Connecting with Nature BlogKeep up-to-date with new pages and interesting tidbits at Connecting-with-Nature.net. Subscribe to the blog. See the box on the left. For environment and ecology news see "In the News" Jul 3, 2009, Free Bird House PlansHere are free bird house plans for the handy person who would like to build nesting structures for their backyard habitat.H Permalink -- click for full blog post Jul 3, 2009, Nature Study for Writing and Keeping a JournalNature Study is what gives writing and keeping a journal its depth and flavor. Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 24, 2009, Nature AlmanacThis nature almanac links to moon phases, season dates, moon names and other interesting extras for nature writing and keeping a nature journal. Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 23, 2009, The Nature JournalThe Nature Journal is a valuable tool in learning and connecting with the natural world. Here is an overview of its possibilities. Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 17, 2009, Nature WritingNature writing is a great way to learn about the land that you live in. Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 15, 2009, Photo Contest OpportunityNature's Best Photography magazine and the National Audubon Society have joined together to create "Birds in Focus" photography contest for amateur, pros and kids. Follow the link for more info. Jun 8, 2009, New Connecting with Nature coming!I am hard at work renovating Connecting with Nature into a website focusing on nature writing and keeping a nature journal. Very little of the old pages will be deleted. You should still be able to find old information. The new CWN should be completed September 1, 2009. Best Regards,Donna May 9, 2009, My Journal Photo GalleryI created a nature journal photo gallery of my past journals. They show the many styles I have tried. Permalink -- click for full blog post May 5, 2009, My Backyard HabitatMy Backyard Habit is convenient and soul satisfying. This photo gallery shows what a small urban yard can be. Permalink -- click for full blog post Apr 14, 2009, About AnimalsThese animal guides provide basic information about many of the animals we see in our neighborhoods. Permalink -- click for full blog post Apr 14, 2009, Thoreau's Method of Nature StudyHenry David Thoreau method of nature study helped him to be a outstanding naturalist. We can use the same ways he did. Permalink -- click for full blog post Apr 2, 2009, What's my latitiude?Do you need to know the latitude and longitude of a specific place to give your nature notes that scientific aroma? Try this free Geocoder on for size. Apr 2, 2009, Nature in Spring is about movement and vibrant lifeNature in spring is a very exciting time. So, many things are happening. Spring begins on March 19, 20 or 21 with the equinox in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a busy season for nature study. Permalink -- click for full blog post Apr 2, 2009, South Carolina Low Country Nature JournalingI have been following Pam Johnson Brickel's blog of her nature journal. Her drawing and words are pretty, happy and inspirational. Visit her website and check it out for yourself. Why not think about starting your own free online nature journal/blog with Blogger like Pam. I plan to this summer. If you do drop me a line so I can pass it on to CWN readers. Mar 27, 2009, Get your hummingbird feeders ready.Hummingbirds are migrating and slowly moving north toward Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley. They will probably arrive when the trees flower and the azaleas are in bloom. Use this nectar recipe to draw them into your habitat. They have been spot in southern Virginia this week. Use the link below to check the migration map to see where they have already been spotted. Mar 26, 2009, Project BudBurst is starting up for 2009!
Project BudBurst is gearing up for the growing season. The Project is sponsored by the National Phenology Network For Citizen Scientists. Mar 25, 2009, Reading Thoreau's JournalsReading Thoreau's journals is a deeper and richer experience that may exceed reading his published essays. Permalink -- click for full blog post Mar 25, 2009, Red-tailed Hawks Nesting in PhillyA pair of red-tailed Hawks are nesting in downtown Philly at the Franklin Institute. Tune in to watch the live web cam. The chicks a due to start hatching April 6th. I like this refer to this book often on hawk life history.
Use the following link to see view the hawk cam. Feb 20, 2009, Best Books and Equipment for Nature StudyThe Best books and equipment on nature for naturalists everywhere. Permalink -- click for full blog post Feb 20, 2009, Henry David Thoreau's Nature WritingsHenry David Thoreau's nature writings still captivate us, over 140 years after they were written. Here are some of his essays for reading and dowloading. Permalink -- click for full blog post Feb 12, 2009, Night and Moonlight by Henry David ThoreauFull text of "Night and Moonlight" by Henrdy David Thoreau Permalink -- click for full blog post
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