LOVING HIS CREATION

I have been raising caterpillars for the last while.  Alas, no Monarchs, tis a bad year for them. You may want to read the article, on the disappearing Monarchs, in the Lancaster newspaper yesterday Aug 27 or 28, you can find it at Lancaster online too.  Lets hope they can make a comeback.  I have about 10 black swallowtails thanks to the James Strickler family and 5 (I gave away more than 30) Imperial moths, thanks to Tara Wright and children.  I also found 2 wildflowers than have yet to be identified.

unidentified wildflower 

unidentified wildflower

Black Swallowtail cats do not miss the little black an white one to the left of center

Imperial moth cats  - compare to the earlier blog - they have grown to almost 4 inches, soon to pupate

Here are some pics.

2013 NATURE CLUB

Below are some pics from our 4th annual nature club.  Pics by Myron Hostetter.

John Knisley shared about his recent trip to Rocky Mountain Bear Country
and had opening devotions for us.

A very nice group of young and "old"

All enjoyed "Nature Walk" the giant board game

more children play "Nature Walk" while others participate in show and tell

Don brings more butterflies for the butterfly house

and Molly Sauder.