Seasonal observations, nature notes, and homeschool reflections from the week outdoors.
Nature Notes · End of Summer
Our last week of summer was cooler, but still sunny. Familiar creatures and a few new visitors kept appearing in our yard, as we noticed colors beginning to change around us. It was a big surprise to discover that the gray squirrel is actually two! No wonder it seems so busy, there was more than one animal. We wondered about the little brown squirrel we saw earlier in the year.
What We Noticed
In our backyard:
- I saw two gray squirrels in the yard at the same time!
- A pair of Steller’s Jays arrived, and they visit the yard often
- The bunny is still coming and going too
Weather Conditions
We had mild weather this week.
It feels cooler, but is still sunny in the afternoons.
Field Notes
The fruit on the Strawberry Tree Is turning red.
Lilac leaves are changing colors.
There are lots of chamomile flowers again. It bloomed in spring too. I wonder if these are new plants that have grown from seeds?
Wondering About
What happened to the little brown squirrel?
Did the gray ones run it off?
Reading Together
- Days Like This – Oriane Smith
- The Wishing Leaf – Kallie George
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