Sheltering-in-place has forced me to slow down, relax, and better enjoy my home environment. Given the choice, I can clean out the clutter (ugh), or spend time in my yard planting native plants for the birds and flowers for the hummingbirds and me (yea)! Guess what choice I made? Bonus: I’ve made lot’s of birdie…
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Birding in My Yard
During this time of social distancing and spending pretty much all my time time at home, I’ve been happily noticing more birds than ever before. I am fortunate to live in a place that, even though it is urban, is next to a greenbelt with plenty of trees and shrubs providing habitat for a variety…
I Love Writing Children’s Books
Passionate about sharing my love of curiosity, creativity and exploration, I started writing books for children in 2012, both fiction and nonfiction. Two are in five languages! I have more children’s books on the way, please bookmark my website: kellylenihanbooks.com or sign up for my mailing list to see what’s new. You can always find…
Family-Friendly Backyard Nature Projects
With schools closed for the remainder of the year, a few family-friendly backyard nature projects might be the perfect way to get outside, enjoy spring weather, and open your child’s eyes to the world of nature and it’s many wonders. Following are a few activities to get you started: If you and/or your kids tackle…
Bird Therapy
Spring migration is underway and many of us are homebound. How do we respond? Bird therapy! In these unsettled times, connecting with the steady rhythms of the natural world feels more important than ever. After all, studies have consistently shown that being outdoors can improve our mental health. But for many of us, the options are…
Spring Fling Contest Entry: My Black Rubber Boots
The Challenge: Find a gif and write a spring-inspired story. My Black Rubber Boots Haiku by Kelly Lenihan My black rubber boots Are good for exploring When it is wet out. Shivering with cold Small wet bird shimmies and shakes Water drops spraying. Flowers in spring rain Glistening with drips and drops Bending from the…
Butterfly Gardens
Many butterflies and moths are declining BUT by planting the right flowers you can help them out! Download a FREE guide and get more information and ideas here, http://wildaboutgardens.org.uk #WildAboutGardens
Coming Soon! Backyard Birds of Puget Sound
FIELD GUIDE FOR BUDDING BIRDERS Of all the animals, our winged friends are the easiest to find and enjoy year-round. To help budding naturalists get started on this exciting hobby, Backyard Birds of Puget Sound is an easy-to-read, fact-filled introduction to 70 of the most common backyard birds — from tiny jewel-colored hummingbirds to large…
Celebrate Book Giving Day With Me!
Leaving books around town for littles to discover is my favorite way of gifting books. In celebration of International Book Giving Day (Feb. 14th), I’m leaving copies of my children’s picture books in two nearby Little Free Libraries. International Book Giving Day, launched in 2012, is celebrated by people in over 44 countries. 100% volunteer, the…
Blissfully Bookish Author Interview
Author Kelly Lenihan was interviewed by Lydia Lukidis of Blissfully Bookish. Check out the interview here! Kelly starts by introducing her new picture book, Adventures of Pig and Mouse: An Unusual Friendship, then delves into her writing process by answering the following questions. Can you describe the journey to publication for this book? Where did you…
