Redefining the Beauty of Nature and Wildlife in Our Gardens
Exploring the wonders of nature with the children who come to visit my wildlife garden is one of the greatest joys of my life. We turn over rocks to look for the Worm Snake who lives there. We watch the bugs with our hand lenses. We are amazed when the butterfly emerges from its chrysalis…. [Continue Reading]
It’s late summer and the topiary buffalo are still roaming in Bison Meadow. You have to walk the paths to find them grazing amidst the wildflowers that have been growing all summer. Last winter when I introduced you to this two acre prairie, all that you could see were the bison, Junipers that dotted the… [Continue Reading]
Guest post by Michele Whiteaker of Fun Orange County Parks As a service to my community and fellow parents, my kids and I wander around our county searching out playgrounds and special outdoor corners to explore. We collect parks like some people collect coins or stamps. Each playground gets a thorough photographing and complete write-up…. [Continue Reading]
My good friend Bethe Almeras went on a rant yesterday over at the Grass Stain Guru, with her post “Why Your Yard Shouldn’t Go Disney.” This rant is so good you should go read it right now, and then come back here. Go ahead, I’ll be waiting when you get back Really? Disney yards? I’m… [Continue Reading]
I feel like a proud mama bird when I see how our school has really taking on caring for the environment. All this week, in honor of Earth Day, our students have been creating things from recycled materials, cleaning up trash and working on gardens, and brainstorming ways to conserve water, energy, and natural resources,… [Continue Reading]
I love prairies. I am a Midwesterner and prairies are encoded in my genetic makeup. Vast blue skies, prairie plants and views that seem to stretch forever, call to me in a manner that is indescribable. (Clay and Limestone) When you think of Tennessee, you probably think of the The Smoky Mountains National Park,… [Continue Reading]
Your wildlife garden is a wonderful place to teach your children to play outdoors and discover the wonders of nature. And one of my favorite things to do with children is to teach them how to observe birds and learn to tell them apart. And this month, you and your children can have it all:… [Continue Reading]
Today’s post is short and sweet, as I’m back to our elementary school today to help finish building the fence around our new wildflower area. Back in October our Kindergarteners held a special seed stomp to spread wildflower seeds, and we have high hopes that we’ll have new flowers this spring. And yesterday, a team… [Continue Reading]
Ever since my children were babies, we have always played out in nature. Hiking, gardening, finding worms, snakes and creepy crawlies, playing in the snow, visiting National Parks, these were just some of the many things we did. One of my favorite things to do is to find footprints along the way and try to figure out who they… [Continue Reading]
Wrapped and placed under the Christmas tree this year is a shared present waiting for my three kids, ages 9, 10, and 14 to open. Wildlife lovers all three, the lights of the tree are warming a special gift that will, no doubt, offer us an afternoon of fun and learning. We are big puzzle… [Continue Reading]
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