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New! Fall Nature School

Posted on October 13, 2020 by admin

The Old Naturalist has been getting outside as we leave Summer and enter Fall. It’s a beautiful time of passage for Nature, and there are many things She has to teach us! Use the Nature School navigation link above to … Continue reading →

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How I Feel About Nature

Posted on February 4, 2020 by Lawrence Wade

All photos  by Alex Munoz Alex Munoz is an accomplished photographer and this is his second posting at Old Naturalist.  His first post was titled Raw Beauty Unleashed and was published in Dec. 2017. Alex Munoz is from my home … Continue reading →

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Holiday Sale of Nature and Ocean Books

Posted on December 5, 2019 by Lawrence Wade

During the holidays, you can buy my books at a 60% discount off of the retail price. Each book is priced at $10 + $3.50 shipping = $13.50 I will sign all books. If you don’t like them, books can … Continue reading →

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Holiday Books for Nature Loving Kids

Posted on November 25, 2018 by Lawrence Wade

During the holidays, you can buy my books at a 60% discount off of the retail price. Each book is priced at $10 + $3.50 shipping = $13.50 I will sign all books. If you don’t like them, books can … Continue reading →

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Hawks on High

Posted on October 23, 2018 by Lawrence Wade

Every Fall, thousands of hawks migrate past Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve, in Duluth, MN.   Hundreds of bird watchers come for the annual Fall migration.   Phil Fitzpatrick is a poet and is writing a book about Hawk Ridge. Phil said … Continue reading →

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Protected: Restoration Work at the Jidana Park Day Camp

Posted on September 20, 2018 by Lawrence Wade

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13 Rays of Hope for Our Future

Posted on August 4, 2018 by Lawrence Wade

A workshop developed by ArtStart director, Carol Sirrine, challenged 13 students to create an “Earthly Shrine” that honored the wonders of nature and addressed the impact that humans have had on the Earth. The artists/naturalists ranged in age from 14-17 … Continue reading →

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Hidden Gem – Coon Rapids Dam

Posted on May 2, 2018 by Lawrence Wade

I have lived in the Twin Cities for 30 years and have never visited Coon Rapids Dam until last weekend. What a treasure! A lot of birdwatchers, photographers with ultra long lens, families, and bicyclists. Many thanks to Jane Ball … Continue reading →

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Borneo – Out of Sight!

Posted on March 23, 2018 by Lawrence Wade

Text and photos by Gary Friedrichsen. Other photos by Robert Lockett.   I feel extremely blessed to have visited many parts of this amazing planet, and been awed by the grandeur of both human and natural wonders. But after a … Continue reading →

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My Yard is the Garden of Eden

Posted on March 6, 2018 by Lawrence Wade

All photos and text by Celeste Rouse   Why am I so obsessed with Nature? Because it breathes life into me, it encourages me, it embraces me and gives me permission to take time to listen. To listen to the … Continue reading →

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