They stand there, limbs outstretched, leaves rustling in the wind. They don’t seem to do much, nor do they seem to change much. They are part of that green smear that forms the backdrop of our everyday lives. They are just there. Trees. We don’t really think about...
How do we raise engaged and concerned citizens in our community? How can we teach children to care for each other and the land and water we share? The Pathway to Stewardship & Kinship is a community-based strategy that attempts to answer these important questions....
“The healthiest food,” wrote author Wendell Berry, “is the shortest distance from the earth to your mouth.” Often, the food we serve to our children is a long way from the earth – perhaps even thousands of miles away. Take your typical soup. The vegetables and fruit...
Here in cottage country, watching for backyard wildlife is something we all love to do. If you would like to attract more critters within eyeshot, here are some nutritious snacks that will look not only look nice on your trees but will attract a range of birds and...
Like clockwork each year, we are greeted with the breathtaking sight of a flock of Canada geese winging their way southward in their characteristic “V” formation. There are actually some wonderful lessons geese can teach us about working together as a team. Here are...
A Year-Round Guide to Outdoor Learning by Jacob Rodenburg & Drew Monkman The average child can identify over 1000 corporate logos, but only 10 native plants or animals—a telling indictment of our modern disconnection from nature. Soaring levels of obesity, high...
