At least once a week, we try to get out for a Nature Walk, usually on the Nature Trail at Stone Mountain Park. Its a nice loop, a little less than a mile but with some terrain, a stream, and lots of nature to explore. We went today and enjoyed a wonderful surprise - we saw two deer! At first they bounded away from us, but as the boys got quiet and we walked slowly, the deer became interested. They let us watch them for a few minutes, and returned the interest, before slowing disappearing into the foliage. It was so neat! Unfortunately, I didn't have my camera (the ONE day I leave it home!) but I told the boys they can remember the images in their brains for as long as they want. ;-)
A few weeks ago the boys did their first "nature journal" entries. We don't bring the journals every week, but when we do, we plan a picnic lunch so they boys can take their time with their journals. Here are some pictures of our nature journaling!
A few weeks ago the boys did their first "nature journal" entries. We don't bring the journals every week, but when we do, we plan a picnic lunch so they boys can take their time with their journals. Here are some pictures of our nature journaling!
The Nature Trail
Self-portrait of Nathan in the Ergo!
The boys working on their journals
The boys working on their journals
Isaac's artwork - I was so impressed by the detail!
The nature walks are such a nice break to our day and overall week. Its a blessing to be able to get out and enjoy God's beautiful creation, and watch how things change through the year!
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