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nature study
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07.19.10The Edge of the Sea in Tomales Bay
Boats, Camping, Summer, documenting nature, nature study (10)When I was a child, my father took my on many outdoor expeditions but they all were very close to home, and home was central Texas. I became a young expert of the post oak savannah, in particular. I also knew the pineywoods of Beaumont and the rice field habitat, because that was home to my grandparents.Beyond a 50 mile radius of either home the world was more or less a mystery, and I didn't care. I certainly spent little time near the seashore, save for a few crabbing trips along the shores of Galveston Bay every summer with ...
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01.16.10Back to School with Bones
Birds, Bones, Scat, nature study (3)This week Seth brought his small animal bone collection to school, and fed everyone "doggie bones" at cooking time. It all started because our class was scheduled to hike at Russian Ridge on Wednesday. Russian Ridge is a wild mountain top of wind swept grass and steep oak edges, home to many a coyote. Seth and I got to talking about coyotes, and more interestingly their scat. Little boys, as you know are fascinated with scat (and so are some moms). Since Seth was also the cooking boy we discussed snacks. We batted around different seed ideas because I thought ...
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12.02.09An Introduction & A Wee Bit More On Spiders
Spiders, Uncategorized, bugs, nature study (5)First, I'd like to say thanks to Alis and Stephanie for letting me hang out here with them. I've loved TB'sA since the first time I laid eyes on it. As a mother to two little boys myself I've found their posts so inspiring for our own adventures. Thank you, Alis and Stephanie! Second, allow me to introduce myself. I was born and raised in Texas, but spent a good long time in Arizona. I've also lived in Mexico, Spain, Japan and now Australia. Yes, I'm a bit of a wanderer, but each place I have lived I truly felt I ...
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