Natasha Zimmers
Why is Old Growth Important?
If you haven't had the pleasure of visiting the northwest coast of North America, you might not know why people are so upset at the...
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Natasha Zimmers
May 29, 20212 min read
Fairy Creek
If you aren't from British Columbia, Canada, you might not be familiar with controversy around the logging operation in the Fairy Creek...
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Natasha Zimmers
May 10, 20212 min read
Caddisfly Larvae Project
Have you ever heard of a caddisfly? If you've ever gone wading in a stream, you might have spotted their larvae, crawling around,...
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Natasha Zimmers
Mar 22, 20212 min read
My Jasper June - Book Review
I have been reading a fair bit of Middle Grade level fiction. It serves a double purpose. I can vet stories for using with my students,...
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Natasha Zimmers
Mar 4, 20211 min read
The Salish Sea - 50 Precious Words 2021
I love the opportunity to stretch my skills when writing within the rules of a contest. This one was really fun - Tell a whole story in...
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Natasha Zimmers
Jan 3, 20211 min read
Otters by the Salish Sea
On a chilly December morning, I was treated to an especially gorgeous sunrise. But better than the sunrise, I got to see something...
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Natasha Zimmers
Dec 7, 20202 min read
The Christmas Owl
It's beginning to look a lot like... Time to do a contest! Thanks to Susanna Hill for putting on another fun contest. It needs to be: - A...
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Natasha Zimmers
Oct 28, 20202 min read
Hide and Go Shriek - A Halloweensie Story
This story is my entry to Susanna Lenard Hill's Halloweensie Contest. The challenge is to write a story in 100 words or fewer including a...
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Natasha Zimmers
Sep 30, 20202 min read
Wax Dipping Leaves
Have you ever left out in the rain, and it got too wet. Wet leaves start to decompose, which is good in nature, but not so good if you...
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Natasha Zimmers
Sep 7, 20202 min read
Reflections from March to September 2020
When cherry blossoms made snow drifts and frost still turned the morning grass sparkling white, we paused. We stopped. We gathered our...
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Natasha Zimmers
Jul 22, 20202 min read
Terrific Talus - Exploring the Alpine
When writing nonfiction or informational fiction, research is part of the game. And I think it's wonderful fun. Each question leads to...
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