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Nature School Week 6 – Animal Homes Nature Hike

Posted on January 30, 2025 by Lawrence Wade

Now that all the trees have lost their leaves this is a great time to study Animal Homes. If you are a teacher and would like to do a live virtual Animal Homes Nature Hike with your class, please contact … Continue reading →

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Call for Stories and Photos

Posted on December 16, 2021 by Lawrence Wade

Call for Stories, Poems and Art Have you had an interaction or made a connection with a living creature/plant that touched you? Would you like to share a story, a photo, a poem,  and art? Don’t be shy! All contributions … Continue reading →

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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 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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The Maple Tree

Posted on September 1, 2018 by Lawrence Wade

  A MAPLE TREE in the Coastal Redwoods If your body is not rooted to the planet, you cannot know who you are spiritually. If your body does not have the soul of the planet in it, then your etheric … Continue reading →

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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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