Let me start by reminding everyone that I am new at this. Although I have always loved nature the fruits of boreal forests and the arctic are very much alien to me. That being said in the era of the internet with even minimal knowledge I have been able to learn so much in such…

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One of my most delightful discoveries in learning to forage here in Alaska is Labrador Tea. Labrador Tea is a common beverage among the Athabascan and Inuit tribes of North America. The plant is widely associated with a variety of health benefits though there is no scientific proof. Regardless, the aromatic flavor of the tea…

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Catholic Homeschooling

As you probably already know I am a big fan of nature study for young kids in the homeschool curriculum. There are obviously many benefits that I have discussed in other posts about nature study. Kids learn not only scientific knowledge, but nature study can also improve communication and artistic skills. It teaches them patience…

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Sipping my rose hip tea I’ll now tell you all about those mysterious wild berries of Alaska that I found…… On my first walk in the woods here in Salcha I immediately noticed wild berries of Alaska with which I was unfamiliar. I made educated guesses on what they all are, but followed that up…

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Homeschool Nature Study

Nature Study is a critical part of our homeschool, but it’s a subject so many homeschoolers skip because they think it’s too complex or they simply get overwhelmed by unnecessary curricula. My three step process to easy homeschool nature study keeps things super simple. Think of it as the “glamper’s” version of nature study. Before…

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Homeschool Nature Study

Now that we are settled in our little cabin in Salcha, Alaska quarantining for two weeks I feel like it’s a perfect time to work on some nature study. Nature Study has been part of our homeschool for many years. My oldest– now graduated from college and working full time– used to quip that Nature…

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