Dry forest and woodland fauna have a wide diversity, and rainfall is frequent in good seasons. Wildlife in these areas…
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Identifying Eucalyptus Trees
Identifying eucalyptus trees is a challenge as it’s such a diverse group of hardwood trees with over 900 native species….
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Tree Ecosystem Mini Study
In order to be good stewards of our space in the world, we need to understand how living (biotic) and…
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Orchid Bushwalk
We were absolutely thrilled to happen upon orchid treasures scattered throughout the bush, sometimes growing in colonies, sometimes solitary. We…
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Autumn Leaf Prints
While Little Pumpkin, Peanut and I were creating the Autumn Leaf Display Board, I remembered an Autumn Leaf Print I…
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Autumn Leaf Board
I never tire of noticing the amazing shades of plum, gold, tan and auburn in autumn leaves as they fall…
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Easy Backyard Nature Study
Are you dreaming of wholesome, educational and enjoyable nature study activities with your children?
Raining Mulberries
The Black Mulberry tree in the paddock was laden with mulberries and we were expecting a heatwave. Some fruit trees…
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Bushwalking in September
Our bush walk in August was priceless. An explosion of gold and wattle scented air greeted us. It was a…
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Bush Walking in July 2017
The bush has a unique loveliness in July. It’s awakening to spring already. Amy Mack writes in ‘A Bush Calendar,’…
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