Reindeer Food
I first encountered reindeer lichen in the high elevations of the Smokies in Tennessee and North Carolina. It grows on heath balds with...
We all benefit from being outdoors!
It may surprise many people, but January is my busiest teaching month! This is because some schools make outdoor learning a priority...
Who Cooks for You?
The sound of a barred owl hooting is very familiar to me as an outdoor educator. It is one of the easiest owl calls to imitate and the...
A Community of Learners
Isn't it one of the best feelings to spend time with an old friend and reconnect? I am grateful to have had the opportunity to reconnect...
Pomological Musings
Wild apples on public lands and the people who study them.
A Visit to the Farm
Autumn is a wonderful time to visit a local farm with your students, family, or on your own. Apples, raspberries, and pumpkins are some...