-Explore-
All the wonders of nature are with us.
Follow Soul'd Life each month to learn about the many different flora, fauna, and fragments; that can be found in our backyard barrier island of the Outer Banks.
Share with us your' magical discoveries found in your backyard, wherever you may be from. So we can all learn something and be inspired to go outside in search of nature's hidden treasures.
Create stories, pictures, songs, and written observations, as we uncover these mysterious rocks, plants, and enchanting creatures we share the earth with.
Together let's all create art to raise awareness for wildlife conservation.
-Flora-
Is all of the plant life present in a particular region or time.
Iris Flowering Plant-
Iris comes directly from the Greek word Iris, which means "rainbow." Iris was the name of the goddess of the rainbow, according to Greek Mythology.
Irises have six petals, and the petals can be white, yellow, pink, red, blue, purple, brown, or even black. All irises have upright petals and fall petals that hang down below.
Photo By: Cindy Rich
-Fauna-
Is all of the animals life present in a particular region or time.
Baby Rabbits-
Adorable creatures, also known as bunnies these rabbits love to perform an athletic leap, known as a ‘binky‘, when they’re happy, performing twists and kicks in mid air! Rabbits are amazing athletes, they can jump as high as 90 centimeters in one leap, and like cats, happy rabbits purr when they’re content and relaxed. Head out doors to see if you can find signs of happy bunnies in your backyard.
-Fragments-
Is all of the rocks, minerals, and fossils present in a particular
region or time.
Flower Agate-
No stronger flower you will find then I. Forever encoded into crystalized shades of pink, peach,and orange, my flowers will never fade, wilt or die. I have gathered many different minerals including manganese oxides, hydrated silica, stalactite, and many more from my surroundings here in Madagascar in order to create the look of flowers all over my surface. Unlike some of my brothers and sisters who like to create one solid crystal I have created many tiny fibers and crystals all clustered together tightly transforming my appearance to look like flowers blooming. This is how I received the beautiful name “Flower Agate”.
Minyka of Travelers Moon
Shamrock-
The word shamrock originated from the Old Irish “seamróg,” which means “little clover.”
The Oxalis plant is a member of the wood sorrel family.
Shamrocks and Oxalis have three leaves but are from different plant families. Shamrock's leaves and flowers are shaped differently with having heart shaped leaves and Oxalis leaves are triangle shaped with various colors.
True shamrocks are members of the clover family Trifolium repens.
River Otter-
Along the Outer Banks otters are often seen dining with their favorite foods of crabs, turtles, crayfish, frogs, fish which makes for a perfect treat in observation. Otters move easily through water, powered by a muscular tail and webbed feet. They also move well on land, and love to play under the warm summer sun.
Ocean Jasper-
Come with me to the shoreline of the Indian Ocean to a place called Madagascar, as I tell of my origin and the secrets I behold. Long ago I was collected at low tide as I caught the eyes of two gentlemen Paul Obeniche and Eugene Muller. You see I am stunning and beautiful, resembling the ocean with my colors of blue and green. I have captivated many who become lost as they gaze upon my spherical patterning created from a mineral called chalcedony. I have heard people over the years say how I remind them of the ocean with my banding agates and clear quartz druses that have the capacity to transmit light. I have come to believe this is the meaning behind the honored name that was gifted onto me “Ocean Jasper.”
Minyka of Travelers Moon
