3 Edible Weeds

Dear Families, Recently we posted a quote on our Facebook Page stating, “Weeds are plants whose qualities are not yet understood.” There are a lot of edible plants in this area and you may not expect! You may be pulling some of these out of your garden...

Why does that deer look diseased?

Central Oregon is giving us a taste of Spring and we couldn’t be more excited to see the new growth that is already shooting up. Birds are in full migration mode and nest building activity has begun. Our first vulture sighting happened on March 3rd, and the rock...

Fun Birthday Party Idea

This is a wonderful ICE BREAKER game for a birthday party or play date with a group of kids. All you need is a field or a yard and you can play it spontaneously with no required materials and very little set up! Not only is it a really fun game, but the kids will also...

Six reasons why kids should spend time in nature

Time and play in nature is more important than most parents realize. Of the many moons humans have walked upon this planet, only in recent years have we spent so much time indoors with televisions, phones, and computers that enable us to become increasingly removed...

Combining Alchemy with Nature in 5 Easy Steps!

Fall Wreaths Made with Natural Glue Step 1: Go for a walk in nature and collect fallen leaves, small sticks, feathers, and other small light weight items. Collect a small container of sap from a tree. I like Ponderosa sap because it smells like vanilla! Also, find...