Yep, it has literally been tooo hot out side to really enjoy nature. Seriously, it is almost 7 pm right now and still 109 outside. One item we have enjoyed is a horse that was brought onto the farm. Yeah, isn’t he purty? We think so too, and since we are helping care for him…
Tag Archive: Homeschool Nature Study
Nature Study Tuesday July 27–Pinkies, Sunflowers and Skies.
This week we had a lot of fun exploring God’s creation. One of the hay fields that Brad cares for is within a quarter mile of a National Wildlife Refuge. That is where the “pinkies” were found. I posted the other day on Facebook, a picture of them, trying to see if anyone could guess…
Nature Study Tuesday June 8
Well, we have been out in nature, and we have observed a ton of nature. However, I have no pictures. Sorry, no excuses other then a very busy week full of VBS, and packing for our homeschool convention and being there, coming home and such. While at the convention, I found lots of encouragement to…
Nature Study Tuesday June 1—Nature Walk at Quivera National Wildlife Refuge
Last week on a day that was a bit crazy, as in restless children, needing outdoor time, but SUPER muddy yard, we went to our area Wildlife Refuge. We spent about two and a half hours there. When we first got there, we saw this: A Mama deer and her brand new baby. A snake…
Nature Study Tuesday–May 25 Around the Farm Yard
We have had a lot of outside time this week. From gardening, to just getting out and enjoying some nice warm spring weather. We have observed a garter snake, a bull snake, and two stink pot turtles. Sorry, no pictures, but sometimes carrying a camera around outside working is not so time savvy in the…
Nature Study Tuesday May 11, Nature Study Links, Baby Animals, Blooms and Garden.
Are you like me, you like to look around to find out what others are doing? Do you like pictures? Check out these sites to help you with your nature studies. What kind of butterflies can you attract? How about about The Handbook of Nature Study? How another family incorporates Nature Study. How does Ambleside…
Nature Study Tuesday—April 20
This post will be about our favorite resources. We have books about traditional nature study, field guides, and so much more. Our family LOVE books, and considering that we have over 50 feet of bookshelf space and that is not enough. We consider having great books to read an investment, some consider it a waste…
