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He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun. – Psalm 37:6

Monthly Nature Notables Posts

Melissa | February 28, 2010

Just posting for our Shining Dawn Books blog followers to let you know that I’ve started posting monthly nature notables over at my blog. These are posts that give you a list of quick nature study ideas through the months. I just posted one for March!

Very Early Signs of Spring

Cindy | February 24, 2010

Oh joy!  I can see the light at the end of the tunnel!  Even though I enjoy nature study in winter, I LOVE nature study other times of the year.  Being able to step outside on a bright, sunny day without worrying about coats, scarves, gloves and boots makes me feel free and light.  Being [...]

How to Start a Nature Club

Melissa | February 21, 2010

Lecia, one of my blog readers, recently emailed me to ask the following question: “Several moms in our homeschool group want to start a nature club but we have no idea where to begin with forming a club. Can you tell me a little about yours? Thanks for the help!” Thank you for your question [...]

Giveaway at Vintage Indie

Melissa | February 17, 2010

My wonderful friend Gabreial at Vintage Indie has posted about  a super giveaway being hosted by Home Educating Magazine. As a bonus, she will be giving away one of our NaturExplorers units, the winner can choose the unit. So head on over to Vintage Indie to get all the details on how to enter for [...]

Why Didn’t I Participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count?

Cindy | February 15, 2010

I can’t count that high! My husband recently purchased a corn product for cattle feed that he placed uncovered in an open barn.  I believe all the blackbirds this side of the Mississippi have found the pile of feed and think of it as their own.  You can only imagine the thousands of birds (and [...]