“MY
NATURE JOURNAL is a marvelous tool for discovering
nature. Informative, as well as fun, children will enjoy
using it!”
Joseph Cornell, Nature Educator
and Author of
Sharing Nature With Children
“MY NATURE JOURNAL
Is a wonderful beginning journal for budding young naturalists!
The activities are fun, creative, meaningful and simple
to do.”
Nicole Danielson
Children’s Program Coordinator
Audubon Naturalist Society
“Having taught elementary school
for 23 years, I know that teachers will use MY NATURE
JOURNAL with great success, since it offers the
perfect mix of information and activities. Families will
enjoy working together with this journal on family outings
and vacations -- how could any family take a trip without
it?”
David Neubacher, 5th Grade Teacher
U.S. EPA Honorary Environmental Ambassador
‘MY NATURE JOURNAL
is a wonderful blend of content and engagement that encourages
children to interact with nature. Its fun, interactive approach
and lively illustrations both focus children and slow down
their pace so that they can make their own connections to
the natural world. It provides a structured, personal and
enriching set of activities. It could be an effective companion
piece for outdoor schools, nature camps and teachers who
wish to use a more experiential, field based curriculum.”
Jennifer K. Anderson
Lecturer and Program Development Coordinator
Environmental Studies, University of California, Santa Cruz
“The cover illustration of MY
NATURE JOURNAL is incredibly beautiful and it made
me want to open the book. I like how you included a banana
slug on the cover. I really like banana slugs. The inside
illustrations are wonderful too and I like all the space
to draw or write about what you see. I think that most children
my age would be interested in this book.”
Claire Bullen, Age 10
5th Grader
“MY NATURE JOURNAL
Is a masterpiece incorporating nature awareness, observation,
listening, writing and creative skills in one keepsake journal.”
Pat Kinderman
Embracing the Child.com
“Combining solid scientific information
with ample space for thoughtful reflection and field notes,
MY NATURE JOURNAL is the perfect tool for
nurturing a child’s innate curiosity about the natural
world.”
Jennifer Rigby
Director, Acorn Naturalists
“MY NATURE JOURNAL
provides simple tools that can empower the young naturalist
to explore his or her individual relationship with nature.
The portable book provides a framework in which different
aspects of nature are explained. This framework aids in
developing observation, writing, sketching and nature appreciation
skills.”
Steven Melcher
President, American Nature Study Society
“There’s no substitute for
walking into the big back yard and experiencing creepy,
leafy, scaly, furry and slimy things. Sometimes a guide
can help us see more, understand better, respond more fully.
MY NATURE JOURNAL does that! It provides
some basic information and then goes on to develop the reader’s
observation skills and, best of all, invites imagination.”
Shirley Frederick
Elementary School Teacher, Naturalist, Parent & Writer
“MY NATURE JOURNAL
is enthralling in its simple but complete approach to enjoying
and learning about nature. For children of all ages either
at home or at school, the book includes great nature activities
for adults and children to do together. And MY NATURE JOURNAL
effortlessly combines reading, art, writing and science
throughout the nature explorations. Highly recommended for
parents, educators, homeschoolers and kids’ clubs
as a simple and enjoyable way to approach nature.”
Kathleen Kain, Ph.D
Science Author, Educator and Parent
“In MY NATURE JOURNAL,
Adrienne Olmstead has carved an imaginative and thoughtful
trail for young (and not so young) nature novices. Ms. Olmstead
guides us through creative explorations, and then shares
with us simple techniques for capturing our discoveries
forever in our first nature journal.”
Don Kleinfelder
Executive Director, Exploring New Horizons Outdoor School
“Knowing my children, MY
NATURE JOURNAL will become part of the ‘what
can I take with me in the van?’ assembly as they embark
on many expeditions during the year. A ‘natural’
selection for every parent and educator willing to take
youth on a close-to-home adventure for a delightful education
in conservation.”
Ann Marie Glaviano
Educator, Parent and Trustee of
Willowbrook Wildlife Center
“MY NATURE JOURNAL
is a terrific take-along on a family vacation -- an engaging
volume that encourages kids to think about the world around
them while simultaneously piquing their imaginations.”
Dorothy Jordon
Editor, Family Travel Times
"The interactive quality of this
publication makes it especially appropriate for a younger
audience, and many of the activities will be enhanced with
the aid of older friend, sibling or parent. The natural
history content is clearly written in a way that will really
connect with kids."
Rocky Rohwedder, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Environmental Studies and Planning
Sonoma State University, California
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