Sun Beam, Anyone?

Sophie and the kitties.

Today on my typical run I couldn't help but take a quick snap of this photo. The earth was damp from the storm last night and there was a refreshing smell that lingered all around this morning. It was also an equally beautiful morning for the animals around the farm.   The lastest additions are two ewes. They are so precious!
Camp is in full swing in a couple of more weeks. Full camp week this year will be June 25- 29, 2012, and we will offer camp days for several surrounding programs.

Spring Nature Hike Finds.....

Mayapple- a sure sign of spring- ripe fruit can be made into jelly and preserves- also used to treat small-cell carcinoma. These flowers are everywhere around the woods right about now.

Wild Comfey- "hound's tongue"- treatment of wounds, digestive disorders, and respiratory infections.

Lanceleaf Trillium- just love the name- it sounds like you've found something so beautiful and indeed it is!

Pennywort- one I have overlooked many times, probably due to its size- it is small - (about 2-3 inches)- little chlorophyll and is dependent on mycorrhizal fungi (decay).

March 2012

Brock, Dylan, and Hillary- Hello Spring!

Gretchen- pygmy goat

Buff Orpington chicks

Piggy



 Spring has definately sprung! Tennessee is feeling wonderful lately...unseasonable wonderful. I have observed lightning bugs already and Dogwoods are already in bloom. Today may have likely been what we call around here "Dogwood Winter".

Happy Dogwood Winter (from Hillary)

This post finds us in the process of tackling our "to do" list in order to make the final touches to our programs, clean up, and minor construction to the camp site. The days are edging closer to our camp days, and we are looking forward to a wonderful summer. I've posted a few pics of the day and some of our little additions ~ enjoy!

January 8, 2011- Winter Play Day!

One of our inspirations for Little Fenway

We traveled in the summer of 2011, to see this real Little Fenway owned by Mr. O'Connor. Video below of the beautiful field.

http://youtu.be/g8BnzzWe7xA
video

October 20, 2011 "John Dewey Day"

Our fall collection of leaves and such :)

One of the most famous philosophers of modern education; today was his birthday.
Interesting link to read over.




http://www.iep.utm.edu/dewey/

~New~ What nature teaches us!

The long day wanes: the slow moon climbs: the deep

Moans round with many voices. Come, my friends,

‘Tis not too late to seek a newer world.

- Alfred, Lord Tennyson

http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/article/20111009/GREEN01/110090306/Classroom-without-walls-Outdoor-education-an-old-concept-some-say-needs-grand-revival?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|FRONTPAGE|p


A great link on why children need outdoor experiences.



Richard Louv - on Education:

http://youtu.be/PY6fBRKPZKg