After working with plastics for many months, it is a great relief to be outside exploring the natural world. My daughter, Eve, and I lead nature journaling activities for children at the Unitarian Universalist in Amherst, New York.  The church owns a large tract of protected land known as the Waterhouse Ecology Center.  We all enjoy exploring the trails and then coming back inside the church to study and draw what we have found. I am thrilled at the kids' energy and ability to make 
great discoveries!