We’ve been slowly working on our spring nature table and finally have a few pics of it. Nature tables are common in waldorf education, and though we aren’t officially doing any kind of schooling, yet, it’s something that we are very interested in and a great way to get in tune with nature. Our table will evolve with the seasons to reflect what’s going on in the world around us. Now, I realize that Houston only has two seasons: summer and christmas, but we do what we can. 
About the table: We are growing some wheat grass that I sprouted from organic wheat berries. Another thing that we included were wooden figures from Buntspechte. We will be collecting them over the years and started off with animals that were very familiar to Aidan. The card with the elf & shamrocks is a St.Patrick’s day card from his Nana. It is adorable and there were some carrot seeds inside for us to plant! Aidan will also be free to add whatever he would like as the season progresses. In fact, we may grab some azaleas from the yard to add tomorrow.
Aidan loves birds. He always points them out.
We see ducks every day when we take a stroll around the lake in our neighborhood.
Rabbits are also seen frequently in our neighborhood. We don’t get to see deer very often, but isn’t he adorable?
Spring nature table 2009… in progress.
i love your nature table especially the suck. where did you get the amazing duck?
This is so beautiful — I love your bright, cheerful colors and your sweet little animals!
ooohhh i love this.
Thanks!
The animals are from a company called, buntspechte. You can buy them at http://www.thepuppenstube.com. She has a deal for 10% off right now with the code March.
Hi I love your blog – I feel the need to leave more than one comment so I hope you don’t mind?
Anyway this Nature Table idea fascinates me, I will have to look into it a bit more. I really feel like I need one in my house – I wonder if that will be weird because we don’t have kids? Maybe the dogs and cats would enjoy it with me!
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Kris
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You should definitely do the nature table, kids or not. It’s fun and soothing for the soul imo. Ours has been a bit dismantled at the moment, but I want to update it soon.
Love your Spring!!
The wheat grass is an awesome idea!!!