We were absolutely thrilled to happen upon orchid treasures scattered throughout the bush, sometimes growing in colonies, sometimes solitary. We…
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Natural Object Lessons
Charlotte Mason encouraged supplementing informal nature walks with incidental, natural object lessons which sharpen a child’s observational skills with gentle,…
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Backyard Nature Study | Sit Spot
My Autumn garden has been surprisingly busy with insects. I was impressed with my Sunset daisy which has been a…
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Backyard Nature Study | Moths
Have you seen this chrysalis laying on the ground and wondered who might have emerged from it? Rain Moth larvae…
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Nature Study in the Backyard
Studying nature in the backyard is convenient and manageable in the busy seasons of life, and it’s the perfect place…
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Easy Backyard Nature Study
Are you dreaming of wholesome, educational and enjoyable nature study activities with your children?
Jacob Publishes His First Bird Field Guide
Jacob is an inspiring young man on a mission. He’s taken his passion for photography and created a Bird Field…
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Encounter with a Wombat
We were wondering along a bush track which led through to the ocean. We admired all the coastal blooms, the…
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Beachcombing in Winter
Beachcombing in Winter Exploring the beach after a storm in winter is an interesting exercise. There was so much to…
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A Note on Safety During Nature Rambles
Australia has more deadly snakes than any other country worldwide. It is also home to numerous poisonous spiders and sea…
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Ballooning Spiderlings
My son LOVES!! fishing and he’s constantly plotting a plan to convince me to take him to his favourite spots….
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