE:

• Here’s an oasis of desert-themed activities for kids: https://www.childfun.com/themes/world/desert/
• How do you eat a cactus? Find out how at https://www.timeforkids.com/g2/eating-cactus/
• Try some of these fun cactus crafts: https://www.hellowonderful.co/post/12-utterly-cute-cactus-crafts/
• Make your own prickly cactus garden by following the directions at  http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/gardening_with_children/homegrownprojects_cactus.shtml

CARE:

• Some cacti can be poisonous; here are some safe cacti for kids and pets: https://homewarranty.firstam.com/blog/5-safe-succulents
• How do you maintain cacti? Here are tips: https://www.society.bcss.org.uk/coolcacti/grow-cacti.html
• Cacti can be dangerous – or at least ouchy. Learn what to watch for and how to treat cacti “attacks” at https://www.webmd.com/allergies/features/itchy-plants#1
• Cacti can keep you healthy; read how at https://www.herbwisdom.com/herb-prickly-pear-cactus.html

CAREERS:

Are cacti your career oasis? Whether you’re thinking of growing them, protecting them, creating art related to cacti, making cacti products, cacti can grow on you.

https://www.landscapeindustrycareers.org/discover-the-industry/career-paths/

https://www.nps.gov/aboutus/nps-careers.htm

https://careertrend.com/list-6828168-list-jobs-desert.html