Nature Study at the Creek
Posted by Cindy on July 5, 2009
There’s a wonderful orchard in our area that also has a free walking trail. The trail leads you down to one of the most lovely little creeks I’ve ever seen! With clear water it’s shallow enough to observe and play.
We made some great finds – an eroded rock with a terrific leaf fossil, all sorts of shells, creek critters and an unusual looking plant along the edge of the creek. Any guesses as to what type of plant it is??
And best of all, we found happy kids. What children aren’t happy exploring outside??
The end of the trail leads you to an open area near the creek where it’s said Frank and Jesse James once camped. Unfortunately for us, a little snake friend was already camping there so we didn’t hang around. I’m all about nature, but I do draw the line occasionally. 
Need ideas for creek study?
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- Nature Study – Leaves
- Icy Nature Study
- Winter Nature Study – Sissy Version
- Mushroom Nature Study
- Great Spring Nature Finds
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We had a rattlesnake visit us on our hike a week ago….our pup’s first glimpse at a rattler. We just high-tailed around the snake and kept our eyes out for the rest of the hike. Snakes give me the creeps.
Love your creek day.
Barb-Harmony Art MomJuly 09 2009 -
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Thank you for your post – I enjoy reading your blog! Do you have a few ideas for doing a nature study unit on a creek or perhaps a resource you can point me to? I know you wrote that you will be coming out with one next year but I would love to do a small study right away. We are blessed with a creek in our woods right behind our house! Thanks for any suggestions you can offer.
SamanthaJuly 06 2009 -
