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Continue reading →: The Value of Sitting Still: What You Notice After 20 Minutes in One SpotIn outdoor learning and bushcraft, pausing for stillness can lead to profound experiences. Initially challenging, sitting quietly allows nature to come alive, revealing details often overlooked. This practice fosters mindfulness and deeper connections to one’s surroundings, demonstrating the importance of observing without distractions for greater appreciation of the natural world.
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Continue reading →: The Tree Bumblebee: A Surprising Discovery on This Morning’s Dog WalkWalking the dog early in the morning can reveal unexpected surprises, such as finding a disturbed tree bumblebee nest. Despite being exposed to predators, these resilient pollinators continue their important role in pollination, demonstrating remarkable persistence. Tree bumblebees, identified by their distinct coloring, support biodiversity and food production in the…
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Continue reading →: Transforming Outdoor Resolutions into HabitsMany people make outdoor resolutions that fade by February due to unrealistic expectations. Bushcraft skills thrive through consistent habits rather than grand promises. Progress follows a seasonal approach, emphasizing observation and reflection, notably through journaling. Sustained practice fosters familiarity and confidence, moving beyond aesthetics to genuine skill development in nature.
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Continue reading →: Ancient Craft Techniques: Slate Arrowhead CreationRecently I was on a Scout Camp and one of the weekend’s most memorable highlights was instructing on a hands-on project that wove together wilderness know-how and the ingenious traditions of ancient peoples. Each Scout was tasked with crafting a slate arrowhead, an exercise that demanded patience, creativity, and a…
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Continue reading →: The croaking chorus of springA good sign that spring is on the way is when you hear the chorus of frogs in your pond. Counted 8 frogs sat in the plants and weed with a couple croaking away this afternoon. A large amount of frogspawn has also appeared. Although you can find forgspawn from…
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