I saw my first Swallow-tailed Kite two summers ago. It was way up in the sky and of course, flying away from me. The tail was unmistakable, though. The S-t Kite’s wings are long and slender, making it’s job in nature (snatching large insects from the air and small lizards from trees) effortless. But finally, […]
Category Archives: Nature Journaling
Beauty-berry
One of the great joys of noticing low country vegetation is Beauty-berry Callicarpa americana L. This time of year it may be overlooked as there is so much ‘green’ everywhere. It loves to grow in partial to full shade in maritime forests, fencerows, woodland borders, pine-mixed hardwood and oak-hickory forests, and sandy or rocky woodlands. […]
Golf & Nature Journaling!
One doesn’t have to stick to nature walks to gather journaling material! Keep in mind, journaling is therapeutic. If you know you’re going to be in a situation that can raise stress levels (for me, it’s my golf game), bring along your journal! I have been trying to play golf for over 25 years. Every […]
A Day on the May
Last Saturday we spent the day with good friends, Don & Kate. They shared their little piece of heaven with us…. The May River. For those who are not real familiar with Bluffton, SC, the May River is the town’s pride and joy. It is a salt water finger extending inland. Most of it’s flow […]
Boardwalk Surprise!
For this post, I thought I’d let my journal page do the talking 🙂 (click image to enlarge)
May Workshop at Coastal Discovery Museum’s Honey Horn Plantation
I can’t believe a week’s gone by since my last workshop! Â Honey Horn Plantation is a gem! Â I’ve linked the post title to CDM’s site so you may check this out for yourself. Â Honey Horn is a must see when you are on Hilton Head Island. Our weather was perfect. Â The first day, I chose […]
