Learn About Nature
Most topics below come from the end notes in Strolling Adventure — real facts about the sun, wildlife, and plants you can discover on a stroll through Yorktown, Virginia. One more note covers oyster reefs being restored in Virginia’s rivers.
The Sun over Yorktown BeachThe sun shines bright and warm, as it rises after dawn.Green Leaves on the TreesThe leaves on the trees are green; God made you and everything.Clouds and Kites at Yorktown BattlefieldClouds float in the sky; one day, you'll fly a kite so high.Squirrels at PlaySee squirrels play and run; they climb up trees — oh, what great fun!Birds That Sing — Northern CardinalHear birds sing their song; they sing to you as we stroll along.Honeybees Go Buzz BuzzHoneybees go BUZZ BUZZ; they work so hard making honey for us.Butterflies in FlightSee the butterflies; they spread their wings when they take flight.Pretty Flowers — Purple ConeflowersSee the pretty flowers; they grow and grow with April showers.Pinecones on the GroundFind pinecones on the ground; they grow on trees and then fall down.Friends Along the WayFriends along the way say, "How are you? Have a nice day."Oyster Reefs in the York RiverOyster reefs are being restored in the lower York River, beside Yorktown.