THE LOGBOOK
UNLEASHING THE WONDER: NURTURING CHILDREN'S CONNECTION WITH NATURE
In our quest to preserve and protect our natural spaces, we have unintentionally erected barriers that hinder children from developing a deep and meaningful relationship with the natural world. The...
FUN FUNGI: HOW TO MAKE MUSHROOM SPORE PRINTS WITH YOUR KIDS
Making spore prints with mushrooms is an engaging and hands-on activity that provides a wonderful opportunity for children and families to explore the fascinating world of fungi. By following these...
SETTING UP A ROTTING LOG COMMUNITY FOR SCIENCE
Rotting logs can be a treasure trove of biodiversity, with various creatures calling them home. Setting up a rotting log community is a great way to introduce children to the...
FORAGING FOR COMMON WILD VIOLETS AND MAKING VIOLET SYRUP
Spring is the perfect time to explore the outdoors and discover the many treasures nature has to offer. One of the most beautiful and useful plants you can find is...
MAKE A WINTER SOLSTICE LANTERN
Many people celebrate the return of the sun on the Winter Solstice and choose to do what's considered a lantern walk on the longest night of the year! Before we...
WHY DOES ACCESS TO NATURE MATTER?
Simply put, in order to love nature, we need to know it. Giving families both the knowledge and the nudge to explore with confidence is of the utmost importance. Richard...
HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN WORMERY
In New England, spring is underway! For us, that usually means lots of mud (did you know that we have a fifth season that we fondly call mud season? Haha!) ...