Nature Hour Challenge #3

We stayed in the back yard this time. My kids are young, so instead of drawing we did some leaf rubbings, which they seemed to enjoy. The eldest and I also found a feather for a "feather rubbing". It turned out well on the tip, but the ... stem? ... center was to thick further down. I need to make sure we do out nature hour earlier next week.

Nature Hour Challenge #2

We have completed our second Nature Hour Challenge today. The challenge includes both being quiet and using words to observe. With the wind blowing and the _____ goat maaaa-ing constantly, I didn't hear much else. The kids said they heard a bird. Anyway, I'm not sure how this one went, but all the kids picked daisies to show their Dad, so I guess it went okay. "Quiet" is difficult when you have a 3 year old with you. Oh well, learning is cumulative anyway.

Nature Hour Challenge #1

At long last, we have completed a nature hour challenge! We walked over to a nearby pond and then followed the shoreline for a bit. I saw a bird grab a fish out of the water and fly off. Unfortunately the kids missed it, they were watching a horse. They did find several flowers and some "sticky plants" (thistles). Jonathan found a small earthworm. David found a cool stick / log that was white from being in the water. Andrew decided to do the farmer thing and stuck a grass blade out from his teeth. Overall we had a good time, and the kids were VERY observant.