Years ago I illustrated the book, Wild Edible Plants of Western North America (Naturegraph: 1970),* written by my husband, D. R. Kirk. The project grew out of Boy Scout lessons on survival in the outdoors. As an adult Scouter, Don collected wild edible plant information to share with the troop. When a tipping point of […]
Nature Sketchbook. Part 1. Getting Started
Part 1. Getting Started The wonders of creation surround us. From small treasures of the garden—flowers, insects, birds, squirrels—to parks and grand landscapes, the diverse world of nature is prime subject matter for a Nature Sketchbook. Some hobbies, like collecting natural objects, are no longer possible for us. The world is too populated. Nature cannot […]
Book Review: The Road to Beaver Park. Part 2.
Sunshine Peak San Juan Mountains, CO Part 2. In my previous Blog you will find the first part of a Book Review by Sue Ready.* The photo of our rig parked alongside the San Miguel River shows our setup there. Part 2 of the Review continues here: During this time Janice developed her painting skills. […]