Deani's Research Trip to Ambleside

This summer Deani and a handful of other CM researchers spent time at the Armitt in Ambleside. It's true! Deani was there!

You are all invited to read about the time she spent there and to view the stunning pictures of the Ambleside environs on the ChildLight USA blog. This is a direct link to her post and from that post you can read previous posts on the ChildLight blog. There's a treasure of knowledge and encouragement there!

Welcome home, Deani! Pack me in your suitcase next time - although I probably weigh more than a printer/scanner/computer/recording device all put together. Hmmm. But, then again, I'd help you carry your bags once we arrived!

One Hundred Species Challenge

Sandy Rusby Bell pointed me to this great idea. The point is to familiarize yourself with 100 species of plant life within walking distance of your home. Read the whole post to get instructions on how it works. It sounds like a great way to kick-start nature study for the new school year. Even if you don't blog yourself, you can do this in your nature journals, or even email this blog and share your information here, that way we can all benefit from what each of us learn. Do any of you think you'll give it a try? Please leave a comment if you plan to participate in this challenge.

We're getting ready to start school again after a wonderful summer of travel, play, and simply change of pace. Keep watching for the 2008-2009 meeting schedule which you'll receive in your inbox as well as post here on the blog.

Blessings to everyone these last weeks of summer!

Jennifer