nature...Creator-loving inspirational links

Because......

 "This is my Father's world, 
 and to my listening ears 
 all nature sings, and round me rings 
 the music of the spheres.  
 This is my Father's world:  
 I rest me in the thought 
 of rocks and trees, of skies and seas; 
 his hand the wonders wrought.


 This is my Father's world, 
 the birds their carols raise, 
 the morning light, the lily white, 
 declare their maker's praise.  
 This is my Father's world:  
 he shines in all that's fair; 
 in the rustling grass I hear him pass; 
 he speaks to me everywhere.



 This is my Father's world.  
 O let me ne'er forget 
 that though the wrong seems oft so strong, 
 God is the ruler yet.  
 This is my Father's world:  
 why should my heart be sad?  
 The Lord is King; let the heavens ring!  
 God reigns; let the earth be glad!" -Babcock



Because He created....for His Glory .... for our enjoyment...let's get out there! Nature, His Creation, is true fresh air for the soul. Reviving our hearts with the amazement of it all! 

Let's wander and explore together...learning and speaking of His wonderful works. Here are a handful of places for inspiration ....nature study, nature journaling, nature walks, outdoor activities, challenges, adventures and more. I'll freshen up this list as I come across more inspiring links.

handbook of nature study- the host of the outdoor hour nature challenge...chock full of links
ann at a holy experience often writes eye-opening, Creator-loving posts....including a must-read---true words about how going for a walk restores your soul and also posts showing her beautiful, ever-changing, glory-gathering nature table

imagine childhood - blog featuring nature walks...lovely shop, as well


the magnifying glass- online nature study blog, "exploring our world one fungus at a time"







in heywood's meadow - beautiful place to explore







children and nature network - working to reconnect children and nature





green hour - lots of stuff here...exploration ideas and more 














our journey westward - blog...nature study resources


 


camp creek blog - nature journaling+art+blogroll


 


dawn at to the outskirts treks out into nature with her kids andcamera



junior society - fun "great outdoors" posts with links


 





adventure in progress - blog encouraging families to get outdoors and experience adventure



wonder of creation - thoughtful site exploring all aspects of the Creator’s “eternal power and divine nature.” 

here's a great squidoo with TONS of nature journaling resources...love this!!!

the cloud appreciation society







"To see a world in a grain of sand,
 
And a heaven in a wild flower,

Hold infinity in the palm of your hand,

An eternity in an hour."   -Blake