For a time, I was ‘wintering‘ through the month-long stay-at-home order and rainy weather just fine. But when the sun came out again, I took advantage of the opportunity to socialize outside with a close friend. We visited the Ruth Bancroft Garden & Nursery for a self-guided tour of an impressive display of drought-tolerant plants….
Category: environmental literacy
Being a Curious Birder
Becoming a curious birder may be just the antidote you need to get through 2020!
The Ambiguous Loss of Outdoor Education
Amidst the health and safety concerns, I’ve started to mourn the loss of access to outdoor learning spaces.
Especially Now, Weed Mindfully
Weeds are in the eye of the beholder. This weed season, I offer three reasons to put your energy elsewhere.
Diary of a Dirt Girl Giveaway for Earth Day
Submit a Dirt Girl Diary to be eligible for an Earth Day 2020 Giveaway!
Kinders Count…Bees!
To engage kindergarteners in local, place-based investigation of bees, we ground the investigation in a real-life phenomenon: What kind of bees are in our school garden?
A Rave Review of “the School Garden Curriculum” by Kaci Rae Christopher
In the School Garden Curriculum, Christopher offers a rare gem in the field of garden-based learning that clearly capitalizes on her numerous years of experience leading children in learning outdoors.
Back to School Inspiration for Garden Educators
Grow your garden and your teaching practice with collaboration.
National Children and Youth Gardening Symposium Does Not Disappoint!
Daily highlights from an amazing conference will inspire you to build the future of your school garden program.
A School Garden Goes On Tour!
Inviting the community to tour your garden is an authentic opportunity to beautify a school campus.
One Teacher and Twelve Ecokids Tackle the Calendula Challenge
Making a salve from calendula is a great use for this prolific weed.
When Weeds Get In the Way
Not all weeds are bad, but these tips help keep the bad guys in check.
Christmas Bird Count Celebrates Another Year
Novice and expert birders flock for the annual Christmas Bird Count.
Kick Off National Pollinator Week with a School Garden Potluck!
June 19-25 is Pollinator Week! What will you do to celebrate?
Planning for Pollinator Study: Best Practices in Lesson (and Garden) Design
Pollinators are all the rage in garden circles these days, and for good reason. Not only do humans rely on pollinators for many delicious foods we eat (almonds, blueberries, and chocolate, to name a few), but bees, butterflies, birds, bats, and beetles also provide critical ecosystem services. Pollinators help maintain biodiversity by supporting plants to…
