For most of the year, trees are covered with leaves sometimes distracting our eyes from the beautiful bark of the tree. Now that the leaves are gone and the trees are bare, the bark is the star of the show. This week’s the challenge is to make some bark rubbings. Take a walk outside. Examine Read More…
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Nature Challenge #6 – Look for Lichen!
There are over 13,000 species of lichen in the world and they come in a wide-range of colors and have very varied structures. Now that most of the leaves have fallen it is easier to spot lichen growing on their bark, but of course lichen can also be found growing on fence, rocks, and logs. Read More…
Nature Challenge #4 – Watch the Birds!
Although many birds fly south for the winter, there are some birds that stick around. If you step outside, close your eyes and listen you are likely catch the sound of a flock of Canada geese or a marauding crow. You might even catch the twittering of a black-capped chickadee or the song of a Read More…
Nature Challenge #1 – Get Outside!
Nature is all around us. No matter where you are, if you take some time to look around you may be surprised as to what you find—an ant crawling on the sidewalk, a bird flying overhead, a tree blowing in the breeze. This week’s the challenge is to spend ten minutes outside observing nature. Try Read More…