environmental literacy – Gleaning the Field

Immerse Yourself in Nature

Spend just 20 minutes a day immersed in nature to boost overall health.

Plant(ing) Empowerment in Women

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….

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.