These are just two of the six green tree frogs living on our verandah. Each evening, they come out and say hello. My girls have had countless hours enjoying the frogs: their sounds when rain is approaching; watching them catch their dinner; and of course catching and holding them. My girls thought … [Read more…]
So this week we are back to school after a long seven week break, and going on a nature walk was on my list, but for various reasons it didn’t happen. I had planned for us to enjoy our walk and draw in our journal on Monday afternoon. However, a few things came up, one … [Read more…]
Okay so look what we found? Can you see them? Baby praying mantis! These were a very exciting find in our yard this weekend. We usually see the adults up to around 12cm long and a beautiful green. So to see these babies so tiny, only about 1cm, and white in colour, was simply amazing. … [Read more…]
As the title suggests 🙂 A few years ago I discovered the beauty of nature walking. I have tried various ways to ‘make’ it happen, but none seem to work. Then I forget about it… for ages. Then I begin to feel guilty that I am doing myself and my children a disservice. I have found the secret…. … [Read more…]