e2 environment and education presents This Is Ours, a hands-on workshop and book series about the environment, created by students for students all over the world. This Is Ours invites children to explore and learn about the intricate relationship they have with the environment and to share their knowledge with others. This Is Ours makes local environmental science global. All photographs, illustrations and writing in this book are created by residents of Martin Girls Academy in Stuart, Florida expressing personal knowledge about their home environment and its uses. Please note: All proceeds from the sale of this book support *This Is Ours* programming.