Drawing on Current Events to Teach Kids About Growing Their Own Food
You’ve shown your kids/students that growing a community/school garden is a fun and beneficial outdoor learning experience. But as adults we know that there’s more to it – a call to action that is the only way forward. In the past, our youth remained...
What to Do About Those Stinky Stink Bugs in Your Garden
Your kids have certainly noticed them around the school yard of late. You may have even had a few make their way into your home this autumn. And while the “stink bug” has been around for as long as most of us can remember, we’re currently in the...
What to do with Fallen Leaves
One of the first indicators of autumn in Canada are fallen leaves. They pepper the ground around your home, local school, and community. Kids love to kick and jump into piles of leaves, but within the crisp (sometimes soggy) collections of deciduous leaves at the base...
Pollinators to Attract to Your Pumpkin Patch
Summer is officially over. Your kids have shifted their attention from the beach to another magical place – the pumpkin patch. Whether you grow pumpkins in your community, school, or home garden, this time of the year is exciting for kids as their favorite...
