Cindy | July 9, 2010
In our Animal Signs NaturExplorers study, we make a suggestion to build a secret hiding place in which to observe animals without them observing you. Rosina from Rosy ~ Posy, and her children, spent some time recently making an indoor bird blind. We loved the idea so much that we asked if she would mind [...]
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Cindy | June 2, 2010
If any of you will be at the Home For His Glory Homeschool Fair and Book Swap in Louisville Friday, be sure to look for the Shining Dawn Books booth. We’ll be there! We’re giving away two of our NaturExplorers units in a door prize, too, so be sure to have your card stamped while [...]
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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 [...]
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Melissa | December 3, 2009
Wintertime is an excellent time to become a little more familiar with the birds. Whether it’s observing ones that frequent your backyard or enjoying bird watching at local parks, birds are consistently available in nature to study with your children. What makes the winter time a great time is the fact that natural food sources [...]
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Cindy | July 6, 2009
Birds are speedy little creatures, aren’t they? Just when you’re ready to snap a great picture, off they fly! One of my missions this summer has been attempting to photograph birds better. I’ve definitely improved, but still have lots to learn about keeping birds still and my camera! LOL I’m sharing just a few of [...]
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