Thanksgiving Day Coastal Loop

“Happiness is the settling of the soul into its most appropriate spot.” ~ Aristotle

Last of Year: 4th Generation Monarch

‘Though we travel the world over, to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us or we find it not.’ ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

Community Mothers: My Wish For Every Mother

“We are all born of love. Love is our mother.” ~ Rumi

First of Year: 1st Generation Monarch

“Biodiversity starts in the distant past and it points toward the future.” ~ Frans Lanting

School Gardens (Overdue) Update: Let It Grow!

“I can’t imagine anything more important than air, water, soil, energy, and biodiversity. These are the things that keep us alive.” ~ David Suzuki

Missed Moments: A Whirlwind 2017 … In Forgotten Pictures

“Happiness is like a butterfly: the more you chase it, the more it will elude you. But if you turn your attention to other things, it will come and softly sit upon your shoulder.” ~ The Daily Crescent (1848)

Insect Investation: Monarchs and Swallowtails

Investation (noun) – 1. A harassing helpful or troublesome joyful invasion.

Minimally Maintained

Mish Mash Monday – May 2

After a year-long absence, Mish Mash Monday is back! I have to have some place to store all the great things I’ve discovered, rather than ‘working them into’ a regular post. As there is usually other media embedded, MMM will require a click away to the blog. Sorry, email readers.

As a general rule they will stick to DirtNKids’ regular Categories and Tags, including Gardening, Birding, Nature, and (naturally) Veganism. Whatever it is, connecting with our planet and a better future in it is important to us. Perhaps it is for you as well. Enjoy!

~ Shannon @ DirtNKids Blog