I figured I would indulge myself, and my Charlotte Mason visitors, in a visual appreciation of the learning lifestyle from seasons.

So here you will see some of the events of our nature walks as we head out into the most beautiful of surroundings to refuel our senses and spirits.

TWO OCEANS AQUARIUM - May 2008

We are currently studying swimming creatures with a program called Exploring Creation with Zoology 2: Swimming Creatures of the Fifth Day by Jeannie Fulbright. Today we decided to do our science lessons and some of our reading at the aquarium.

Nemo...?	Harbour Seals	Massive ray

Jellyfish	Kelp Forest	Giant crabs

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WORLD OF BIRDS - March 2008

We are studying flying creatures this year with Exploring Creation with Zoology 1: Flying Creatures of the Fifth Day by Jeannie Fulbright. We had a wonderful experience at the World of Birds.

The screecher	Scarlet Ibis	Mandarin Duck

Owl	Snake Eagle	Pelican

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KIRSTENBOSH BOTANICAL GARDENS - World Heritage Site 2007

We are very privileged to have the world renowned Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens within a 15 minute drive from our home. We are currently studying botany with a program called Exploring Creation with Botany by Jeannie Fulbright. We have been delighted with all we have learnt so far. On Wednesday we made a visit to the Atrium at the botanical gardens to see what we could remember from our studies.

Spores	Young Discoverer	Fern "wings"

Lichen	Indigenous Orchids	Table Mountain Orchids

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MARCH 2007 - CHART FARM

On Friday we visited Chart Farm which is a small farm 15 minutes away to find the ?perfect rose? to preserve. Chart Farm has olives, grapes and a lovely tea room - a perfect place to pick a rose (for a small fee!). It is surrounded by the beautiful Cape Mountains. We watched the busy bees at their work drinking nectar and pollinating the roses. Some of the rose bushes were taller that my head!

Rose with bee	Surroundings	On a mission

"My Granny"	Rows of Roses	One perfect rose

Just opening	Stunning	His gift!

SILVERMINE DAM August,2006

Releasing Tadpoles	Releasing Frogs	Our frog	Thieving Francolins

Spring blooms	Indigenous Fynbos	Tamed Francolin

Feeding Talapia	Resting	Reflecting

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SPRING DAY 1.10.2006

Spring has arrived in the Southern Hemisphere and here in the Western Cape we have a once a year phenomenon where our semi desert springs into bloom. Take a look...

Colours!	Table Mountain	Gorgeous

White carpet	Helmeted Guinea Fowl	All the flowers!

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GROOT CONSTANTIA, September 2006

Karen Andreola says: "A Picnic, any place, any time!" Being our school holidays and a delightful spring day we headed to a local wine farm to picnic. The children had a wonderful time on the grassy slopes.

Boys and boulders	The spring vines	Nasturtiums, lovely!

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LISA'S FARM, November 2006

When we can't spend a day in the open we try and make time to catch a little time on a friend's farm to note the changes in that environment.

Arum Lily	Journalling	Journalling	Little Ducklings

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SILVERMINE DAM, November 2006

We love returning to the same natural spot many times through the year to watch the seasonal changes as they come.

Boys fishing	Field Mouse	Telapia to release

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HERMANUS, November 2006

We visit Hermanus every year to see the Southern Right Whales that come to calve in Walker Bay. We always make time for some beach play.

Looking for whales	Broken shells	Mermaids Purse

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