February 9, 2012
by Withywindle Nature
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We’ve all been there – as educators, parents/guardians or in some way in charge of youth, we’ve experienced those days when absolutely no one wants to be outside. The windchill is below 10°, or it’s storming, or just too dreary, … Continue reading
January 18, 2012
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Guest Contribution by Maria Noel Groves of Wintergreen Botanicals. It’s easy to fall in love with store-bought herbs. They’re so easy, and often they are good quality. However, it is important not to forget the many healing herbs that grow … Continue reading
January 16, 2012
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The Massachusetts Environmental Education Society (MEES) is holding their annual conference at Holy Cross College in Worcester, MA on March 14, 2012. The theme of this year’s conference is “Refresh: New Tools and Techniques for Today’s Educators.” I will be … Continue reading
November 18, 2011
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Here’s a scenario: I’m leading a program outdoors and a bird flies overhead and lands in a tree nearby. Those participants who were paying enough attention to their surroundings to notice this bird instantly ask: “What is that?” My knee-jerk … Continue reading
November 8, 2011
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This idea has been rattling around in the back of my head for a while now, and the 2012 MEES (Massachusetts Environmental Education Society) Conference next March is giving me the perfect opportunity to put it together in a concrete … Continue reading
November 1, 2011
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Well, it’s November, so I thought I’d give NaBloPoMo (National Blog Posting Month) another go. Haven’t gotten though a full month yet, but it’s fun trying. Plus it gets me back involved in this blog, which I’ve let go way … Continue reading
February 9, 2011
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Book Review: The Nature Connection – An Outdoor Workbook for Kids, Families and Classrooms by Clare Walker Leslie304 pages; 7 3/4 x 9 1/4 ISBN: 978-1-60342-531-5Clare Walker Leslie is an artist and author of several books on nature journaling. Her … Continue reading
January 27, 2011
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We’re pleased to announce the start of our new sister-site – Withywindle Nature Programs! Cynthia, owner of Withywindle Books and now Withywindle Nature Programs, has worked professionally as a naturalist for over a decade for a variety of organizations. Our … Continue reading
