I’ve been getting behind in posting about Green Hour but we have been doing them and they are greatly loved. We changed our focus from flowers to birds and have been spending hours looking at birds soaring around. Eagles are what fascinate us the most, so graceful, so big, so beautiful.
In Green Hour 5 we made a list of birds that we saw, we’ve continued to add to this list over the weeks, here it is:
Crows
Robins
Heron
Eagle
Hummingbirds
Swallows
Little Brown Birds (we are so scientific)
Ducks
Chickens
Pigeons
Some other unidentifiable birds
In Green Hour 6 we made collections, we already had a book of pressed flowers which we’ve continued to add to. We have also started collecting feathers, leaf rubbings, rocks and sticks. Douglas is the only stick collector but his collection is larger than the others put together. Little boys and sticks, the perfect combo. :D
We also have a beautiful centerpiece of flowers from our garden, Laura loves to arrange and water them.
In Green Hour 7 we made field guides. They are at the doctor’s office getting laminated right now (that’s where DH works) when they come back they’ll go into our nature backpack so that we’ll have them when we’re out and about. So far we only have ones for birds but we’re hoping to make some for other animals as well as plants. The part we all really enjoyed was taking pictures, I’m one of those people who doesn’t like to put pictures on their blog so you won’t be getting to see them unless you come to visit.
Other nature activities that we’ve been doing include gardening, Tomatosphere, and picnics. So far 8 “A” tomatoes have germinated and 13 “B” tomatoes.
I’ve been debating what to plant in the garden this year because we hope to be moving ASAP but if we it takes a while I don’t want to have nothing in the garden.
So far our garden has:
Carrots
Cucumber
Peas
Strawberries
Blackberries
Grapes
Blueberries
Raspberries
Apples
Onion
Garlic
Various herbs
Lots of flowers including cascades of Morning Glories
Hopefully whoever buys our house likes to garden. :D
Friday, April 4, 2008
Green Hour 5, 6, 7
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2 comments:
Oh I wish it was that time of year to start our garden. Can't wait to do it.
Your report sounds like mine... 6 & 7. Sometimes it is just hard to find the time to post... Or get the assignments done.
Can't wait to see what your field guides look like. :o)
~Tina
Wow, what a terrific list of birds that you have seen...an eagle!
I would love to see your pressed flowers if you would post sometime.
Field guide cards too! Your family is doing such an outstanding job with your nature study.
Thank you so much for sharing your experiences.
Barb-Harmony Art Mom
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