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A NATURE JOURNALING MAGAZINE FOR KIDS AUG 2021
SUMMER NIGHTS
WILD FLOWERS
What comes out at night during the summer?
What makes them so special?
THE JUNIOR JOURNALER OF THE MONTH Raybonto
TABLE OF CONTENTS Note to Mamas and Papas What is nature journaling? New skill for your journal
Tool of the month
Wild flowers Journal prompt
Let’s draw a landscape Southern summer nights
JJof the month
Journal share
New skill…Diagrams! This month we will talk about Diagrams! What is a diagram and why is it something we should include in our journals? A diagram is a simple drawing that shows a lot of things. It can show how something works or what something looks like. Diagrams are a great way to show what the inside of something looks like. Drawing diagrams are easy! All you have to do is draw something then you add words that explain what each part is or what each thing does. I love to add diagrams to my journal page. I feel like diagrams help me understand what's going on underneath the surface even if I don’t know what's really happening. Diagrams are important to include because they help us understand more and they can also get us thinking.
This months journal prompt is on diagrams. I encourage you to go out in nature and find something interesting then find a way to create a diagram off of it.
W I L D F L O W E R S
Soon it will be time for the wildflowers to leave. I want to encourage you today to take a closer look at wildflowers. Where do they grow? What butterflies and bugs come to certain flowers? How is each flower different? Why are wildflowers important? Wildflowers can be important because they are a home to tiny creatures and they help with the soil. Take a closer look at wild flowers and look beyond their beauty before they are gone as the weather changes.
LETS DRAW A LANDSCAPE! This is the landscape we will be drawing.
First we will sketch out the landscape.This drawing will be fast and messy no need to make it perfect. Look for the shapes in the landscape.
I like to sketch from the background forward. It helps me keep my drawing more organized.
I now start working my way up to the top. Don’t add too many details this far away. Because in real life we wouldn’t see those details.
Now that we are to the front of our drawing we can now add some of the details we would see. I added some of the flowers. Along with clearer rocks.
I like to add people in my nature journal. So let’s add my little sister Willow.
I forgot to draw the clouds so let’s add them. Look at those happy little clouds.
Now I have my landscape! I would love to see your landscapes email them to me at: jjnaturemag@gmail.com
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A place often changes when the sun goes down. Different types of animals and insects come out of their homes where they had been waiting all day long. Often, you can hear sounds alive with nature when the sun sinks down below the horizon.
Fireflies ( lighting bugs ) Not at all related to flies like their name implies, fireflies are actually soft-bodied beetles. These beetles have a flattened, dark brown or black body that is often marked with orange or yellow.
During summer nights, these little insects can fill your yard with their twinkling lights. Each species of fireflies produces a diffrent pattern of light flashing.
Have you ever wondered why fireflies produce a light? Male fireflies flash their light in order to attract female fireflies or sometimes prey. They create a "cold light" with no ultraviolet or infractured frequencies. Their light may be colored yellow, green, and or pale red.
Nocturnal Owls While some owls are out during the day, other owls are out by night. These types of owls are nocturnal. Two popular nocturnal owls from the south are the Eastern Screech Owl and the Long-Eared Owl. i. The Eastern Screech Owl is a mottled owl with feathers that tend to be grey or brown mixed with white. They are known to be seen around forests, near suburban spaces, and in the wet lands. Their diet often consits of rats, squirrels, rabbits, and skunks. ii. The Long-Eared Owl is an owl that is rather large. This particular owl is known for it's massive size with a wingspan that can reach up to three feet! These large birds won't think twice about taking over another owl's nest. With its fun songs and stunning air displays, these owls will stop at nothing to find itself a mate. They enjoy dense cover and brush because it generally houses plenty of small prey that they can scoop up and eat. These birds are known for their nocturnal activaties and will be generally be hidden away completely during the day.
Other Nocturnal Animals There are numerous other animals that appear at night in the south. Sometimes, you might even see the same animals during the day and night. Some other animals that appear at night include moths, foxes, bats, skunks, armadillos, raccoons, and cougars.
The south comes alive with different animals and insects every night. Hopefully, you have the chance to see nature change before your very eyes after the sun sets.
JJ OF THE MONTH! Raybonto
What is the nature like around you? I live in a city. There are a few parks around with urban gardens and playgrounds. Some of them are good for pigeons, some are great for herons, ducks, and squirrels.
Why do you nature journal? I love drawing. Also, its fun to write observations and suprises. I like the idea of transforming the pictures into diagrams and also jotting down any questions that may or may not be answered later on. Overall, it is a very fun process that I really enjoy. I also think that the possibilities are endless. What advice would you give kids just starting to nature journal? I would advise to keep the suplies light when exploring out in nature, and ensuring that they are easily accessible. It is not about the pretty picture but more about the observation. Be sure to ask lots of questions. What do you want to be when you grow up? I want to be a birder bander, marine biologist, and a nature explorer.
What is your favorite thing to nature journal? My favorite subject is birds. I also enjoy nature journaling insects and sometimes the moon. What is the coolest thing you've seen in nature? Venus. Since I live in the city with a lot of light pollution, planets and stars are always a rare treat. I was equally excited when I spotted a kestrel in nature a beach, as that was the first raptor I had seen.
What is your favorite animal? My favorite animal is the hairy frogfish, though I didn’t have the opportunity to see it. I also love the Egyptian Goose, which I get to see quite often. What is your last favorite animal? I think fruit flies can be quite annoying and not my favorite.
If you want to be the next JJ of the month email me at jjnaturemagazine@ gmail.com
Journal Share! What is a journal share? A journal share is when we all come together and say one nice thing about each others journal page. What do you notice about these pages? Journal sharing is a good way to gather ideas for your own journals.
Aimery Burton Age 4 lives in: Australia
Great job with you observations Aimery! Did you have any questions on that interesting leaf you found? -Amaya
Bodin age 3
Lizzy age 5 I like your lettering Lizzy have you ever tried bubble letters? They are a fun thing to include in your journal. Amaya
What a wonderful nature journaling page Bodin! Did you enjoy painting the toad? I like how you used multiple colors for you toad.Amaya
Matthew Savchuh age 10
Good job including your meta data. Also I like your I notice. What else did you notice about that robin? -Amaya
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