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natashazimmers.bsky.social
Picture Book Writer (TINY HIKER- Orca Book Publishers 2026) Nature Adventurer Outdoor Educator Teacher https://linktr.ee/natashazimmers
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One of my favourite things is spotting books from people I "know"in small book shops. Here's Maybe a Whale by @kirstenpendreigh.bsky.social and @crystalsmithart.bsky.social in the book store in Whistler, BC.

My chaos gardening is beginning to show signs of success! I'm pretty sure it ticked this bulb into a mole hill.

Today we played with mini aquifers. It was super fun! Thanks so much to The Groundwater Foundation for providing these amazing kits.

I love this snowdrop so much!

I can't wait to read about Mini's Perfect Diamond by @thesusankam.bsky.social and illustrated by the amazing Devika Oza!

I'm collecting resources for our next Forests School unit and this book on birding is my new favorite. It is wonderfully inviting and makes birding feel accessible to anyone. You don't have to wait until your 40s to fall in love with birding!

We snuck in a short visit to see Herman after the Washington Alternative Learning Association conference.

Last fall I did some anxiety shopping and preordered bulbs. Then I bought more bulbs. And more bulbs. I'm not a great gardener. And squirrels stole some. But my first snowdrop is up today and I needed that!

Aww puppy

More solo exploration. Not many lighthouses still let you climb up, and many don't still have their original lenses, so this was special!

Mom vacation to the frozen beach.

If you see this, quote post with a beach picture from your gallery.

Eagle of the day.

It was gorgeous out today for our estuary field trip.

My hoodie. I'm going to wear it a lot. My students are watching and I want them to know exactly how I feel. I need some more anti-racsict wear too.

There was great hair ice this morning.

Cutest snow person!

Reforestation can start at home! I'm excited for this spring to bring all the native seeds I planted to life!

Snow day fun.

Snow day puppy

Snow in the mountains!

This thread 🧵 on tariffs is beautifully simplified, and I appreciate that.

What's up? Fluffy butt. Puppy's first snow provides some distraction from... All the things.

@katelynaronson.bsky.social we had so much fun using PooDunnit at Forest School. The Poo-seum turned out fantastic and we love Stephanie Laberis' illustrations so much!

It's been chilly and I'm having a tough time getting this little guy enough exercise before school, but at least my mornings are full of floppy ears and puppy cuteness.

We had a guest presenter for photography this morning and took photos from a variety of perspectives this morning ❤️

This fluffy baby had a lovely hike today. Now I'm trapped by puppy snuggles and cannot load the dishwasher. Darn.

Beach puppy!

Teenages think crunching puddles is still fun.

@deirdrelaide.bsky.social thinking of you and I hope you're staying safe! That storm sounds scary!

Forest composition. The world is still beautiful and worth protecting, and so are you. (🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ and other folks who have been made more vulnerable but I don't know what emojis to use)

Hey #kidlit illustrators, I'm looking for an artist who can conjure hilariously expressive animals with commercial appeal for a character-driven picture book that's packed with dialogue and action. Respond here with images and a link to your folio. Please no DMs. Agents are welcome to email. 💙❤️

The evening sky and my neighbour's roofline.

Frosty morning views.

Puppies grow up very fast!

I got inkcap!