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Backyard Phenology Wheel | April

Autumn· Backyard· Nature Journaling· Nature Journaling with Photography· Uncategorized

7 May
Honeybee on Lavender

I took my inspiration for April’s ‘slice’ in my backyard phenology wheel from the honeybees visiting my garden. I noticed that the number of bees in my backyard had dwindled, but the act of pollination was active and the stars of the show were ‘skipper’ butterflies which have been visiting since February.

Wattle Blue Butterfly on Rosemary

The Blue Wattle butterfly is absolutely gorgeous with its dusting of metallic blue near the abdoman and thorax. This was my inspiration for February’s slice in the wheel.

I love that Autumn calls the insects of this season into our backyards.

What a joy to capture such beautiful creatures as I play in my modest garden with my camera, paints and paper.

European Hornet

Neither my photography or painting skills are any where near perfect, but I’ve come to realise that it is the process of drawing and capturing creatures by camera that refreshes my soul as I gaze upon God’s wonders.

I’m aware that my children are watching me as I adore creation, get excited over much and take notice of little things and I’ve seen that they are stopping to look and watch too and what a joy it is to see them investigate nature on their own.

When days are rough for them in the future, I’d like them to remember to step outdoors and breathe – take time to wonder in awe, to be refreshed and maybe even remember with a phenology wheel.

April’s Phenology Wheel Entry

I’m shading in my slices with Autumn colour, but you can keep them white if you prefer. My lines are soft allowing creatures and plants to flow into their neighbour’s spot.

There was so much white space outside of the wheel so I’ve added a Huntsman spider and Swallow I’ve noticed in our yard too. The wheel can be cut out and framed if you prefer.

Have you created your phenology wheel yet? Download your template here. What plants or creatures have you added to your slices?

Read Backyard Phenology Wheel | March

If you’d like to study nature, consider the Autumn/Winter Backyard Nature Study Guides and invite me to walk along side you as you explore wildlife in the backyard.

Autumn/Winter Backyard Nature Study Guide

Investigate the secret habitat of leaf litter. Discover backyard visitors  like the praying-mantis and echidna. Explore rocks, soil ecosystems and the weather while observing migration and torpidity as the season changes. Prepare for a flush of spring flowers by planting autumn bulbs and enjoy autumn fruits by baking apple pies.

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Homeschooling is a gentle amble for me since four of my five children have graduated. I share my joy with things beautiful, good and lovely with my grandchildren where I live contently with hubby in rural South Australia.

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Jessie

I looked high and low online for an Australian nature based curriculum and when I found Australian Nature study Guide on Instagram I was so excited to have finally found something that my family can relate to. My favourite thing about this guide is that Marie is so hands on and involved with her customers. I have never felt alone in the journey, she is there to guide and encourage us every step of the way in the Facebook group. Thanks Marie for welcoming us to your nature study family 🙂
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2018-05-25T15:52:36+10:30
I looked high and low online for an Australian nature based curriculum and when I found Australian Nature study Guide on Instagram I was so excited to have finally found something that my family can relate to. My favourite thing about this guide is that Marie is so hands on and involved with her customers. I have never felt alone in the journey, she is there to guide and encourage us every step of the way in the Facebook group. Thanks Marie for welcoming us to your nature study family 🙂
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We began our homeschool journey this year keen to explore all that nature study entails. I had searched the web for weeks to research what we would use as our framework. I cannot describe the elation I felt when I came across an AUSTRALIAN nature study guide! Marie has done all the hard work and put together a wonderfully elaborate resource for all ages. You can dip your toe in or dive right into all the ideas and links. There’s so much here we could spend all week doing nature study, and often we do.
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2018-05-25T15:53:11+10:30
We began our homeschool journey this year keen to explore all that nature study entails. I had searched the web for weeks to research what we would use as our framework. I cannot describe the elation I felt when I came across an AUSTRALIAN nature study guide! Marie has done all the hard work and put together a wonderfully elaborate resource for all ages. You can dip your toe in or dive right into all the ideas and links. There’s so much here we could spend all week doing nature study, and often we do.
https://naturestudyaustralia.com.au/testimonials/rachel/

Sarah

Absolutely love the activity books my whole family can learn together and it’s Australia based. Highly recommend
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2018-05-25T15:52:01+10:30
Absolutely love the activity books my whole family can learn together and it’s Australia based. Highly recommend
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Sally

We have really enjoyed the program this term. We have gotten outside more often and the children are definitely taking more notice of things when we are out. Having a place to share what we have done and seen has been an encouragement to keep it up. I sometimes felt like we could spend longer on some topics as they were so interesting but that is probably just my obsessive "we must cover everything now" problem. 
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2018-05-25T15:48:30+10:30
We have really enjoyed the program this term. We have gotten outside more often and the children are definitely taking more notice of things when we are out. Having a place to share what we have done and seen has been an encouragement to keep it up. I sometimes felt like we could spend longer on some topics as they were so interesting but that is probably just my obsessive "we must cover everything now" problem. 
https://naturestudyaustralia.com.au/testimonials/sally/

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We didn’t find out about the program until about half way through term, so we played catch up most of the time. I love how open ended the lessons are, but with enough structure to work well for those children needing such a program. We have been able to cover much of the required curriculum whilst enjoying the activities we love. Your program has been such a blessing to us, because we needed a change to our homeschooling lessons which would still cover curriculum, but would enable us to relax and enjoy “school” together. Thank you.
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2018-05-25T15:50:47+10:30
We didn’t find out about the program until about half way through term, so we played catch up most of the time. I love how open ended the lessons are, but with enough structure to work well for those children needing such a program. We have been able to cover much of the required curriculum whilst enjoying the activities we love. Your program has been such a blessing to us, because we needed a change to our homeschooling lessons which would still cover curriculum, but would enable us to relax and enjoy “school” together. Thank you.
https://naturestudyaustralia.com.au/testimonials/cheryl/

Valerie

I totally enjoy using the Nature study guide. The children enjoy learning about the different animals and plants.
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I totally enjoy using the Nature study guide. The children enjoy learning about the different animals and plants.
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