The elderly tree loved to share stories. The Little Humbugs would gather around the Great Cottonwood and listen to her stories of the forest and its enchanting spirits. From The Little Humbugs Book Series – “Nika and the Painted Turtle” Available from 5th December as an e-book.
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28
Nov
2010
And the tree shared her wisdom…
12
Nov
2010
Nature Crafts – A Fun Way to Learn About Trees
Before making the necklaces, we took a closer look at the Silver Birch Tree. The children were fascinated by the look and feel of it’s amazing bark. In young trees the bark is reddish-brown, but this changes to white as they mature. The white bark is most
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03
Nov
2010
5 Fun Things To Do Outdoors
Pine Needle Fun Piles of leaves or pine needles make great jumps. Make Leaf People Go on a leaf hunt and collect as many different leaves as possible. At this time of year there are so many treasures to be found in nature. Try finding these items
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25
Oct
2010
Backyard Bird Watching-White Breasted Nuthatch
The Ponderosa Pines in the back garden are literally crawling with White Breasted Nuthatchers. They creep up and down the tree trunk like little mice. Each season brings new visitors to the garden. These adorable little visitors are extremely acrobatic, pausing occasionally to hang and hammer at
Read moreI spent last Sunday at the waterfall with my youngest son and his friend. They went off to build a gang hut next to the waterfall giving me the opportunity to explore. Dancing Water Fairies Nature is my inspiration… The Waterfall Dragon A mesmerizing moment. I came
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27
Sep
2010
What bugs are in your backyard?
Butterflies may have left for sunnier climates but there are still plenty of insects flying, buzzing and hopping around. You don’t need to go far to spot the odd bug…. Look what hopped onto our driveway… Although some may be more difficult to spot than others! Look
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20
Sep
2010
Getting Kids Outside – Connecting With Nature
Nature play nurtures a child’s body, mind and spirit. When children and nature mix, something magical happens….Watch the video. What a joy it was to share time with these children in nature…………Thank you! This event helped raise funds for children suffering from Cancer. The funds will go
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07
Sep
2010
Children and Nature Give Joy to All
Building the Biggest Butterfly Girl Fairy House for Charity (part 2) Getting kids outside and connecting with nature couldn’t be more FUN! Upon arrival, the girls discovered the Butterfly Girls hanging in the trees. Once everyone had arrived I handed out some chalk and asked the children
Read moreThis post and the following 2 posts are dedicated to my beautiful friend Don who allowed me to hold this magical event in his grounds, a nature haven for wildlife. The Butterfly Girls of Summer Charity Event 2010 (Biggest Fairy House – Kelowna 2010) These days, a
Read moreNative people have always recognized or imbued in animals certain human like traits, easily recognized by youth. Otters appear to be playful, and squirrels assertive. No one questions the strength of a bear, the extraordinary expressions of a frog, or the patience of a spider. (Thom Henley)
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28
Jul
2010
Strawberry Shortcake Outside
The Little Humbugs love fruit, especially strawberries. Strawberries are good for you and are one of the healthiest fruits you can eat. All berries are great for you as they are full of minerals, vitamins and other nutrients. Strawberries make a great healthy snack. Strawberry Shortcake made
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16
Jul
2010
Nature Fun-Butterfly Girl Fairy Houses Part 1
This week we made Butterfly Girl fairy houses at my “Let’s Go Outside” nature classes. We started by collecting materials to build the homes. We had strong winds, a sprinkling of rain and very little sunshine but did that bother us….not at all. The kids were having
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