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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...
Week 4 Nuthatches: Monday/Wednesday
The Nuthatches had an excited week filled with new songs, worms, stories and tapping into their...
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