Joyful Reads & Finds for the Weekend, Vol. 56

Before I dive into this weekend's round-up, I'd like to say a quick but heartfelt "thank you!" to everybody who already signed up for my July nature photography course. It's my biggest group yet, hailing from four countries, three continents, thirteen states, and still counting! (Feeling grateful and relieved--whenever I open enrollment for an e-course, I can't help feeling a twinge of panic!)

Now, here are just a few of my favorite finds this week--enjoy and kindly share them:

The Fox Who Came to Dinner

What happens when you stop eating pesticides and switch to organic food?

I gave up Nutella because palm oil is destroying rainforests and the animals who live there. But here's some VERY good news from Chocolate Covered Katie: A recipe for homemade Nutella. (P.S. It's dairy-free and vegan!)

I've written about "my happy place" a few times before, so this post really hit home for me: Do you carry a special outdoor place in your heart?

And finally, this is simply beautiful: Dare to be naive!

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Join me in July: My online photography course, How to Take Better Photos of Nature and the World Around You begins in less than four weeks! No fancy camera is necessary (you can even use your smart phone). Ready to take better pictures? Let's go!

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