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Nature Journal Topper – Summer Grid

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I am getting started on my Summer Grid nature journal from the June 2014 newsletter. Included in the newsletter this month are several printables that you can use with your family to create fun and interesting nature journals without a lot of fuss.

The Summer Fun Grid can be cut and then adhered in the journal as a tickler for June nature related activities. I like to keep a record of the journal items all on one page.

You will also find the Nature Journal Toppers to use with reluctant journalers…simple to cut, adhere to the page, and then complete the desired activity to journal about. See an example in this entry: Spring Cattails.

Tulip Poplar

Here is a blossom from my Tulip poplar tree…the one I am going to visit each week as part of my grid study. There were bees buzzing around today and I also found some aphids on the back of one of the leaves.

Tulip Poplar leaf with aphids

It just took slowing down to note something pretty incredible!

I hope you find time to try some of the grid ideas and to use the Nature Journal Toppers this month.

If you do not have the newsletter and you are not already a subscriber, you can enter your name in the box at the top right of the Handbook of Nature Study website. You will receive an email you need to confirm and then an email will be sent with the newsletter link.

Enjoy!

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Handbook of Nature Study Newsletter – June 2014 Edition

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June 2014 – Nature Photography

Please read the following explanation outlining how to get this month’s newsletter.

If you don’t receive the separate email with the download link, you probably aren’t subscribed to the blog yet. This will take less than a minute to do if you follow the steps below.

  • You will need to go to the Handbook of Nature Study, look to the top right corner for the box to type in your preferred email address, and then confirm the email that comes to your email inbox.
  • Once you subscribe, you will receive a thank you email from me with the download link.

This month’s newsletter link will be available only during the month of June so be sure to download it before 6/30/14.

Remember! All of the archived and current newsletters are available as part of the Ultimate Naturalist Library…every level!

Contents of this edition of the newsletter include:

  • 4 articles with practical advice and tips for taking better photos of nature, even an article to help you with iPhone photos!
  • Nature Journal Toppers
  • Summer Fun Grid
  • Recommended study links

Please note that Ultimate Naturalist and Journey level members have access to several members only printables each month in addition to the newsletter printables. You will need to log into your account and then go to the “Other Releases” section.

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Handbook of Nature Study Newsletter – May 2014 Gardens

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Handbook of Nature Study Newsletter

May 2014 – Gardens

Please read the following explanation outlining how to get this month’s newsletter.

This is the first month of using the new email system to deliver the newsletter to subscribers. I have now totally shut of the Feedburner blog forwarding and you need to be signed up for the new email service. 

If you don’t receive the email with the download link, you probably aren’t subscribed to the blog yet. This will take less than a minute to do if you follow the steps below.

  • You will need to go to the Handbook of Nature Study, look to the top right corner for the box to type in your preferred email address, and then confirm the email that comes to your email inbox.
  • Once you subscribe, you will receive a thank you email from me with the download link.

This month’s newsletter link will be available only during the month of May so be sure to download it before 5/31/14.

Thank you to all of you who have already moved to the new email system and I hope you enjoy your newsletter! (Your newsletter link will come in a separate email today.)

Remember! All of the archived and current newsletters are available as part of the Ultimate Naturalist Library…every level!

Contents of this edition of the newsletter include: 

  • 4 fabulous articles to encourage you in the garden
  • Special Chalk Pastel Tutorial from Tricia Hodges and Lucia Hames
  • 2 printable notebook pages
  • Nature Journal Toppers
  • Garden Study Grid
  • Recommended study links
  • Featured nature photos
  • Chart correlating the Outdoor Hour Challenge garden flower studies with the Handbook of Nature Study 

I also want to thank all of the contributors to this month’s edition of the newsletter!

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Handbook of Nature Study Newsletter – April 2014 Backyard Observations

Handbook of Nature Study Newsletter April 2014 Backyard Habitats

April 2014 – Backyard Observations and Habitats

During this transition time, I am going to offer the April 2014 edition of the Handbook of Nature Study newsletter to everyone. There is such a snag in converting my subscribers from Feedburner to Aweber that it is impossible for me to continue using the old way to share the newsletter this month. Hopefully, all the problems will be ironed out by the end of April and you will again need to be a subscriber in order to receive the newsletter again. Until then, accept this issue as my gift. I know you are going to enjoy the contents!

Contents of this edition of the newsletter include: 

  • 6 articles encouraging backyard observations (4 from OHC participants)
  • Spring Chalk Pastel Tutorial from Tricia Hodges. Plus a discount code for her latest ebook!
  • April Nature Journal Topper printable activity
  • Recommended study links
  • More easy ideas for nature study in your family

Handbook of Nature Study April 2014 Newsletter – Backyard Observations and Habitats

 

Did you you that all of the archived newsletters (36 issues) are available at the Ultimate, Journey, and Discovery levels of membership? You may wish to check out your options.

 

 

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Handbook of Nature Study – February 2014 Newsletter

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February 2014 – Citizen Science

This is a topic that you are going to love reading about in this edition of the newsletter. I am a huge fan of getting children involved in science at a young age and making it fun and relevant. Participating in one of the many, many projects available to families will bring science to your home in a way that builds skills your children will carry into their future.

Contents of this edition of the newsletter include: 

  • Four new articles sharing citizen science projects you can participate in. Three additional articles reprinted from past newsletters on citizen science.
  • Encouraging article from a nature mom/soccer mom
  • February Study Grid and printable
  • Bird Study Grid – reprint
  • My Birdfeeder Journal – printable notebook page
  • Additional nature journal idea
  • Nature Photo of the Week favorites from January
  • Recommended study links

I have attached the newsletter download link to the bottom of my blog feed so if you are a subscriber you will receive the link to the latest newsletter at the bottom of every post for the month of February. If you haven’t subscribed yet, you can still subscribe and receive the newsletter link in the next post that comes to your email box. You can subscribe to my blog by filling in your email address in the subscription box on my sidebar.

Note: You can download your newsletter from the link in two ways:

 

  • If your link is clickable, right click the link and then “save link as” to save the file on your computer.
  • If the link is not clickable, cut and paste the link to your browser, open, and then save your newsletter to your computer.

 

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Handbook of Nature Study Newsletter – January Nature Table Edition

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January 2014
Nature Table Edition

Contents of this edition of the newsletter include: 

  • Five articles sharing various ideas for nature tables
  • Nature book series review
  • Spotlight family interview
  • Winter Fun Study Grid and bookmark printable
  • Four nature table printable idea sheets
  • Recommended nature study links

Down a sample copy of this January 2014 Newsletter:

Handbook of Nature Study Newsletter – Nature Table (with the Winter Nature Grid printable).

 Special Note –

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Here on the Handbook of Nature Study we have weekly nature study ideas posted every Friday! You can subscribe to my blog to receive those in your email inbox.

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Or, if you would like to have all the archived newsletters and ebooks (20 of them!), you can become an Ultimate Naturalist Member and have access to everything!

We will be working our way through the Winter Wednesday series of nature study ideas starting in January. This ebook includes premade notebooking pages for you to use with your family. It is included in the Ultimate Naturalist Library.

https://naturestudyhomeschool.com/2011/01/winter-wednesday-outdoor-hour-challenge.html

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Handbook of Nature Study December 2013 Newsletter-National Parks

December 2013
National Parks Edition

Contents of this edition of the newsletter include: 

  • 7 fabulous articles sharing various aspects of our national parks- Junior Ranger Program, Passport to National Parks program, inspiring art and science at national parks, a book review featuring national parks, and some heartfelt words from each of us about how we personally feel about visiting and knowing national parks
  • December Study Grid
  • Recommended study links

This month I have let the articles be the meat of the newsletter. I feel so strongly that each of us in the United States needs to experience at least one national park with our families to see the value and the amazing natural habitats that have been preserved for us.

I have attached the newsletter download link to the bottom of my blog feed so if you are a subscriber you will receive the link to the latest newsletter at the bottom of every post for the month of January. If you haven’t subscribed yet, you can still subscribe and receive the newsletter link in the next post that comes to your email box. You can subscribe to my blog by filling in your email address in the subscription box on my sidebar.

Note: You can download your newsletter from the link in two ways:

 

  • If your link is clickable, right click the link and then “save link as” to save the file on your computer.
  • If the link is not clickable, cut and paste the link to your browser, open, and then save your newsletter to your computer.

 

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Handbook of Nature Study Newsletter – November Nature Literature Edition

November 2013 
Nature Literature Edition

This edition of the newsletter is going to be a fabulous resource for you family. There are so many wonderful suggestions for literature that you can find at your library or add to your personal collection. Filled with practical advice and personal recommendations, the November 2013 Nature Literature Newsletter is going to encourage your family to try some new things as part of your nature study and the Outdoor Hour Challenge.

Contents of this edition of the newsletter include: 

  • 6 featured articles sharing varying aspects of using literature in your family’s nature study
  • November Study Grid and Printables
  • My Nature Book Report – printable notebook page
  • Coloring Page
  • Recommended study links  and suggested activities

I have attached the newsletter download link to the bottom of my blog feed so if you are a subscriber you will receive the link to the latest newsletter at the bottom of every post for the month of November. If you haven’t subscribed yet, you can still subscribe and receive the newsletter link in the next post that comes to your email box. You can subscribe to my blog by filling in your email address in the subscription box on my sidebar.

Note: You can download your newsletter from the link in two ways:

 

  • If your link is clickable, right click the link and then “save link as” to save the file on your computer.
  • If the link is not clickable, cut and paste the link to your browser, open, and then save your newsletter to your computer.

 

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Handbook of Nature Study Newsletter – Nature Walks

October 2013 – Nature Walk Ideas

This edition of the Handbook of Nature Study newsletter is going to inspire you to take more nature walks! All of the authors are enthusiastic about some aspect of taking a nature walk….showing how families can personalize their nature walk experiences and grow closer together in the process. Our wish is that this Nature Walk Ideas edition of the newsletter will help you get started or remind you to keep it going on a regular basis. Enjoy!

Contents of this edition of the newsletter include: 

  • 5 articles to inspire and encourage your family
  • October Study Grid – this month’s theme is “color and texture”
  • 2 printable notebooking pages for your nature journal
  • Lots of my favorite links to inspire some additional study and fun

I have attached the newsletter download link to the bottom of my blog feed so if you are a subscriber you will receive the link to the latest newsletter at the bottom of every post for the month of October. If you haven’t subscribed yet, you can still subscribe and receive the newsletter link in the next post that comes to your email box. You can subscribe to my blog by filling in your email address in the subscription box on my sidebar.

Note: You can download your newsletter from the link in two ways:

 

  • If your link is clickable, right click the link and then “save link as” to save the file on your computer.
  • If the link is not clickable, cut and paste the link to your browser, open, and then save your newsletter to your computer.

 

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Handbook of Nature Study Newsletter – Nature Study Tips and Autumn Helps

September 2013 – Nature Study Tips

Contents of this edition of the newsletter include: 

  • 5 encouraging articles to help you in your nature study adventure
  • September Study Grid and Printables for your nature journals
  • Fall Field Trip – printable notebook page
  • Flower clipart for nature journal or coloring
  • Show and Tell from OHC Participants
  • Recommended study links

I have attached the newsletter download link to the bottom of my blog feed so if you are a subscriber you will receive the link to the latest newsletter at the bottom of every post for the month of September. If you haven’t subscribed yet, you can still subscribe and receive the newsletter link in the next post that comes to your email box. You can subscribe to my blog by filling in your email address in the subscription box on my sidebar.

Note: You can download your newsletter from the link in two ways:

 

  • If your link is clickable, right click the link and then “save link as” to save the file on your computer.
  • If the link is not clickable, cut and paste the link to your browser, open, and then save your newsletter to your computer.

 

If you need instructions on how to get started with the Outdoor Hour Challenge, you can read this entry for on the “Getting Started” tab at the top of my blog:
How to Use the Outdoor Hour Challenge 2013-2014