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Week 7 Nuthatches, Tuesday & Thursday: Mysterious Porcupines
Welcome back to preschool! We hope the Nuthatches and their families had a nice break. This week,...
Week 6 Chickadees, Tuesday & Thursday: Wild Weasels!
Ernie the Ermine, quickly-evolving porcupines and a hidden treat. Week 6 sure was a wild one for...
Week 6: Monday, Wednesday – Sunlight and Snow Trails
Sunlight poured into the woods at 4-H acres, shining on the two-foot thick blanket of snow that...
Week 6 Nuthatches, Tuesday &Thursday: Friendly Fishers and Fantastic Fires
This week we are saying goodbye to our wonderful instructor Will, who is off to finish college. We...
Week 5 Chickadees, Thursday: Swimming in Snow!
A big storm brought lots of snow to our area this week and even canceled prescool for three days!...
Week 5 Nuthatches, Thursday: Snow much fun!
First thing's first: bury Will!After three snow days in a row, the Nuthatches were ready to get...
Week 4 Chickadees, Tuesday: Rambunctious Raccoons!
A mysterious five-fingered track, a frozen creek and lots of sledding -- the Chickadees sure had...
Week 4: Monday, Wednesday – Sparkling Snow and Cold Temps!
The sun shone in the cloudless sky and sparkled on the fresh snow as our flocks gathered on Monday...
Week 4 Nuthatches, Tuesday: Raccoons (They’re Coming Out!)
Ready for an epic scavenger hunt? On Tuesday, the Nuthatches went on a quest. After making some...
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












