Inspired by Ticia's idea to collate all my Native American Posts in one place, I thought I would tidy up my blog a bit and create posts which did the same for other topics. In anticipation of our next nature study which will be a one year study of the nature in our garden, I…
Category: Nature Study – Tree: Ash
One Year Pond Study: Week 44 – Winter Ash Tree Study
I'm really enjoying these last visits to the pond. Looking back over the year, especially over the seasonal activities we have done, it is satisfying to have a visual record of the changes that have occurred. This post is a quick photo collage looking back on all four seasons of the Ash tree: I can…
One Year Pond Study: Week 34 – Autumn Tree Study
Here is our pond this week: This week we did a quick tree study on our chosen tree: the Ash. To call it a tree study is a stretch, but I took some photos for us to at least compare them to the other two seasons we've studied. Here is the Ash tree in Spring, where you…
The Ash Tree in the Summer {Pond Study – Week 18}
In week 18 of the one-year pond study, the focus is on the Ash tree's summer transformation. The children observe the shift from spring flowers to lush foliage, engaging in hands-on learning by examining leaves and practicing botanical vocabulary. They discuss the tree's seasonal changes and anticipate future observations in autumn.
Ash Trees and Lichen {Pond Study: Week 9}
This post discusses the significance of UK ash trees and the lichens they support, emphasizing their role in biodiversity. It highlights the threat of ash dieback, caused by a fungal disease, endangering both ash trees and over 500 lichen species associated with them. Conservation efforts are underway to preserve these valuable ecosystems.
Pond Study: Ash Tree Study {Week 3}
This post journals the third week of our one year pond study in which we begin our study on the Ash tree. We will be keeping an eye on this tree for the whole 12 months, so do check back. It was wet and overcast this week at the pond Catch Up! If you've missed…