Brand New! Outdoor Hour Challenge
Succulents Nature Study
There are so many succulents you can use as the subject of your nature study this week. Look at your local nursery or garden center for a succulent you can buy and take home to feature in your nature journal and watch over time as it grows and even possibly blossoms.
- Here’s a very informative video on succulents: Types of Succulents.
- If you would like to look at your local plant nursery for common succulents that make good houseplants, here is a link to a few you can look for: 20 Popular Types of Succulents.
Common Succulents to Grow at Home
- Aloe Vera
- Sedums of all kinds
- Hen and Chicks
- Dudleya
- Pig’s Ear
- Pincushion Cactus
- Jade
Please note that I won’t be posting the complete challenge here on the blog, but you will find the detailed challenge in the High Desert ebook that’s available both in the Ultimate Naturalist and Journey level memberships. Sign into your account and download the ebook for the details, more links, and notebook pages.
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Topics in this ebook include:
- Bitterbrush
- Sagebrush
- Greater sage-grouse
- Succulents
- Mountain Lion
- Coyote
- Pocket Gopher
- Bristlecone Pine
- Elk
- Turkey Vulture
- Juniper
- Snowberry
- Golden Mantled Ground Squirrel
- River Otter
