outdoor education
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The Journey of the Earth: Explaining the Solstice
The first day of winter in the Northern Hemisphere is marked by the winter solstice, which occurs on Sunday, December 21, 2025. But, what is a solstice, anyway? I offer an explainer and some fun activities to science it up… Continue reading
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Game: Winter’s Web
Winter’s Web is your chance to step inside the magic of a spider’s web. With ropes stretched between trees like giant silver threads, you and your kids become nimble ninjas, slipping and sliding, ducking and twirling, trying not to brush… Continue reading
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The Power of Play
Navigating free play is a critical step in childhood development. For young people, play isn’t separate from learning: it is learning. Play is found in nearly every species across the animal kingdom. You know this from watching your puppy chase… Continue reading
The Mindful Naturalist 