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Week 9 Chickadees: Stories and Scavenger Hunts!
This week the Chickadees embarked on an epic scavenger hunt that led to some interesting items....
Nuthatches Week 8: Fairies and Creek Play
At the end of last week, the Chickadee flock set up an obstacle course for the Nuthatches. On...
Week 8 Chickadees: Fairies and Fun!
Summer-like weather, a mysterious note from the forest fairies, and a party -- this sure was fun...
Week 7 Nuthatches: Ancestry, Fire and Scouting
We received a lot of rain at 4-H Acres over the past week or so. The Nuthatches installed a rain...
Weeks 5-7 Recap, Chickadees: Spring has Sprung!
Rainy days, mud puddles, baby plants and animals -- the Chickadees welcomed spring with big...
Week 5: Nuthatches, robins and more
The Nuthatches enjoy playing the "all in" game, where an instructor sneaks away and hides before...
Week 5 Nuthatches, Tuesday/Thursday: Sun and Rain
It really felt like spring this week! We enjoyed learning about robins, the perfect spring animal....
Week 3 Nuthatches: Monday/Wednesday – Ruffed Grouse and exploring!
Chilly weather and a little rain didn’t stop the Nuthatches from having a fun Monday back after break!
Week 4 Chickadees: Wiggly Worms!
This week the Chickadees learned about an invertebrate they love to find hiding under logs and in...
In The News
Forest Preschools
How forest schools boost children's immune systems
BBC – Future Planet | Health
By Erika Benke | 31st October 2023
Outdoor Preschool Gaining Momentum
Washington Post
By Jackie Mader | May 2023