We have a new bird visiting our yard this week. And it’s a pretty one… a female Black-Headed Grosbeak. Apparently this bird has a beautiful voice. I hope to hear it one of these days! *** Related: Attract Wildlife to Your Home – Create a Backyard Wildlife Habitat
Create-With-Nature Pathway
While visiting Redwood Regional Park in Oakland yesterday morning, I made a fun discovery. We were meeting friends for some nature playtime, and they were running a half hour late. While waiting, my son was having fun riding his bike up and down the paved path while I was strolling along behind him, enjoying thisContinue reading “Create-With-Nature Pathway”
Thank You! Circle of Moms, Top 25 Photographer Moms 2012
I want to send out a big thank you to everyone who voted for me in the Circle of Moms contest, Top 25 Photographer Moms 2012! I finished in 8th place out of 73 entries. Thank you!! You all are awesome!
Cycling through the forest…
… is what my son loves to do best. Day One Day Two On a dirt road, somewhere near Truckee, California.
Chimney Beach, Lake Tahoe
While at Lake Tahoe on Friday, we drove over the border into Nevada and hiked down to a relatively secluded little beach. Our son has experience a few alpine lakes over his short life, but he hasn’t seen one the size of Lake Tahoe (the largest alpine lake in North America). He kept asking ifContinue reading “Chimney Beach, Lake Tahoe”
Quotes from the Masters: Hugo
“Nature, like a kind and smiling mother, lends herself to our dreams and cherishes our fancies.” Victor Hugo *** Or a kind and smiling father! *** I accepted the challenge to use this quote from Robin over at Bringing Europe Home… “Quotes from the Masters: Hugo” . Love her blog!! Related articles Quotes from theContinue reading “Quotes from the Masters: Hugo”
Simple Park Play… Just Swing
Kolb Park, Dublin, California
Mountain Flowers, Near Lake Tahoe
Enjoyed a lovely several days near Lake Tahoe. The wildflowers are still beautiful!
Secret Swimming Hole
Summertime fun… a secret swimming hole with a natural water slide… on the South Fork of the Yuba River, somewhere near Truckee…
Too hot? Too rainy? Head to the Rock Gym!
Looking for nature-oriented indoor fun to do on a too-hot or a rainy day? Try the local rock climbing gym! We started taking our son when he was four. It’s a great way to burn some energy, strengthen that upper body, and let the kids go crazy climbing in a safe environment. My sonContinue reading “Too hot? Too rainy? Head to the Rock Gym!”
Hide and Seek!
What child could resist playing hide and seek in this redwood forest? Can you find them? At Roberts Regional Park, Oakland… http://www.ebparks.org/parks/roberts. *** You may also enjoy… Nature Play, Roberts Regional Park, Oakland (anaturemom.com)
Connect with Nature: Find Your Sit Spot
I’m currently reading the book, What the Robin Knows: How Birds Reveal the Secrets of the Natural World, by Jon Young, which is about awakening our awareness of the behavior of birds in order to deepen our connection with all the wildlife surrounding us. Ultimately, the author is helping us to reconnect with our ownContinue reading “Connect with Nature: Find Your Sit Spot”
Urbia Adventure #2: The Rocky Mountain Behind the Randall Museum
Yesterday, I wrote about our visit to the Randall Museum (see post here… “The Randall Museum, San Francisco”). Whenever I visit a museum, I also like to schedule some outdoor play or exploration. The Randall Museum is an excellent spot for indoor and outdoor nature fun, but we enhanced the experience by taking an UrbiaContinue reading “Urbia Adventure #2: The Rocky Mountain Behind the Randall Museum”
Last Request for a Vote! Top 25 Photographer Moms 2012
The competition for the “Top 25 Photographer Moms – 2012” contest is almost over. Voting closes July 10th at 4:00pm PST. My blog is currently in 9th place out of 71 blog entries, and I’d love to stay in the top ten. Please take a moment to vote.. it will truly only take a fewContinue reading “Last Request for a Vote! Top 25 Photographer Moms 2012”
The Randall Museum, San Francisco
The Randall Museum in San Francisco was created to be a place where children can handle, see, and learn about animals and other living things through hands-on experiences, as well as be exposed to different kinds of arts and crafts. The museum has no entry fee, though memberships are offered to provide a discount onContinue reading “The Randall Museum, San Francisco”
A Walk Around the Neighborhood
The best way for me to relax and unwind is to head out the front door for a walk with my camera. Here are a few photos from my walk earlier this week. I wasn’t able to capture any images with my camera, but the highlight of this walk was while I was in theContinue reading “A Walk Around the Neighborhood”
Have a Lovely Weekend!
Two last images from our trip to Yosemite last week… Have a lovely weekend!
Great Kid Hike, Sentinel Dome, Yosemite
My favorite hike to do in Yosemite National Park with our five-year-old son, so far, has been Sentinel Dome. Every year, starting when he was 6 weeks old, we’ve been taking him up here. He’s been able to do the hike on his own, without us carrying him, since he was two. The hike toContinue reading “Great Kid Hike, Sentinel Dome, Yosemite”
American Robin
We found a ton of these cute little guys hopping around on the forest floor between the Ahwahnee Hotel and Yosemite Village. My son has been asking about robins a lot lately, as he’s obsessed with Batman and Robin. We’ve shown him photos of robins, and he was interested, but we were excited to finallyContinue reading “American Robin”
Nature Play… Sticks and Pine Cones
A child can be absorbed for hours, simply playing in the forest with sticks and pine cones…
Suburban Nature Explorations 