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Melissa | October 3, 2008
You never know what kids will do if given a little time to stretch their imaginations in nature. For us not all nature study is organized. Sometimes it’s just all about play. And in the process, they are exercising and growing their imaginations and sometimes they are even getting along and growing their relationships. [...]
Melissa | August 10, 2008
Shhhh…..listen closely, can you hear it? Can you hear the wind blowing in the old oak? Listen closer, how about the Mockingbird singing his heart out while sitting on the fence post, can you hear it? And there’s the serenade of the cicadas coming from the treetops, listen. One of the most enjoyable things [...]
Melissa | July 20, 2008
There’s no doubt that everyone loves a neatly trimmed and manicured lawn. One kept with grass and landscaped with beautiful store bought trees, shrubs and garden flowers. But have you ever thought about what might grow in your yard if even just a small part is left to itself? My husband has a gifted [...]
Melissa | July 1, 2008
“Can I keep him?” questions your nature-lovin’ child. He has just brought you his latest captive, and as always desires to not only give it a name, but also a new home. This is a very familiar scenario in our home. From roly-poly bugs to tree frogs, to crickets and katydids, my children would run a zoo if I let [...]
Melissa | June 28, 2008
It may seem quite simple, but so often we overlook this goldmine of opportunity. It’s just a rock, but under it flourishes a whole new world teeming with life! So, grab your camera, your magnifying glass and maybe even a bug net and container, and turn it over! Each time the kids and [...]
Melissa | June 16, 2008
Before I fell head over heels in love with nature, mud was a “dirty word.” Literally! Mud on the walls, mud on the floors, mud on clothes, all invoked a gasp of terror from me. But, like everything else in nature, I’ve learned to appreciate, yes, even mud. Do you remember as a child taking [...]
