Posted in celebrating the seasons, nature, family life on Jul 12th, 2007 7 Comments »
Sunflowers are my favorite flower and Joshua and I love to plant a “field” of them each year. This field is really just a line of sunflowers along the backwall of our house but to us that is sufficient to bring smiles to our faces each and every time we walk out into our backyard.
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Posted in nature, musings on Feb 22nd, 2007 No Comments »
One word that seems to sum up life around our house right now. Even in times like this though learning continues. Today: geography, earth science, politics, and ethics all from just this one article, Behold the Incredidible Shrinking Colorado River.
Important issues. We live in Las Vegas. Thus, issues important to us.
Posted in celebrating the seasons, nature on Dec 12th, 2006 6 Comments »
This morning Josh and I read from a book I was just recently introduced to, Stillmeadow Daybook by Gladys Taber. The book is an account of a year in New England farm life. The author has a series of similar books published in the mid 1940s - mid 1950s. I can’t believe I haven’t found […]
Posted in nature on Aug 20th, 2006 No Comments »
This picture is from a very special place. Linda, of Higher Up and Further In, and her daughters have a delightful nature blog that I visit often. Earth is Crammed with Heaven is filled with beautiful pictures, inspiring verse, and helpful nature tips. Be sure to visit as I am sure you will enjoy it as […]
Posted in celebrating the seasons, nature, fun stuff on Jul 26th, 2006 5 Comments »
This past weekend we took a camping vacation to Zion National Park in Utah, three hours from where we live in Las Vegas. What a beautiful National Park!
We had a wonderful campsite-
Gorgeous views -
Fantastic animal encounters -
Fun activites -
And of course,as always, birding -
Posted in nature on Jul 19th, 2006 2 Comments »
Nature study at our house recently.
First, we’d like to introduce you to Franklin, our red-painted turtle. Franklin is six years old and was so named in honor of the Franklin in the children’s book series which my son loved when he was younger. It seems though, Franklin, turned out to be Franklina […]
Posted in nature on Jun 15th, 2006 3 Comments »
One of our favorite naturalists, Jim Conrad, has ,with help, created a new forum for discussion of all things Nature. Jim’s website is a plethoria of nature wisdom, stories etc. Something for everyone and now we can share with each other on his new forum. Also, while you’re at his site, don’t forget to sign up for […]
Posted in nature on May 17th, 2006 5 Comments »
I have decided that our birding adventures and tales are entitled to their own blog. It seems we always have so much birding going on but not enough sharing the tales of unfortunately. I am hoping this will give me that extra little incentive. Be sure to check us out here:
Southwestern Birding Tales
Posted in nature on May 12th, 2006 2 Comments »
Early this morning, while browsing the web, I came across these Natural History articles and thought I’d share them here:
1. California sees fewest butterflies in 40 years; Wet spring adds to habitat, warming impacts on ‘ecological thermostat’.
Along those same lines this article- Experts: Polar Bears, hippos on extinction path; Global survey […]
Posted in nature on Apr 26th, 2006 1 Comment »
John James Audubon
1785-1851
As avid birders and members of our local Audubon society, this name is very familiar to us and so it was with pride that we celebrated his birthday today with the folowing:
- watching the video, John James Audubon: The Birds of America
- reading this picture book
Audubon: Painter of Birds in the Wild Frontier […]
