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Catching Up July 22, 2010

Summer wears me out. It’s all good, but whew am I ever ready to start school again by the time August rolls around! I have tons to post about, so I thought I’d do a giant post and try to fit in as much as possible. Hang on to your seats! First, some exciting news […]

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Defense Mechanisms July 27, 2010

God has given all creatures a line of defense, something to give them a better chance of survival. And lately I’ve become intrigued by seeing evidence of this on our nature walks. For instance below you will see a picture I took at our last Nature Club meeting. Notice the tiny red and black bugs. But especially […]

Monarchs!

As summer has progressed into autumn, we are blessed to see more and more monarchs in our area. I know the time is fleeting as their journey south will begin very soon.

This monarch caterpillar was just calling my name to take home and raise. Unfortunately, I didn't have anything to carry it home in safely. I'm sure the caterpillar didn't mind being left alone!

I'm not sure if the tip of the wing on this monarch butterfly was damaged or not, but it sat very still while I snapped photo after photo. Thank you, friendly butterfly.

Does anyone have any idea what type of caterpillar this is?? My Audubon Field Guide to Butterflies didn't have anything similar.

It’s not too late in the year to do a quick study of butterflies using the Butterflies Flutter By NaturExplorer unit.

~Cindy

Tags: butterflies, caterpillars, monarchs, nature, nature study, nature walk

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Cindy

Cindy is a eclectically Charlotte Mason mom of three living on a cattle farm in Central KY. She and her family have learned so much about God's awesome power, creativity, care and tenderness through God's creation! Nature study has not only enhanced our homeschool, but our Christian walk as well.