Series

143 articles
The Benefits of Urban Farming

The Benefits of Urban Farming

It seems as though Urban Farming is one of those things that more and more people are catching on to.  A few years ago, when I would talk to people in our community about our chickens and bees and all of the veggie beds we were building, more often than not I would be looked at either in confusion or…
March 12, 2014
2014 Goals and Aspirations

2014 Goals and Aspirations

The fall of 2013 brought about a couple of really big hiccups in my world and it is time for me to re-set my attention on my intentions. That said, I intend to get myself organized around my daily tasks and to-do lists. I intend to spend less time on social media and more time on the farm, in this…
January 1, 2014

Reuniting Kids w/ Nature – Recycled Eggshells

MATERIALS: Empty egg shells, a paper bag (like the ones used for sack lunches), a cookie sheet, garden gloves TIME FRAME: Minutes each day + 30 minutes process time PROCEDURE: With permission, begin saving your families egg shells after meals. Maybe you can establish a bag for them under the kitchen sink or in the garage? Continue to collect shells…
December 19, 2013

Reuniting Kids w/ Nature – Textured Landscapes

MATERIALS: Construction paper of different colors, natural materials (small sticks, wood chips, leaves, rice, dried peas, dried beans, cotton balls, etc) glue, a paintbrush that can be used to spread your glue, scissors, a pencil TIME FRAME: 1 - 3 hours (can be broken up into several time periods) PROCEDURE: Decide what type of landscape you would like to create;…
December 12, 2013

Reuniting Kids w/ Nature – Long Term Living Observation

MATERIALS: Weather appropriate clothing. A magnifying glass, your nature journal or a camera (all optional) TIME FRAME: A few minutes each day for several days, weeks or months PROCEDURE: While outside, find a spider, other insect or bird and observe it for as long as possible. Does it move? How long do you think you can observe it for? What…
December 5, 2013

Reuniting Kids w/ Nature – Living Observation

MATERIALS: Weather appropriate clothing. A magnifying glass, your nature journal or a camera (all optional) TIME FRAME: 15 - 60 minutes PROCEDURE: While outside, find an insect and follow it on its path. Where is it going? Where did it come from? Is it alone or followed by friends? Is it carrying anything? Do your best to not disturb the…
December 1, 2013