Building a Bird Feeder

Building a Bird Feeder

Build a bird feeder, and write clear instructions for a “Learning By Doing” lesson so others can make the same feeder you did. If possible, photograph the steps, or otherwise illustrate the steps with drawings. Be neat.At the minimum, photograph the finished project,...
My Chosen Spot

My Chosen Spot

Do you remember last year’s Water Workshop contest? We want this one to be similar to that one, but this time your chosen spot can, but might not, include water. (Examples: Field, forest, pond, park, yard, garden, bird nest, etc.)Enjoy your spot as many times as you...
Flower Bed Contest

Flower Bed Contest

Flower garden contest grand prize winner 2020. Photo © Delphine R. Shirk. Dear Nature Friend,I just got the idea that you should have a flower garden contest this spring and summer.I know you’ve done flower planter contests, but I didn’t think you’ve ever done flower...
The Month of March…

The Month of March…

— through my lens. (Submit large .jpeg files.)— through my brushes. (Submit originals or large .jpeg.)— through my pens. We are choosing the month of March as the basis for a contest. We have readership throughout the world, so some of you experience March as warm...
A Week by the Creek

A Week by the Creek

Stream and wild lupines. Photo © Dreamstime.com. With a last cautious effort, the sun finally peeked over the eastern horizon. Gaining confidence, it rose fully, flooding the earth with its warmth and light. The mist covering the vales protestingly writhed in an...