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Week 4 Nuthatches: Celebrating the Earth
The Nuthatches had to use fire to stay warm this week! Maybe Spring is feeling a little shy...Even...
Week 3 Nuthatches, Tuesday/Thursday: Great Grouse and Growing Things
Did you know that the ruffed grouse puts out special bristles on its feet in the winter to help it...
Week 2 Chickadees: Signs of Spring and Bird Wings
This week the Chickadees experienced all kinds of weather -- warm sunshine, blue skies and even...
Week 2 Nuthatches, Monday and Wednesday
This week, we embodied how nuthatches live, had lots of fun and tapped into our senses!We had a...
Week 2 Nuthatches, Tuesday and Thursday: Settling In and Branching Out
Welcome to the second week of Spring, Nuthatch families!This week the Nuthatches started to get...
Week 1 Chickadees: Hello Spring!
This week we welcomed spring, warmer weather and new and returning Chickadees! (Click the arrows...
Week 1 Nuthatches: Warm Welcomes
Welcome, Spring! Welcome, Nuthatches and Nuthatch families! This week the Nuthatches embraced the...
Week 10 Chickadees, Tuesday: Migrating Geese!
Our last Tuesday of the winter session included an epic wander, a very silly story and lots of...
Week 10: Monday, Wednesday – the Changing of the Seasons
This week, the last sheets of ice froze on the banks of the creek and one last winter chill filled...
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