October Nature Calendar
“I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.”
L. M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables
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October Pictures, Books, and Nature Calendar
A Few Books I’m Reading in October
Becoming Free Indeed– My Story of Disentangling Faith from Fear (On a personal note, this book is very relatable to my own life in leaving faith rooted in legalism.)
The Saviour of the World – Vol. 3: The Kingdom of Heaven, Charlotte Mason
The Unsettling of America: Culture & Agriculture
Celebrating Biblical Feasts: In Your Home or Church
October Nature Calendar
I’m getting so many emails about our calendars from all over the world! I’m so pleased to see and hear about libraries, school programs, and private homeschools using our calendars.
Also, my southern hemisphere friends have asked for specific calendars for their climate, and I believe I can start those in the New Year. 😊
This month’s calendar is slightly different than our other calendars. As we advance, The Handbook of Nature Study will have more influence on the calendars, and each calendar date will include a page number reference to use for further study (except on Fridays).
The Handbook of Nature Study is available in the Public Domain, but if possible I recommend the printed book for easier reference. The book is over 887 pages long. For the moms I talked to in Africa this week who have difficulty receiving packages in their villages, use this online version. HERE
Here’s the link to the public domain version
Here’s the link to the printed book
References this Month:
Book: Outdoor Secrets, Margaret P. Boyle. The two stories referenced in the calendar:
Outdoor Secrets in the Public Domain HERE
- The Uninvited Guest (Earthworm study)
- What the Goldenrod Did
PS: (sappy story) The story in Outdoor Secrets, The Century Plant’s Wish, made me cry the first time I read it. 😅
Video about crows : The American Crow
October Scientist: Benjamin Franklin
Book recommendations:
The Amazing Life of Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin: Live Wire (Heroes of History)
Nature Study Specimen for October:
Honeycomb (date: October 25th lesson: The Honeycomb)
Feathers (date: October 21st lesson: Feathers as Clothing)
Autumn 2023 -Seasonal Publication for Home Culture
Beautiful images created by Alissa Hansen. Image Credit: Stone Cottage Studio
The Autumn 2023 publication is available!
RECIPES: (curriculum)
❤ Homemade Pumpkin Puree
❤Vegan Moon Milk
❤ Einkorn Pumpkin Muffins
❤Homemade Apple Cider Vinegar with the Mother
❤My Favorite (Jenny) Autumnal Tonic
ARTICLES: *Habit Training in the Early Years *Nature Study When it’s Cold Outside *Establishing Quiet Time *Autumn Atmosphere in the Home
CRAFTS: *Chamomile Bath Salts *Leaf Etchings *Beeswax Cast Iron Conditioner
Once you purchase the autumn publication, all seasonal calendars and additional nature studies will be added to your dashboard throughout the season.