You may have visited, or heard about, the fantastic Treetop Quest at Gwinnett Environmental Heritage Center. For those of you who haven’t, Treetop Quest is a unique family-friendly adventure through a Treetop Obstacle Course. WeContinue reading
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Learning with Kids in the Garden
My sons have been in the garden since they were just crawling around in diapers as Grandma harvested tomatoes. I, myself, have been gardening since they were born. Anyone who knows me knows I’m allContinue reading
Gear up for National Wildlife Week with Family Activities, Educational Resources and more
It’s the National Wildlife Federation’s annual, “National Wildlife Week!” (March 17-23, 2014). This year’s theme is water and we’ll be learning the importance of water for wildlife and humans, alike. How appropriate that myContinue reading
Camping Cumberland Island National Seashore
In mid-November, I needed an escape. I was already feeling the pressure of the upcoming holidays. With some last minute reservations; our family ran away to Cumberland Island National Seashore, off the coast of Georgia,Continue reading
Free Online Courses!
A wonderful list of websites providing free online courses. Click the images to visit the site & find courses right for you! At the start, OpenupEd offered around 40 courses, covering a wide varietyContinue reading
Treetop Quest!! Ropes Course & Ziplining for the whole family!
Treetop Quest, a unique adventure for young or old, is an amazing adventure for any fun-loving family. We went to, “explore our wild side,” with our 9 & 10 year old sons. The self-guided aerialContinue reading
Teach Yourself Academy
This is a list of websites where you can take free courses from reputable educational sources such as MIT, Yale, Harvard and other universities as well as from other sources such as Adobe, Lifehacker andContinue reading
Start A Garden 101
Hopefully, this little course I put together using internet resources will give you all the information you need to get started with your very own garden. Simple Steps 1. Get in the “Zone.” Really!! FindContinue reading
December Nature Journal
My Nature Journal, for December, will concentrate on the Geminid Meteor Shower and the Winter Solstice. In this “Issue,” 1. Winter Solstice 2. Geminid Meteor Shower 3. Constellations – Make your Own Star Wheel 4.Continue reading