A nature table is a collection of objects grouped together in a display to reflect the season of the year. There are many things that can be added to the table…play silks, flowers, moss, twigs, books, crafts, wool, etc. There is an emphasis on nature and the gifts that the season brings. The objects are meant to be played with by children and encourages them to explore their world for more gifts to add to the growing table.
With Spring in full swing, we are sure that many of you are adding small little gifts your Nature tables. With this in mind Rhythm of the Home would love to see what your Nature table looks like for Spring.
So, If you would like to share, just leave a comment here with a link and we will be compiling a post with photos of the nature tables from those in our community who would like to share.
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Here’s ours http://kellydahl.blogspot.com/2010/03/spring-nature-table.html. It’s our first. Hoping to add more to it throughout the spring. Can’t wait to see more inspiring tables.
I’ve been meaning to get one of these started. I can’t wait for more inspiration!
We plan to work on ours this week. I look forward to seeing others’ creations!
here are a few pics of our spring/easter nature table (or seasonal altar, as we call it). click here to enjoy. happy spring!
Hey there! Thanks for inviting me to join! Mine is here…
http://bluebirdbaby.typepad.com/bluebirdbaby/2010/03/spring-nature-table-and-baking-day.html#comment-6a00e54eeca829883401310feeaabb970c
Oh, I’m so glad you’re doing this! I’m eager to see the collection. Here’s mine:
http://inthepurplehouse.blogspot.com/2010/03/spring-in-basket-and-on-table.html
http://www.flickr.com/photos/paganites/4471010415/ Stuff doesn’t stay on it too long (21 month old toddler) but he is just starting to really understand what it’s for.
Look at the links to all of these beautiful nature tables. Ours is coming along. Much collecting over the weekend. I’ll send the link very soon.
Here is our table. http://granolagirl.typepad.com/granola_girl/2010/03/spring.html. I can’t wait to view the other tables and become inspired!
http://www.mamamoontime.com/2009/10/thoughts-on-nature-tables.html
Here is a link to a post I wrote about a mid-spring table back in October last year. Of course, we in Australia are now in Autumn so please forgive that this is something from the past!
Amber (MamaMoontime)
Here is a glimpse of what our nature table looks like today – may change it up for Easter.
Namaste!
here is a small bit of nature table on our dining table:: http://www.flickr.com/photos/22661510@N08/4473263419/
i enjoyed seeing all the other nature tables.
Here is ours, maybe the simplest ever? I just really wanted to get it started…
http://thekingsandi.wordpress.com/2010/03/24/all-in-a-days-play/ (last photo in the post)
I have posted a couple of photos of ours as part of my post today. Ours is always natural materials with things that trickle in with each of us. It is a blank slate today, a little odd given the Spring around us, but sour grass and other picked greens on last so long before the compost eats them!
Nicola
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Oop! I forgot the direct link!
http://whichname.blogspot.com/2010/03/inspired-internet-march-2010.html
Nicola
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This is our spring nature basket
http://sunnydaytodaymama.blogspot.com/2010/03/spring-nature-basket.html
and this is our spring nature book basket.
http://sunnydaytodaymama.blogspot.com/2010/03/spring-nature-book-basket-and-felix-and.html
I always love peeking at other people’s nature tables…thanks for the place to share!
Here is our table, which just got a little Spring cleaning for Easter http://stirringsandstories.blogspot.com/2010/03/going-going.html
ours is quite busy and colorful! it is here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/raezen/4456451244/
it will be fun to see them all together! thanks for including me.
Here is mine! I love it…thanks for the idea!
http://asmatteringoflaura.blogspot.com/2010/04/april-1st-spring-table-alert.html
We tried planting wheatgrass for our display, but sadly… I kill things. Ah, well.
http://amyetc.typepad.com/chocolateair/2010/04/chchchchanges.html
I was finally able to post pictures of our spring nature table today now that we’re back in town. Here’s ours: http://www.anartfamily.com/2010/04/good-friday.html
Compiling nature table pictures is a lovely idea! Here is a link to our current nature table: http://www.flickr.com/photos/goshyarnit/4504012899/
I saw this post last month and got sort of wistful for all the wonderful nature tables out there.
Well, finally, we have a nature table of our own.
It’s new. It’s still a little baby of a table. But it’s there. It’s ours.
http://borninjapan.net/2010/05/06/following-the-babe/
Thanks for showcasing so many others. I’m excited to watch ours develop!
our love for summer is heightened even more by our nature table…
http://bendingbirches2010.blogspot.com/2010/07/woolly-woollyand-bargain-festivity-tier.html