Vernal Pools
Pool growing Wind blowing Bullfrog croaking Rain soaking Obligates breeding Dragonflies feeding Peepers peeping Ribbon snake creeping Egg...
Perseverance
The rushing water was the only sound I could hear as I stood on a bridge overlooking the sculptured rocks geologic area. On both sides, I...
The Hiking Club
A friend of mine who lives in Minnesota recently shared with me that she is part of a State Parks Hiking Club. I thought it was a group...
Are you prepared?
To view the Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024? Viewing a solar eclipse, especially a total solar eclipse is an amazing experience, but the...
A Ring around the Sun
I was fortunate enough to experience the Total Solar Eclipse of 2017 in Tennessee with many friends. It took place in the middle of a hot...
Blue Glow
This past week I went to Ice Castles in Woodstock with my brother and nephews. The "castle" was made out of millions of icicles. There...
Cultivate Joy
The past few years have seemed like one challenge after another, one disappointment after another. I'm not alone in this. I've heard from...
Bring Your Students Outdoors This Winter
Getting students outside during winter isn't as hard as you might think. Once there is snow on the ground, most elementary students at...
Tangles of Love
As I was scrolling through my Facebook feed, I noticed a picture and question from someone I knew from my Student Conservation...
The Importance of Place
Recently, I was reminded how important place-based learning or education (PBE) is for students to make meaningful connections within...
